The Great Potato Collection! – Because Life’s Too Short for Boring Potatoes 🥔

Potatoes are one of the most versatile and comforting ingredients in any kitchen, and we love helping chefs and home cooks make the most of them. Whether you’re roasting, mashing, frying, or boiling, the right potato can transform a dish from simple to spectacular. At Arthur David, we offer a wide range of top-quality potatoes, each suited to different recipes and cooking styles. From crisp golden chips and fluffy mash to colourful roasted potatoes and waxy salad spuds, our collection is designed to give you consistency, flavour, and inspiration for every meal. No matter the occasion, you can guarantee there’s a potato to help you create something delicious. So let's dive right into it...

First up we have Koffmann’s, a favourite for chefs and caterers thanks to its consistency, quality, and versatility:

Koffmann’s Washed Chipping, 25kg (28159)

These washed chipping potatoes are perfect for producing crisp, golden chips. Their firm texture holds up well to frying, delivering that classic chip-shop crunch.

Recipe Inspiration: Try classic chunky fries, spiced sweet potato-style wedges, or even loaded cheese and bacon chips for a treat.

Koffmann’s Washed Chipping, 20kg (28495)

Slightly smaller than the 45+ grade, these potatoes are ideal for thinner, crispier fries or batch cooking for catering.

Best Use: Shoestring fries, crinkle cuts, or for making homemade potato croquettes.

Koffmann’s Brushed Chipping, 25kg (2331)

These brushed potatoes retain a little more of their natural skin, adding texture and flavour.

Recipe Inspiration: Perfect for rustic oven-baked chips or for making twice-baked potatoes with cheese and herbs.

Isle of Ely “Olivers”, Washed Chipping, 20kg (28440) – Agria Variety

Agria potatoes are versatile but are their best when their floury, fluffy texture and rich flavour can shine . The Isle of Ely “Olivers” are earthy with a buttery taste, and have a deep yellow colour, which is one of its best features!

Best Use: Roasting, mashed potatoes, baking, or gnocchi.

Duchy Fries, Washed Chipping, 20kg (23225) – Cornish Sagitta

The Sagitta potato is a highly versatile, all-purpose potato suitable for a wide range of cooking methods. They have a fluffy texture and are considered one of the best-tasting potatoes available for chips, with an earthy and sweet flavour!

Best Use: They are specifically great for chips, with professional chip shops using them often! As well as roasting, mashing and steaming.

Cornish Scrapers, 12.5kg (23101)

Scraper potatoes are small, waxy, and perfect for boiling or roasting whole. Their firm texture ensures they hold their shape.

Best Use: New potatoes in summer salads, herb-roasted mini potatoes, or buttery boiled potatoes as a side dish.

Ware Potatoes, Brushed General, 25kg (2298)

A versatile everyday potato, suitable for boiling, mashing, roasting, or frying. These general-purpose ware potatoes are a staple for any kitchen.

Recipe Inspiration: Creamy mashed potatoes, oven-roasted chunks, or traditional cottage pie topping.

Albert Bartlett Roosters, Washed Red, 20kg (28446)

Red Roosters are firm, waxy, and slightly sweet. They hold their shape well and are ideal for boiling, roasting, or salads.

Best Use: Boiled and buttered, roasted with herbs, or diced in soups and stews.

King Edwards, Brushed, 25kg (2346) – Variety King Edwards

A classic floury potato, King Edwards are perfect for roasting and mashing. Their soft texture makes them a favourite for traditional British dishes.

Recipe Inspiration: Roast potatoes with a crispy exterior, fluffy mashed potatoes, or as a base for shepherd’s pie and gratins.

So go on, get inspired, get cooking, and remember — life’s too short for boring potatoes!

Georgina Williams - Marketing Assistant