Best Garlic Presses in the UK

Made entirely of stainless steel, the Oliver’s Kitchen premium-class garlic press is ideal for squishing not only garlic but also nuts as well as ginger.

The heavy-duty mechanism works flawlessly on garlic, however, the more cloves you put inside the metal chamber, the greater the force needs to be applied.

The ergonomic handles of the squeezer provide a firm grip and make it easier to push down, however, the polished steel here is not exactly the firmest material. In case you plan on processing a large number of ingredients, we recommend using kitchen gloves to prevent the press from falling out of your hands accidentally.

Speaking of squeezing a lot of ingredients at once, the chamber of this particular model is large enough to fit up to 15-20 grams of ginger or garlic at once, which will certainly benefit the overall productivity in the kitchen. What is more, you can finally forget about washing the press manually since this model is completely dishwasher safe, so you can spend more time cooking than cleaning.

In the end, this model from Oliver’s Kitchen is up there with the best presses for squeezing garlic. While the sturdy press mechanism ensures the effective operation of the device for years to come, the stainless steel housing won’t get covered in rust during that time.

As an alternative to conventional metal crushers, this model from Lakeland features plastic housing that covers a removable storage pot that can be used to gather garlic and ginger after they have been processed. Thanks to this 8-cm wide container, you can fit up to 100 grams of ingredients as you prepare them for further cooking.

Speaking of which, the food preparation has never been as easy as it is with Slice & Dice from Lakeland. Owing to the plastic fixator located underneath the top lid, the garlic cloves sit firmly as long as you don’t put too many of them at the same time.

The only thing we don't like is the small size of the feeder which limits the amount of garlic that you can process in one go. If you decide to put a bit more than the top feeder can fit, the cloves of garlic or any other ingredient will simply fall out from the side of the container.

Once you have figured out what is the optimal number of cloves to process, this little press will definitely surprise you in terms of how much garlic it can fit inside its pot. To make things simple, the bottom of the container has a firm texture that makes it easy to puree the processed ingredients.

Easy to utilise and clean both manually as well as using a dishwasher, the Slice & Dice from Lakeland is one of the top press mincers around for the price.

A classic press design from OXO Good Grips may not win any best-looking kitchenware awards, however, what it lacks in appearance the model makes up for in performance.

Let’s begin by mentioning that this kitchen tool is exceptionally well-built. Throw it, press it, squeeze it, nothing will leave a scratch on the body.

When it comes to durability, the die-cast zinc has almost no rivals. At the same time, the model is slightly heavier than regular garlic presses (almost 360 grams). You'll definitely feel that additional weight in the long run.

On a more positive note, the metal handles are equipped with soft non-slip grips, providing the user with that much-needed comfort and control.

Moving on, its large garlic chamber allows squeezing multiple cloves of ginger, garlic, and soft nuts simultaneously, while the efficient hole pattern reduces the waste of ingredients to a minimum.

Sometimes, there will be some waste left in the chamber. The built-in plastic cleaner will let you remove that waste in no time at all though.

Wrapping things up, this kitchen tool from OXO Good Grips is up there with the best presses that you can find on the market today. Though not necessarily lightweight, the model does its job fairly well (once you get used to the weight). When plastic presses fail to deliver, you’ll wish you had this trusty metal tool at your disposal.

Simple in its design, the GuDoQi CE1895 doesn’t fail to deliver when it comes to processing garlic and similar ingredients.

To start off, the CE1895 is made of 304 industrial-grade stainless steel, meaning that it won’t rust under any circumstances. The handle features an ergonomic plastic handle that provides the user with a firm grip.

What surprised us the most about this rocker press model is its sheer effectiveness in terms of processing garlic. No other model can compete with the CE1895 on the processing speed front (especially once you get the hang of how to properly do it).

That being said, the back and forth rocking motion is simple to learn but takes some time to master. Hence, don’t be discouraged if some garlic cloves try to “run away” from you during the first few initial uses of the press.

Aside from the fact that it is dishwasher safe, the overall product's advantages include not just an excellent press but also a garlic peeler and a special cleaning brush that come supplied with the press. These things will definitely come in handy.

All in all, despite its simplicity, the GuDoQi kitchen garlic rocker is one of the best garlic press models around. Easy to use and clean, it provides you with ultimate control over how firm or coarse you want your ingredients to be.

The IKEA KONCIS features a classic design that you can probably imagine when you hear the words “garlic press”.

The 16-cm long handles provide the user with a firm grip even when the tool is wet, which is always a plus in our book. The stainless steel body is coated with zinc and nickel platings which not only provide corrosion resistance but also make it easy to clean the garlic crusher.

As for the capacity, the chamber of the press can fit up to 10 grams of garlic in one go, which should be enough for regular cooking purposes. The metal insert goes into the chamber with relative ease and, when you push the top handle, the holes in the premium-grade steel do the rest of the job for you. Just make sure that you have a bowl or some other container to gather all the processed garlic.

To make the cleaning part even faster and easier, the press insert is removable, meaning that you can detach it even when the garlic is still inside. Additionally, this allows removing the garlic peels that will eventually get stuck in-between the blades. To clean the tool, however, it is recommended to just hand wash it under running water and any regular kitchen cleaning solution. Due to the shape of the tool and its zinc and nickel coating, it is not advised to clean it in a dishwasher machine.

Finally, this model from IKEA KONCIS is one of the top picks when it comes to ease of use and is definitely up there with the best budget-friendly garlic presses available today.