Good food is more than just nourishment — it brings the family together.

Taking time to prepare meals that both look and taste wonderful is a way of showing love and care. One way to elevate this experience is by serving those meals in a beautiful handmade wooden bowl. Not only does it serve a functional purpose, but it also makes even the simplest salad look stunning on the table.

Gifting your mum a handcrafted wooden bowl for her kitchen is a thoughtful way to say:

“Your beautiful food is always appreciated, and the time we share around the table truly matters.”

Write that on a card to go with the bowl, and you’ve created a Mother’s Day present she’ll never forget.

Made to last

All my wooden bowls and wooden platters are made to stand the test of time. Crafted with the quality and care it takes to mean that one day it can become a family heirloom.

Provenance & Authenticity

Every bowl is engraved with:

• My name (Gavin Brunton)
• The year it was made
• The type of wood used
• Its unique bowl number
  

For example:
Gavin Brunton – 2025 – Pohutukawa – No. 753

This way, your mum knows exactly where it was made, who crafted it, and which New Zealand timber it came from.

Personalised Just for Mum

To make your gift even more special, I can engrave a short personal message on the base of the bowl (where space allows).

If you’d like the bowl sent directly to your mum, I’m also happy to include a handwritten note from you — so she receives your best wishes along with her gift.

Personalised engraving can be purchased here

See my latest selection of wooden bowls

To see the range of my work I have for sale, have a look at the Bowls & Platters Shop page. 

Alternatively, if you struggle with the decision of exactly which one to choose, I also have gift vouchers available.

Sustainably Sourced & Handcrafted in New Zealand

All the native timbers I use are sustainably sourced from storm-damaged trees. Each piece is individually hand-turned and hand-carved, giving it a unique character and finish.

If you’d like to see the full process, you can read more here: The process of making a wooden bowl check out the process of making a wooden bowl.

Why This Makes the Perfect NZ Mother’s Day Gift

✔ Handcrafted in New Zealand
✔ Made from sustainably sourced native timbers
✔ A functional and beautiful Wooden bowl that can be used everyday
✔ Personalised with engraving and your own message

Give your mum a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that celebrates family, food, and time spent together.