17th December 2025
Let’s be honest, the roast potatoes are the most important part of your Christmas meal (of course we might be slightly biased) but with so many varieties available from our honesty stall choosing the perfect one might seem a little daunting.
Whether you like them large or small, crunchy, fluffy or creamy we have something for everyone. Below are our top five favourites for roasting to help you out. In no particular order we have:
Golden Wonder - A perfect Christmas choice, delightfully fluffy on the inside and wonderfully crispy on the outside. They effortlessly soak up cooking juices, enhancing and carrying flavours beautifully.
Irish Gold - For something a little different, they crisp up beautifully, hold their shape well, and offer a rich, full flavour - a real staff favourite!
King Edward - Keep it classic with this traditional Christmas roasting favourite. They are the go-to choice for perfect roasts and are loved for their timeless flavour and fluffy texture.
Red Duke of York - Officially served to royalty, Red Duke of York potatoes make exceptional roasties, well worth trying if you haven’t already!
Cara - A wonderfully creamy variety that makes a smooth roast potato. It’s also great mashed and although not the biggest in size, bakes beautifully.
All these varieties and more can be found online and from our honesty stall.
Pictures kindly taken by Stepstone Imaging Ltd
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The Potato Shop is based on the 2000 acre Morghew Park Estate in Tenterden, Kent.
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