Handmade English Cedar Feasting Table

Name: Handmade English Cedar Feasting Table
Brand: BigGreenEgg
SKU: ACMM270-B
Price: 5735.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Handmade English Cedar Feasting Table | Tables and bases | Big Green Egg

Handmade English Cedar Feasting Table

£ 5,735

Handmade English Cedar Feasting Table

Add something very special to your garden and your social life with this limited-edition cedar feasting table. Designed to enliven the alfresco dining experience, it brings the Big Green Egg – and the cook – into the heart of the gathering.

Created by acclaimed joiner and furniture maker Oli Carter, each tabletop is carved from a single slice of the same magnificent centuries-old English cedar tree. Oli shapes the edges to follow the gently undulating contours of the wood, making every piece completely unique. Inspired by the ancient Japanese ‘soshugi ban’ technique, those edges are then blowtorched, preserving the wood while adding a stunning colour contrast. The frameworks and legs, plus the structure that accommodates the EGG, are made locally from high-quality steel. The accompanying benches are produced in exactly the same way.

The table is available in two sizes, one for a MiniMax EGG, one for a Large EGG. There is also an option for the smaller table to be created as a regular garden table, without the EGG structure. Tables can be provided with or without benches.

Big Green Egg not included.

Code: ACMM270-B

Everything you need to know

EACH PIECE UNIQUE

Furniture with personality

No two pieces of wood are identical, so no two tables or benches are identical. And because every piece comes from the same massive cedar tree, once the wood is gone, it’s gone.

HANDMADE IN SUSSEX

Created to order

Each piece is handmade to order by Oli Carter in his workshop, set in the heavily wooded Sussex countryside. The steel framework and legs are crafted by a local blacksmith.

A 200-year legacy

PRESERVED FOR POSTERITY

The cedar tree lived in Berkshire for nearly 200 years and died naturally while still standing. By turning it into furniture, Oli is preserving this proud tree’s legacy for decades to come.

Cook, dine, share

Outdoor theatre

Oli’s table brings together the experiences of cooking and sharing food, allowing guests to enjoy the vivid theatre of the Big Green Egg while the cook enjoys the company of friends and family.

Modern design, ancient technique

The old and the new

The pieces combine a modern design sensibility, which emphasises the natural beauty of the tree, with the ancient Japanese technique of ‘soshugi ban’, used to preserve wood through burning.

CARING FOR YOUR FURNITURE

The tops of the tables and benches are finished with a transparent exterior varnish that protects the surface without undermining the natural beauty of the wood. It is not heatproof, so hot cookware should never be placed directly on a tabletop. If stored outdoors, open to the elements, the pieces will require sanding and revarnishing every two years or so.

Because this is a natural product, handmade with minimal processing, you can expect the pieces to undergo subtle changes over the years as the wood ages in the open air. That’s part of its charm, though. Those small cracks and shifts in shape tell a story.

PROTECT AND SERVE

Each table comes with a handmade wooden board, created from offcuts of the cedar planks, with a design that mirrors that of the furniture. It can be used as a chopping board or table mat, protecting that beautiful table top while adding to the overall aesthetic.

WHITE GLOVE DELIVERY

A solid wooden tabletop is not light. That’s why every order includes a White Glove delivery service. Our team will bring the table and benches to your home on a convenient date and assemble them for you. Every piece is made to order, with delivery expected after around six weeks.

Currently our White Glove Delivery service is restricted to South East England.

ABOUT OLI CARTER

The son of a forester and furniture maker, Oli Carter has been working with wood since his childhood. Across a near 20-year career, he has built a stellar reputation for his adventurous approach, his rare capacity for working with the very largest trees, and his commitment to sustainability, giving new life to wood from trees that have either died naturally or been felled for other reasons. His furniture played a central role in the garden that won both a gold medal and the People’s Choice award at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show.

FAQs

Every order includes a White Glove delivery service. Our team will bring the table and benches to your home on a convenient date and assemble them for you. Every piece is made to order, with delivery expected after around six weeks. Booking details and pricing depend on your location. More information is available at checkout.

All of the cedar tables and benches come with a 12-month warranty.

· Tables and benches are not for indoor use. · ⁠⁠The furniture’s matte finish has high UV resistance, but no direct heat should be applied to any surfaces. · ⁠Surfaces can be cleaned with kitchen sprays, as long as they’re not bleach-based. · ⁠Because the furniture is made from air-dried timber, it will continue to move according to its environment. This is part of the beauty. · ⁠If covered and stored in a warm, damp environment, the furniture may require occasional re-sanding and re-varnishing. · Over time, the table with naturally begin to silver. If you prefer, it can be darkened by the application of yacht varnish or Danish oil. · ⁠We will supply full care instructions on delivery.

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