Nutritional Facts about Fish and Chips

In terms of nutrition, fish and chips contain just 9.42 grams of fat per 100 grams, lower than many other takeaway options. A standard portion contains 542 calories, fewer than the typical pizza, Big Mac meal, Whopper meal, chicken korma, or doner kebab.

Fish & Chips

542

Calories


Pizza

871

Calories


Burger & Fries

888

Calories


Doner Kebab

942

Calories


“Did you know…….?”

12000

Fish & Chip Shops in the UK

Fish and chips are a top choice for family takeaways in the UK? Annually, Britons spend a staggering £1.2 billion in fish and chip shops. This beloved dish is preferred four times more than Indian takeaways, and fish suppers are twice as popular.

In 2008, approximately 250 million servings of fish and chips were sold in the UK, showcasing the enduring love for this classic dish. Fish and chip shops remain the nation’s most cherished hot takeaway option.

The UK is home to around 10,000 fish and chip shops, employing about 61,000 people. Annually, these shops serve up 424.8 million portions, equating to seven servings per person in the UK. Over half of these servings are traditional fish and chips, amounting to 255 million meals per year.

A portion of chip shop chips even has less fat than a prawn mayonnaise sandwich and can provide a third of the recommended daily Vitamin C intake.

Fish & Chips are a Popular Choice at Weddings and Events alike

Fish and chips, a timeless British favourite, are surprisingly popular at high-profile weddings. Celebrated figures such as Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin, John Terry and Toni Poole, Dave Gardner and Davinia Taylor, Steven Gerrard and Alex Curran, as well as Myleene Klass and Graham Quinn, are believed to be aficionados. For your consideration, we have a wealth of experience in providing bespoke catering services for weddings and a variety of events.

Fishy Facts about Fish and Chips!

62%

Cod Vs. Haddock

Diving into the specifics, cod ranks as the most popular fish in these shops, accounting for 62% of sales, followed by haddock at 25%. Other white fish like plaice are also widely enjoyed. Many shops offer locally caught fish, depending on availability, but most cod and haddock come from sustainable sources in the Barents Sea and Iceland. At the Woolacombe Fryer, for instance, all our fish is sourced from the Icelandic Seas. Check out Our Menu for more details.

Remarkably, more than one in six Brits visit a fish and chip shop at least once a week, with nearly 70% preferring to enjoy their meal at home. Yorkshire residents are particularly fond of this tradition, with a significant portion taking their fish and chips home.

Old Facts about Fish and Chips

1838

Charles Dickens "Oliver Twist"

Looking back in history, fish and chips was the only takeaway food not rationed during World War II. Portable frying vans were even commissioned to deliver fish and chips to evacuees across the country.

Charles Dickens, in his 1838 novel ‘Oliver Twist’, mentioned fried fish warehouses, the precursors to modern fish and chip shops. Initially, fish was paired with bread or baked potatoes, sold cold for about a penny a portion.

CLICK & COLLECT

Click here to order online and collect your order at your convenience.

DELIVERY

Choose your delivery option below and have your order delivered straight to you.