Metcalfe HPC Hand Operated Potato Chipper with Detachable Block

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.