These potatoes are round chipping white potatoes that have high solids and low sugars so that they don't fry too dark. Popular with many food service customers wanting to provide fresh-cut potato offerings.

What type of potatoes do chip shops use?

Floury potatoes, generally known as old potatoes, are the best potatoes for chips. If you use new potatoes for chips you will never achieve that light inner filling. However, some varieties of old potatoes make far better chips than others.

What potatoes do Irish chippers use?

Many food businesses in Ireland, including chippers, use British potatoes for chips.