Seven years ago, Matt Rudderham was indulging his love for woodworking by holing up in his Strathcona Park basement and creating beautiful cutting boards. He started getting more interest, so, in 2018, he decided to start his online business, Westside Woodworks, to sell his boards.
Now, Rudderham still operates out of his basement, but has added charcuterie boards, spice racks, displays and stands to his repertoire. “There’s just something about creating a product for a space where people live and create their memories that makes it a special thing to do,” he says.
His most popular charcuterie board is made with walnut wood and has a live, or natural, edge feature, but customers can order custom pieces, too. In the same way a fine crystal glass can enhance a wine, Rudderham says, a handcrafted board made with quality wood elevates a charcuterie experience.
Where to Find It
Online at westsidewoodworks.ca