There are few foods as comforting as a delicious bowl of mashed potato, steaming hot with melting golden butter, ground black pepper or an added sprinkle of cheese. Mashing potatoes is made all the easier with a handy masher, specifically one that's as comfortable to use as it is efficient.
Whether you're looking for an easy grip potato masher, a stainless steel utensil or even an electric gadget for the perfect mash, this article will help you select the best one. Read on as we rank our top 10 favourite potato mashers in the UK, all of which you can buy online from John Lewis, Amazon, Argos and more!
Quick List - Top Potato Mashers
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The first section of this article is dedicated to helping you make a decision. There are countless kitchen tools out there on the market, and even the humble potato masher comes in all shapes and sizes these days. Below we'll introduce the different mashers you can choose from and consider the pros and cons of each type.
Manual mashers are the kind that first spring to mind when we hear the term 'potato masher' but electronic ones are available too. Take the time to consider whether you'd like to splash out on a charged-up masher or if you're happy using a bit of elbow grease to thrash those tatties!
The best thing about a manual potato masher is of the fact that it's cheap, cheerful and easy to clean. It can also be stored conveniently, along with all your other kitchen utensils.
Although they will take a little more physical effort to use, if you're the sort of person who likes to keep things simple in the kitchen, or your budget isn't made for endless cooking gadgets, we recommend sticking with the classic hand-held version.
The benefit of choosing an electric potato masher over a manual one, is that it saves you so much time and effort. What's more, using an electric masher really does create the most decadent, creamy mashed potato you're ever likely to taste.
Electric mashers cost much more on average, take more effort to clean and aren't as easy to store. There's also the slight risk of injury when using electrically powered kitchen tools. So if you do plump for one of these, keep a careful eye on your (and your kids') fingers while cleaning it.
If you opt for a manual masher, you should consider the type of handle carefully as this is going to affect how easy and comfortable it is to use. In the following sections we'll look at the two main handle types to help you find the right one.
Long, thin potato masher handles are streamlined and slim, making them ideal for slotting into your utensil pot or hanging from a kitchen hook without a worry.
That said, make sure to consider the angle and position of your fist as you grip these mashers. To use you will need to hold them with the base of your fist parallel to the work surface, which makes it a little trickier to put maximum strength into your mashing.
For some cooks, it may be easier to try a potato masher with a horizontal handle. This allows you to put a bit more oomph behind your mashing as you're holding your fist at a more comfortable angle.
These handles will allow you to also have better control of the masher for creamier potatoes. The only real downside is that mashers like these will take up a bit more storage space in your kitchen.
All the masher plates on our list are made from either stainless steel or reinforced nylon. But which material should you pick? Stainless steel mashers are rust resistant, and will be sturdy and durable enough to last you through many years of potato mashing joy.
Nylon mashers on the other hand are lightweight and wonderfully affordable. They definitely won't rust, but surprisingly aren't always as easy to clean. They may also get worn more quickly after regular use and can eventually lose their shape. Which leads us on to...
Take a look at the different styles and shapes of mashers and see which appeals to you most. Your typical masher has a round, flat plate with small oval-shaped or rectangular holes. This provides plenty of surface area to crush those King Edwards, but also guarantees a decent, lump-free mash, particularly if the holes are small.
Mashers with a grid made of fine blades really help you slice up potatoes like a professional. Whereas masher plates formed using a single swirl of metal wire will definitely require more energy on your part, since the surface area is so minimal.
Spiral potato mashers are another type worth mulling over, as their springy mashing plate means you can pound down quickly through your boiled potatoes, saving energy and time.
Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | Masha Electric Potato Masher | ![]() | Lump-Free, Fluffy Mash (or Meringue!) in Seconds | |
2 | Dreamfarm Smood | ![]() | A Springy Spiral Masher for Pummelling Potatoes | |
3 | OXO Good Grips Smooth Potato Masher | ![]() | An Easy to Grab Masher for Top Notch Tatties | |
4 | Joseph Joseph Folding Potato Masher | ![]() | Convenient Folding Masher with Non-Slip Handle | |
5 | KitchenAid Gourmet Stainless Steel Wire Potato Masher | ![]() | A Rust-Resistant Swirl Shaped Masher | |
6 | Jamie Oliver Potato Masher with Silicone Scraper | ![]() | Handy Masher with Scraping Tool from a Trusted Chef's Brand | |
7 | KitchenCraft Ergonomic Stainless Steel Potato Masher | ![]() | Clog-Free Grid Design Masher with Extra Large Soft Handle | |
8 | Tedgem Stainless Steel Potato Masher | ![]() | Up the Elbow Grease with a Practical, Easy Clean Masher | |
9 | ColourWorks Nylon Headed Masher, Green | ![]() | A Budget Friendly Masher in a Range of Cheerful Colours | |
10 | MasterClass Potato Masher with Soft Grip Handle | ![]() | An Affordable Masher with Comfort Grip |
Topping our list is this electric masher to blitz potatoes, and anything else you fancy, into blissful, lighter-than-air mash. The fine tilted blades spin through your potato, pushing it through the vertical slits in the cylindrical base.
The price may be considerably higher than the other mashers we've featured, but you're paying for what is essentially a time-saving hand blender. More than mash, this multi-functional tool will whip meringues to high heaven and crush chickpeas into hummus at full speed!
This masher is perfect not only for squishing potatoes, but fruit or vegetables too! On top of the handle is a convenient ridge for your thumb to rest as you smash those spuds to your heart's content.
The key to this user-friendly utensil is its springy spiral base, which flattens out as you press down on it, allowing you to work your cooked veg into a paste with minimal effort using a repetitive bouncing motion.
This masher is a great functional choice. At the more affordable end of the price range without being cheap, this happy kitchen helper takes advantage of a horizontal handle so you can really put some oomph into your wrist action as you mash.
The flat metal mashing plate is made from long-lasting stainless steel, which is less likely to clog and catch than other materials, with long, thin rectangular shaped holes to work cooked potatoes into an impressively soft cloud of yumminess.
What we think is particularly cool about this potato masher is that it can be neatly folded. Which means it will take up far less space in your kitchen drawer or utensil pot. The rounded triangle shape plate doubles as a scraper, to help you catch stray lumps in tricky corners.
The holes in the nylon mashing are large but plentiful, so you can easily break down tough veg into lovely fluffy mash. The vertical handle is also practical to grip, adding to the overall professional quality.
Choose this top-quality masher if you favour a swirl design. The space between the wire of the plate mean you can easily break down chunky potatoes or other veg, that need not be particularly soft.
The palm-friendly handle prevents wrist strain as you power through fruit, veg and 'taters, and the anti-rust stainless steel swirl plate guarantees you many happy years of mashing before this utensil begins to lose its sheen.
You can always rely on Jamie to provide kitchen products that save time and work effectively. This product not only looks smart, but has a comfy-to-use ergonomic handle and so many holes you can guarantee smooth extra-fine mash!
One useful extra that comes included with this masher is the silicone scraper. It's absolutely perfect for removing excess mash from around the masher itself and from the edge of the bowl.
This masher actually has ultra fine 'blades' which practically slice through your spuds creating a super refined, lump-free mash. The nine horizontal blades form a diamond shaped grid to whizz through tatties, even the ones on the tougher side.
We also like the extra large handle, which has fine ridges for a tight, yet comfortable grip. KitchenCraft is a brand known for its superior quality products, and for £12.95 we think this potato masher is a veritable steal, given its high-end standard.
The biggest perk of this potato masher has to be the multiple holes of varying size in the mashing plate. This unique spacing will let you quickly transform steaming boiled potatoes into tempting twirls of mash. As an added benefit, the horizontal handle allows you to really put your back into the mashing in relative comfort.
If that wasn't enough, this masher comes with a free vegetable peeler so you can make melt-in-the-mouth mash without those pesky skins, if that's your preference of course!
Pick this economical masher if you'd like to bring a splash of colour into the kitchen. This flexible utensil is available in a range of chirpy shades including pink, violet, turquoise and orange.
The five oval shaped slits in the mashing plate will mean a little more effort is needed to achieve lump-free mash than with the other options on the list. However, it really does win serious points for style!
Our favourite thing about the MasterClass potato masher is probably the price tag! Simple and chic, it's made from reinforced nylon making it both flexible and durable. Despite the 'comfort grip' the handle isn't particularly ergonomic, so it won't be the easiest masher on your palms but it works just fine!
With sixteen small oval-shaped holes in its disc shape mashing plate, this kitchen tool will pummel your potatoes to perfection for a reasonable price. It doesn't came with any extras, but for under a fiver - who cares?
Once you've selected your potato masher, it's time to put it to good use. Maybe it's your first time making mash, or are just on the lookout for some potato mashing tips? Either way, here's a quick recipe for perfectly creamy mashed potatoes.
To summarise:
Yum, delicious!
If our buying guide has left you feeling hungry for more, before you go why not check out these other articles on top ranking kitchen equipment available to buy online? These culinary gadgets are guaranteed to help you mix, mash blend and press like a pro!
No. 1: Masha|Electric Potato Masher
No. 2: Dreamfarm|Smood
No. 3: OXO|Good Grips Smooth Potato Masher
No. 4: Joseph Joseph|Folding Potato Masher
No. 5: KitchenAid|Gourmet Stainless Steel Wire Potato Masher
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