Why is a chopping board so "thoughtful" – well you've just got to look at this very clever piece of design work from Joseph Joseph and inventor/designer Mark Sanders. They've really thought about it. If you've ever meticulously sliced and diced, only to lose half your ingredients as they fall either side of the pot and onto the floor (often under the fridge, damn it) then you'll know what we mean.

To the untrained eye (and those who eat cereal straight from the box) – it looks kind of like just another chopping board. But to a foodie, it's an innovative chopping board incorporating polypropylene living hinges – so that when the handle is squeezed, the Chop 2 Pot Plus folds into a chute that helps the food fall straight into the pot! It's an award-winner that falls right into the "why didn't they think of that before" category.

Available in black or white, the Chop 2 Pot Plus is dishwasher safe and comes with a 3 year guarantee. See, we told you they really thought about it. This latest version of the design also features a comfortable soft-grip handle and non-slip feet for extra safety and convenience.

So cross the "present for Mum" / "wedding gift for Mel" off your to-do list – you've found it with the Chop 2 Pot Plus – the chopping board that's a complete cut-above!

The Chop 2 Pot Plus is about 38 x 22 x 1 cm in size. It features polypropylene living hinges to allow the board to be folded and is also dishwasher safe. This newer version also features the added benefits of a comfortable soft-grip handle and non-slip feet.