Metcalfe Other Equipment

The Metcalfe HPC is a hand-operated potato chipper designed for commercial kitchens that need consistent, repeatable chip cuts without the cost or footprint of a powered machine. The upper chipping block and lower knife frame are both fully detachable, which simplifies thorough cleaning and makes it straightforward to swap blade sets when a different chip size is needed. One block and blade set is supplied as standard, with additional sizes available separately to cover a range of chip styles.

The double roller mechanism and heavy-duty spring reduce the physical effort required per press and help maintain a consistent cut through a batch of potatoes. The chromium-plated handle and spring are built for daily commercial use, and the unit holds up well under regular service conditions without requiring an electrical supply — meaning it can be positioned wherever it fits best on the prep line.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

• Detachable block and knife frame allow cleaning to a proper food hygiene standard
• No electrical supply needed — flexible positioning on any prep bench
• Multiple blade sizes available separately for different chip cuts and wedges
• Double roller mechanism reduces operator effort during batch chipping
• Compact footprint suits smaller prep areas with limited bench space

Because throughput is tied directly to operator pace, this chipper is best suited to operations where chip demand is measured rather than very high — a café, pub kitchen, small fish and chip shop, or catering operation with predictable volumes. For sites producing large quantities continuously across a busy service, a powered chipper is likely to be a more practical fit.

If you would like to talk through whether this model suits your service volume, or want advice on which blade size to order alongside it, the team is happy to help.

The Metcalfe GU8 is a floor-standing pedestal potato peeler with a 28lb peeling chamber, built for commercial kitchens where bulk vegetable preparation is a daily requirement rather than an occasional task. It sits in the mid-to-upper range of the Metcalfe pedestal peeler lineup, sized for operations that need to move meaningful volumes of potatoes and root vegetables through prep each day without the machine becoming a bottleneck.

The motor and gearbox are enclosed within the pedestal column, keeping the external profile clean and reducing the risk of accidental damage during a busy shift. A flexible coupling between the motor output shaft and the peeling drive shaft provides a practical safeguard against jams and overloads — a detail that matters when the machine is running multiple cycles daily across a long prep window. The abrasive rotor plate works in combination with cast-in abrasive serrations on the inner chamber wall, so the peeling surfaces do not depend on coatings that degrade with repeated use.

In day-to-day operation, the GU8 is designed to keep prep moving with minimal interruption. Practical advantages include:

• Tool-free top casting removal for straightforward rotor plate access during cleaning
• Flush-clean chamber — a direct water rinse clears peel residue without full disassembly
• Wall-mounted starter panel with on switch, emergency stop, no-volt release, and overload protection as standard
• Water inlet with air break fitted as standard for water regulations compliance
• Available in single or three phase, and in low or standard pedestal height to suit different kitchen layouts

Installation requires a dedicated electrical supply matched to the chosen phase specification, a nearby water connection, and adequate drainage. The machine is freestanding and does not require wall fixing, but the wall-mounted starter panel needs a suitable surface in close proximity. Post-cycle rinse and flush-clean produce a reasonable volume of water and peel slurry, so drainage positioning is worth planning carefully before the machine is placed. The GU8 is substantial in build and floor surface suitability should be considered as part of the installation planning.

The GU8 is well suited to hotel kitchens, pub groups, school catering operations, and contract caterers with consistently high daily prep volumes. It represents a step up from bench-top and lighter pedestal models, so sites with more modest throughput may find a lower-capacity machine a better fit. At the other end of the scale, very high-volume central production kitchens with heavy daily cycle counts should consider whether a larger-capacity machine would serve them better over time.

If you are working out which peeler capacity matches your prep volumes, or need to talk through the installation requirements for your site, we are happy to go through it with you before you commit.

The Metcalfe GU4 is a floor-standing, pedestal-mounted electric potato peeler with a 14lb working capacity. It occupies a modest footprint on the kitchen floor, making it a practical choice where worktop space is limited and a dedicated, reliable peeling machine is needed without the scale of a full production unit.

The motor and gearbox sit enclosed within the pedestal column, which keeps external surfaces clean and removes exposed moving parts from the prep environment. A flexible coupling between the motor and drive shaft provides a degree of overload protection — a useful feature in a busy kitchen where the occasional jam is unavoidable. The peeling chamber uses an abrasive-bonded rotor plate combined with cast-in abrasive serrations on the chamber wall, eliminating a separate lining and reducing one ongoing source of wear and replacement cost.

Day-to-day, ease of cleaning is as important as peeling performance. The top casting lifts away without tools, the rotor plate removes quickly for inspection or a thorough clean, and the chamber supports a flush-clean method that keeps turnaround time short between prep batches. This suits kitchens running a structured daily prep cycle rather than continuous high-volume production.

• Enclosed pedestal column keeps motor and gearbox clean and inaccessible during use
• Tool-free top casting removal gives quick access for cleaning and rotor inspection
• Flush-clean chamber design reduces turnaround time between prep batches
• Wall-mounted starter includes emergency stop, no-volt release, and overload protection
• Available in single or three phase supply and standard or low pedestal height configurations

Installation requires a suitable electrical supply — single or three phase depending on the specification ordered — along with a water connection and adequate drainage. The water inlet includes an air break in line with current UK water regulations. Pedestal height variants are available to suit different counter and workflow heights, and clearance should be allowed around the unit for daily cleaning and rotor removal.

The GU4 is well suited to schools, pubs, care homes, contract caterers, and independent restaurants with a consistent daily potato prep requirement. It is not intended for continuous high-throughput production. Sites running multiple sittings with short prep windows, or kitchens with significantly higher daily volumes, may find a larger-capacity machine a better fit for their workflow. Equally, lower-volume operations with worktop space available may be equally well served by a countertop model.

If you are working out whether the GU4's capacity suits your prep routine, or have questions about electrical supply and positioning, the team is happy to talk through the detail before you order.