UK fish and chip shops replace cod with cheaper alternatives as prices surge

The cost of the traditional takeaway has doubled since 2019, and more outlets are trying to tempt customers with cheaper options such as coley, pollack and hake In late April, visitors to Harbour Lights in Falmouth, Cornwall, may have raised an eyebrow.

First covered Jun 23, 2026 · 4:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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48d Guardian Environment Can the UK kick its cod habit? Fish and chip shop favourite slips down the menu as prices soar — The cost of the traditional takeaway has doubled since 2019, and more outlets are trying to tempt customers with cheaper options such as coley, pollack and…

Appeared in: 2026-06-23 (#19)

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