Metcalfe HPC Hand Operated Potato Chipper with Detachable Block

The Metcalfe HPC is a hand-operated potato chipper built for commercial kitchens where consistent, repeatable chip cuts are needed without the cost, wiring, or footprint of a powered machine. The upper chipping block and lower knife frame are both fully detachable — a practical design decision that makes thorough cleaning straightforward and allows blade sets to be swapped when a different chip size is required. Cutting options include 8mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, and 14mm chipping blades, as well as an 8-piece wedger, with one block and blade set supplied as standard and additional sizes available separately.

The double roller mechanism and heavy-duty spring reduce the 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 rather than occasional domestic operation, and the unit holds up well under regular service conditions.

Key practical points worth noting:

• Detachable block and knife frame allow cleaning to a proper food hygiene standard
• No electrical supply required — straightforward to position anywhere on the prep line
• Multiple blade sizes available separately to suit different chip styles or wedges
• Double roller mechanism reduces operator effort during batch chipping
• Compact footprint suits smaller prep areas with limited bench space

Because throughput is directly linked to operator pace, this unit 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 of chips 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 need guidance on which blade size to order, the team is happy to help before you commit.