Best Potatoes for Roasting in the UK: Maris Piper or King Edward?
Not every potato roasts in quite the same way. Floury potatoes usually make the fluffiest centres and crispest edges.
Maris Piper
A dependable choice for classic roasties. The soft, floury flesh responds well to parboiling and roughing up.
King Edward
Another favourite for golden roast potatoes, with a lovely fluffy centre.
What about new potatoes?
New potatoes are waxier, so they hold their shape and have a different bite. They are delicious with butter, herbs or a lighter dressing, even if they will not roast like a floury potato.
Our tip
Whichever you choose, dry the potatoes well and avoid crowding the roasting tray. At Spud Box we offer roast, jacket and new potato dishes, so you can choose the style you fancy.
Explore roast potatoes, jacket potatoes and new potatoes at Spud Box, 134 Walton Road, East Molesey, KT8 0HP. Roast potatoes start from £5.99 (check our current menu for prices).