Ratte potatoes

What is Ratte potatoes?

A small, knobbly French waxy potato (La Ratte) with a smooth, buttery, chestnut-like flavour. Sold by weight.

Prized for warm salads, steaming, gentle roasting and as a refined side, as the firm waxy flesh holds its shape. A favourite for fine dining.

Ratte potatoes wholesale price in the UK

As of April 27, 2026, the wholesale quote for ratte potatoes in the UK market is about £4.46. Over the past 12 months it's ranged from £4.46 to £4.86, with a typical week landing around £4.86.

You're catching ratte potatoes on the low end of the year. If it keeps on your line, it's a good week to commit volume.

Why the number moves

UK produce moves through the wholesale markets — New Covent Garden and the regional markets — fed by British growers in season and by Spanish, Dutch and other imports out of season. That's why a case rate on ratte potatoes can shift week to week.

It's held pretty steady across the year (down about 8% over the last month). Buying what's in season is still the most reliable way to keep produce cost in check.

Seasonality in the UK

British and European new-season Ratte appear in summer; available much of the year from store.

Per case or per kilo?

Produce is sold by the case, with a per-kilo rate shown where it helps you compare. Order on the unit that matches your prep so you're not throwing money out on shrink — perishables don't wait.

Buy by the kg; choose firm, unblemished tubers with no green. Ratte command a premium over standard salad potatoes but deliver superior texture and flavour for plated dishes.