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Running a fish and chip shop means serving hot, greasy food that has to survive the counter, the queue, and often a delivery bag without falling apart or soaking through. If you are pulling together an order and asking what packaging a chip shop needs, this guide covers every essential item, the right sizes for standard portions, and how to keep an eco or recyclable spec without losing grease resistance.
We supply all of it from our base in Park Royal, London, so you can build a complete list in one place.
A fish and chip shop needs chip trays, fish and chip boxes, greaseproof paper and deli sheets, sauce pots, carrier bags, disposable cutlery, and napkins. Those seven items cover almost every order, from a single scoop of chips to a full family meal packed for delivery. The common thread is grease resistance and structural strength: hot food gives off steam and oil, and packaging that goes soft or splits will let you down in front of the customer.
The two service types put different demands on your packaging. Counter service and quick collection need speed and presentation, so trays and open boxes that fill fast work well. Delivery and longer collection journeys need lids, leak-resistant sauce pots and carrier bags that hold heat and stay closed in transit. If you run both, stock a small range that flexes between the two rather than duplicating everything. Treat the list below as a build-your-spec checklist, whether you are opening a new shop or reviewing what you already order.
Our chip trays are made from bagasse, the fibre left over from sugarcane processing. Bagasse trays are compostable and naturally grease-resistant, which makes them well suited to chips, loaded fries, battered sausages and sides. The open format fills quickly at the counter and holds a firm shape under hot, oily portions, so they hold up on a busy Friday service.
For fish suppers and mixed meals, our fish and chip boxes come in cardboard and corrugated formats sized for standard portions, with kraft finishes that look clean without printing. Corrugated boxes add rigidity and a little insulation, which helps on delivery orders where the food sits for longer.
Choosing between a tray and a box comes down to portion and journey. Use a tray for a regular portion of chips or a side eaten quickly. Use a box for a fish and chip meal, a large portion, or anything travelling in a delivery bag where a lid or fold-over closure keeps everything contained. The best box for a standard fish and chip portion is a corrugated or cardboard box sized to the meal with a kraft finish, giving enough strength to carry the weight and enough depth to keep the fish and chips separated and presentable.
Greaseproof paper and deli sheets do several jobs in a chip shop: wrapping individual portions, lining trays and boxes, and separating items so they do not stick together. Lining a tray or box with a sheet reduces oil soaking through, cuts leakage into a delivery bag, and lifts the presentation of the finished order.
Chip shops still use greaseproof paper because it manages oil at the point of contact, keeps the outer packaging cleaner, and gives the traditional counter finish customers expect. Our greaseproof/deli sheets include standard Scotchban-treated sheets for everyday wrapping and lining, plus compostable options for operators building a fully eco spec. Both deliver the grease resistance the job needs, so the choice comes down to your wider material decisions rather than performance at the counter.
The accessory items finish the order and matter more on delivery than many operators expect. Portion pots hold curry sauce, mushy peas, tartare, gravy, and vinegar. For delivery, you want pots with lids that seal properly so nothing leaks inside a bag. Wooden forks and disposable cutlery suit hot food well and pair naturally with a compostable tray or kraft box. Kraft paper carrier bags are used for collection and delivery orders, with flat-handle and twist-handle options depending on the load, and 3-ply napkins are the practical choice for greasy food.
We stock wooden forks and wooden cutlery suited to hot chip shop food, which serve as a compostable alternative to plastic and meet the specifications for bagasse trays or kraft boxes.
You can build a compostable or recyclable chip shop spec without sacrificing grease resistance. The core eco choices are bagasse chip trays made from sugarcane fibre, kraft fish and chip boxes, and compostable deli sheets. Each is designed to handle hot, oily food, so switching does not mean weaker packaging on the counter or in transit.
Customer demand for greener packaging has grown, and food businesses face wider sustainability obligations around the packaging they place on the market. We do not offer legal advice on those duties, but we can tell you exactly what each product is made from so your claims stay accurate. When you describe your packaging to customers, keep to precise wording: made from sugarcane fibre, compostable, or manufactured from recycled materials, in line with the CMA Green Claims Code, rather than vague blanket statements. Grounding a claim in the specific material keeps it honest and defensible.
Ambican is a UK wholesale food packaging supplier based at Park Royal, London, supplying fish and chip shops, takeaways, and caterers across the country. Order the essentials your chip shop needs and we deliver in 1 to 2 working days, with free delivery on all orders over £130 ex VAT.
For larger or repeat orders, our bulk ordering line is open on 0208 965 8399. Browse our chip trays, fish and chip boxes, and greaseproof categories to put your full spec together.
A fish and chip shop needs chip trays, fish and chip boxes, greaseproof paper or deli sheets, sauce pots, carrier bags, disposable cutlery, and napkins. Trays and boxes hold the main portions, greaseproof lining manages oil, and pots, bags, and cutlery complete collection and delivery orders. Delivery orders also need sealed sauce pots and sturdy carrier bags to hold heat and prevent leaks.
Yes. Our bagasse chip trays are made from sugarcane fibre, which is naturally grease-resistant and holds its shape under hot, oily portions. They handle chips, loaded fries and battered sides without going soft, and they are compostable at the same time.
Yes. We supply bagasse chip trays made from sugarcane fibre, kraft fish and chip boxes and compostable deli sheets, alongside wooden cutlery. These match conventional packaging on grease resistance and structure, so you can move to a compostable or recyclable spec without compromising on performance.
The best box for a standard fish and chip portion is a corrugated or cardboard box sized to the meal, ideally with a kraft finish. Corrugated boxes add strength and a little insulation for delivery, while the depth keeps fish and chips separated and presentable.
Yes. We stock wooden forks and wooden cutlery suited to hot chip shop food. They pair well with bagasse trays and kraft boxes as part of a compostable packaging specification.
