How to Choose the Best Fish and Chip Takeaway Packaging for Your Shop
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Joe Sizeland
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Serving great fish and chips is only half the story - the right packaging keeps fish fresh and crispy, chips warm, and makes it easy for customers to enjoy their food on the go. At iKrafts, we work with fish and chip shops across the UK, supplying a full range of high-quality packaging that elevates food presentation, protects taste and improves the customer experience. In this blog post, we look at the different types of packaging available, such boxes, trays, scoops and bags, and discuss how to choose the best fit for your shop.
The best fish and chip packaging protects the food while also complementing your brand, giving customers a clear sense of the quality your shop stands for. Different formats offer different advantages, so let’s look at the main options available to fish and chip shops and vans:
For serving fish and chips together, sturdy boxes are a solid choice. These protect food from oil and grease, lock in heat and keep portions intact during transport. A popular option is the Kraft Brown Card Extra Long Clamshell Food Box , designed to handle large fish portions while maintaining structure and resilience.
Sustainability-conscious shops can also turn to bagasse food trays made from sugarcane fibre. Available in two-compartment and single-compartment designs, these trays are microwave-safe, compostable and resistant to grease.
Chips sold on their own call for packaging that’s quick to serve, easy to hold and resistant to oil. Chip scoops, trays and cones make a practical choice, giving customers a convenient way to enjoy food on the move. These designs reduce mess, control portion sizes and provide an attractive range of looks that you can match to the feel of your business.
For larger orders or meals with multiple items, carry boxes and packs provide strength and reliability. These products come in a sturdy construction that protects your produce from spills, and maintains presentation during transport, making them well suited for busy takeaway environments. With eco-friendly designs available, these boxes meet both performance and sustainability goals. They are also ideal for busy shop environments where space is limited, arriving flat-packed and being quick to assemble when needed.
For smaller portions, sides or quick orders, paper bags offer a recyclable, lightweight solution. Kraft paper bags are ideal for chips, battered sausages, and other extras, giving customers an easy way to carry food.
When you’re deciding on packaging, it helps to think about the specific needs of your shop or food truck. Does your menu focus on full fish and chip meals that require clamshells or long trays, or do you need quick-serve scoops for chips and sides during peak hours?
How well does the packaging perform once food leaves the counter? Is it grease-resistant enough to handle freshly fried fish, and will it keep chips warm without making them soggy?
What impression will customers take away from your packaging? Does it feel reliable in the hand, travel well and complement the brand you’ve built in your community?
Finally, how practical is it for your staff? Can the packaging be stacked neatly, stored efficiently, and put together quickly so service never slows down?
A reputable packaging supply partner will be able to make this process easier by offering a wide choice of products and providing free samples, giving you the chance to test which options work best in your shop. iKrafts offers this service - get in touch with our team to talk through your needs and try our packaging before placing an order.
