Details
Overview
The Vollrath 47703 8 Wedge Potato Cutter is a commercial French fry and wedge slicer designed to quickly turn whole potatoes into consistent 8 piece wedges for steak fries and potato wedges. Built for busy kitchens, it helps speed up prep while improving portion control and plate consistency, making it a smart choice for restaurants, pubs, cafeterias, and catering operations that need reliable high volume cutting performance.
Using a dedicated commercial potato wedge cutter like the Vollrath 47703 reduces labor and delivers uniform results compared with cutting by hand. The heavy duty construction and purpose built wedge blade assembly are ideal for producing repeatable wedge shapes that cook evenly, helping operators deliver a better customer experience while keeping prep efficient.
Specifications
- Brand: Vollrath
- Manufacturer Part Number: 47703
- Cut style: 8 wedge
- Application: commercial potato wedge and steak fry prep
- Operation: manual, lever driven cutting action
- Use cases: restaurants, bars, concession stands, cafeterias, catering kitchens
- Product type: commercial potato cutter and wedge slicer
Features
- Produces consistent 8 wedge cuts to support even cooking and attractive presentation
- Commercial grade build designed for frequent use in high volume prep environments
- Fast, repeatable cutting helps reduce prep time and improve back of house efficiency
- Uniform portions help with cost control, batching, and predictable cook times
- Ideal for steak fries, potato wedges, and similar wedge cut vegetables in foodservice menus
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Vollrath 47703 cut?
It is designed to cut whole potatoes into 8 uniform wedges. It is commonly used for steak fries and potato wedges in commercial foodservice kitchens. - Is this a French fry cutter or a wedge cutter?
This model is an 8 wedge cutter. It is intended for wedge style cuts rather than straight cut shoestring or standard fry shapes. - Is the Vollrath 47703 suitable for commercial use?
Yes. It is built for commercial kitchen prep where speed, consistency, and durability are important for daily operation. - Will the wedges be the same size every time?
When potatoes are sized appropriately for the cutter, the 8 wedge blade produces consistent wedge portions that help create more even cooking results versus hand cutting. - How do I choose between an 8 wedge cutter and other wedge sizes?
An 8 wedge cutter is a common choice for steak fries and thicker wedges. If you want thinner wedges or different portion sizes, consider a different wedge configuration based on your menu and cook method.
