Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAround 7,210 fish and chip shops operate across the UK, according to industry body Seafish (Chris Watt Photography/East Coast Fish & Chips/PA) (PA Media)A new report indicates that the average cost of haddock and chips in the UK has risen to £10.29, with cod and chips reaching £11.41. Fish and chip shop owners are facing significant pressure due to increasing costs for fish, potatoes, oil, and energy. In response to these financial challenges, many shops are diversifying their menus with items like kebabs, pizzas, or masala fish, or reducing options to improve efficiency. The report, compiled by Seafish, notes that approximately 7,210 fish and chip shops operate across the UK, with cod and haddock remaining the most popular choices. Industry representatives emphasise the sector's resilience and its crucial role in local economies and British culture, despite the current operating difficulties. In fullShock new report highlights average price of cod and chips across the UKThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Fish and chop shops are being forced to diversify their menu

A portion of the British food icon, a simple cod and chips, now cost Brits around £11.41, but experts say that despite the rising costs, the industry continues to do well

Rising costs for fish, potatoes, oil and energy are putting pressure on shop owners, industry body Seafish found.

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