Potato Chippers

The IMC PC2 is a dedicated commercial potato chipper designed for kitchens where chips are a core part of the daily menu rather than an occasional side. It accepts whole potatoes through a large-capacity hopper and cuts them to a consistent size in a single pass, using a one-piece knife block that keeps the cutting action controlled and minimises wastage from uneven or broken cuts.

In a volume prep environment, throughput consistency matters as much as raw speed. The PC2 is built to run continuously through busy prep periods without losing pace, which helps keep labour time predictable and takes pressure off prep staff in the run-up to service. The interchangeable knife and scallop blocks mean different chip profiles can be produced from the same machine — a practical advantage for kitchens running varied menu formats or catering for different service occasions from a single prep station.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the PC2 offers several genuine advantages:

• Interchangeable knife blocks allow multiple chip sizes and scallop cuts from one machine
• Large hopper supports fast, continuous loading during high-volume prep runs
• One-piece knife block design reduces waste and simplifies block changeover
• Heavy-gauge stainless steel construction stands up to regular use and daily cleaning
• Operator interlocks fitted as standard to meet commercial kitchen safety requirements

The machine runs on a single-phase supply, so it can be positioned in most commercial kitchens without specialist electrical work. It can be bench-mounted or floor-standing depending on your available workspace. Before installation, it is worth thinking through your prep flow — aligning the hopper loading height and discharge position with your peeling and washing stages avoids unnecessary handling between steps and keeps throughput efficient.

The PC2 is well suited to pubs, fish and chip operations, contract caterers, school kitchens, and any site producing chips at volume on a regular basis. It sits in the mid-range of the market: kitchens with exceptionally high continuous throughput may find a heavier-duty model better matched to their output, while very low-volume sites may find a simpler manual chipper sufficient for their needs.

If you would like to talk through knife block options, prep area positioning, or whether the PC2 is the right fit for your operation, our team is happy to work through the detail with you before you commit.

The Sammic CF-5 is a manually operated hand chipper designed to produce consistently sized chips without the cost, footprint, or installation requirements of a powered machine. The operator pushes the potato through a blade block using a long-handled lever arm, and an automatic ejector clears the grid after each pass, keeping the blade ready for the next portion. It comes supplied as standard with a 10x10mm blade block — the most commonly specified cut for chips in UK catering.

In practice, the CF-5 is well suited to kitchens where chipping is a regular but not continuous task. The extended lever arm reduces the effort required per portion, and the spring-return mechanism helps manage operator fatigue over a busy prep period. Suction feet hold the unit stable on the worktop without any permanent fixing or clamping.

Practical benefits for kitchen teams include:

• Consistent chip size and shape with each pass, reducing portion variation
• Self-ejecting pusher keeps the blade grid clear without manual intervention
• No electrical connection required — no installation lead time or compliance works
• Suction feet provide stable worktop mounting without permanent fixing
• Smooth surfaces and stainless fittings support quick, thorough cleaning between services

As a manually operated unit, output depends on operator pace rather than a fixed mechanical rate. For kitchens producing chips continuously throughout service, a powered chipping machine is the more practical choice. The CF-5 is best suited to operations where chipping happens in batches — during prep rather than on demand at pace. A collecting bowl is not included and will need to be sourced separately. Optional blade blocks are available as accessories if your menu calls for more than one cut profile.

If you are unsure whether a manual chipper will meet your service demands, or want to talk through realistic output and blade options, the team is happy to help you work it out before you order.

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.