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King Edward Oven: The best choice for the best types of potatoes

02 June 2023

Last updated March 2026


The Ultimate Solution for Hot, Delicious Potatoes
In fast-paced cafés, convenience stores, and grab-and-go environments, customers expect food that’s quick, satisfying, and consistently delicious. Baked potatoes check all these boxes—they’re versatile, visually appealing, and simple to prepare. When combined with the King Edward Oven, operators can serve perfectly cooked potatoes with a wide range of toppings and recipes, all while keeping workflows smooth and efficient.

A Flexible Foundation for Food-to-Go Menus
King Edward and Desiree potatoes are prized for their starchy texture, giving a soft, fluffy interior and crisp, lightly blistered skin perfect for baked and jacket potatoes.

They’re equally versatile for a range of recipes:

  • Hasselback Potatoes: Thinly sliced and roasted with butter, garlic, and herbs.
  • Potato Rösti: Grated and pan-fried to golden perfection.
  • Stews and Casseroles: Absorb flavours beautifully in hearty dishes.
  • Crispy Potato Skins: Fried leftovers transformed into a crunchy snack.
  • Baked Potatoes with Toppings: From classic butter and cheese to gourmet asparagus and eggs.

These heritage potatoes provide a reliable foundation for consistent quality in any food-to-go operation. But even the best potatoes need the right equipment to reach their full potential. That’s where the King Edward Potato Baker Oven can make a difference.  ​

King Edward Potato Baker Oven: Built for Consistency and Speed
The King Edward Potato Baker Oven combines fan-assisted convection cooking with an integrated holding function, ensuring every potato is evenly cooked, held at serving temperature, and ready to sell.

Designed for busy food-to-go environments, it supports batch cooking without constant supervision, helping maintain speed and consistency through peak service. Its compact, plug-and-play design makes it easy to integrate into cafés, convenience stores, and high-volume setups.

More than just a potato oven, it can also roast vegetables, bake pastries, and hold pre-cooked items within the same unit. This flexibility keeps operations efficient, reduces pressure on staff, and allows menus to expand without adding extra equipment.

Explore the Full King Edward Range
Meris offers a complete King Edward product line to suit every kitchen:

  • King Edward Flagship Potato Oven – Small and large countertop models delivering consistent, high-quality baked potatoes.
  • King Edward Majesty Potato Oven – Holds 100 potatoes in the main oven and another 100 in the display area for high-volume service.
  • King Edward Cold Server – Keeps chilled toppings like butter, mayonnaise, coleslaw, and relish ready to serve using reusable eutectic ice packs.
  • King Edward Bain Marie – Versatile way to serve your condiments and fillings. It is designed to keep your pre-heated toppings piping hot and ready for serving.

With the King Edward Oven, operators can consistently serve perfectly cooked, visually appealing baked potatoes every time. Compact, versatile, and reliable, this oven streamlines operations while opening up new menu possibilities with minimal effort.

Explore the full potato oven range through Meris and take your food-to-go offerings to the next level, or get in touch and let’s see how we can help you today. 1800 265 771, meris.com.au.

 

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About The Author

Michael Brick is a Partner & General Manager at Meris Food Equipment. For over 20 years he has helped food-to-go businesses boost sales and profitability by introducing innovative food concepts. His passion lies in creating a holistic solution, focusing not just on the right equipment (like Perfect Fryers or Flexeserve displays) but also on perfecting the menu, packaging, and in-store processes for increased sales, basket value, and food traffic.

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