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The Complete Guide to Opening a Fish & Chip Shop

Thinking of opening a chippy? This course walks you through how to open a fish and chip shop — from registering with your council 28 days before opening, through what the EHO will inspect, HACCP for frying and allergen labelling for batter and sauces, to the certificates your staff need.

100% online and self-paced, it takes around 2 hours. Pass the multiple-choice end of course quiz for an instant digital certificate, with unlimited resits included.

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The experience matters

Clear enough for a first shift.
Practical enough for every shift after.

One focused learner story at a time.

INDEPENDENT CAFÉ
Independent café team
“Clear, practical and easy to complete around a busy shift.”
Sophie Carter
Co-owner · Harbour & Grain Café
01 / 03
CONTRACT CATERING
Contract catering team
“The team view made it simple to see who had finished and download the records we needed.”
Daniel Brooks
Operations Manager · Northfield Catering
02 / 03
STREET FOOD
Mobile food business
“Straightforward training without the jargon. I could stop, come back and pick up where I left off.”
Aisha Rahman
Owner · Ember Street Kitchen
03 / 03
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WORKPLACES WE SUPPORT
Built for the places food is really prepared.
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Restaurant groups
Consistent standards across every shift.
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Independent cafés
Practical learning around a busy service.
03
Catering teams
Clear evidence for managers and clients.
04
Mobile food businesses
Essential controls in compact kitchens.
Built for real food businesses

Whatever your kitchen looks like,

safe food starts with you.

If you prepare, cook, store or serve open food, this is the practical foundation your role needs.
01 · 02

Chefs, cooks
& kitchen teams

Restaurant kitchens · Catering operations
03 · 04

Cafés
& takeaways

Counter service · Hospitality staff
05 · 06

Food trucks
mobile caterers

Events · Street food · Pop-ups
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Chefs & cooks
Preparing and cooking food in professional kitchens.
02
Cafés & takeaways
Serving, storing or handling open food safely.
03
Catering teams
Building consistent hygiene practice across a team.
04
Food trucks
Applying essential controls in compact food environments.
05
Kitchen teams
Keeping food, equipment and work areas hygienic.
06
Hospitality staff
Handling food as part of a customer-facing role.
Inside the course

Six things every new chip shop owner needs to get right.

No filler. Just clear, workplace-focused learning that helps you recognise risks and make safer decisions.

2–3 hours · self-paced
LEARNING AREA 01 OF 06

Registration & licences

Register 28 days before opening, planning use and permits.
2–3 hours · self-paced
LEARNING AREA 02 OF 06

Premises & equipment

Layout, fryers, extraction and the kit that passes inspection.
2–3 hours · self-paced
LEARNING AREA 03 OF 06

Food safety & HACCP

Your food safety plan and how your hygiene rating is scored.
2–3 hours · self-paced
LEARNING AREA 04 OF 06

Allergens & labelling

Batter, sauces and gluten — labelling that meets Natasha's Law.
2–3 hours · self-paced
LEARNING AREA 05 OF 06

Suppliers & costs

Fish sustainability, suppliers and keeping margins honest.
2–3 hours · self-paced
LEARNING AREA 06 OF 06

Staff & opening week

Training certificates, rotas and a smooth first service.
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Registration & licences
Register 28 days before opening, planning use and permits.
02
Premises & equipment
Layout, fryers, extraction and the kit that passes inspection.
03
Food safety & HACCP
Your food safety plan and how your hygiene rating is scored.
04
Allergens & labelling
Batter, sauces and gluten — labelling that meets Natasha's Law.
05
Suppliers & costs
Fish sustainability, suppliers and keeping margins honest.
06
Staff & opening week
Training certificates, rotas and a smooth first service.
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From one kitchen to every location

Train the team.
See who is ready.

Choose your learner places, assign training and keep certificates together—without chasing paperwork across the business.

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Buy the places you need
Choose the right number of learner licences for your team.
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Assign training online
Send each learner access without arranging classroom time.
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Track progress clearly
See who has started, passed and still needs a reminder.
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Keep certificates together
Access completion evidence whenever your business needs it.
Questions, answered

Everything you need to know before you start.

Still unsure? Contact IQ Training™ and the team can help you choose the right training route.

Is this course suitable for first-time business owners?

Yes. The course is designed to guide new operators through every stage of opening and running a fish and chip shop.

Does this cover food hygiene compliance?

The course explains compliance requirements, but formal food hygiene qualifications are still required separately.

Is the guidance based on real industry experience?

Yes. The course is built around practical operational knowledge from within the fish and chip sector.

Does this include financial guidance?

Yes. The course explores cost control, supplier management and profit protection strategies.

Can existing shop owners benefit from this course?

Yes. Many existing operators use it to improve systems and operational efficiency.

Is this recognised as a formal qualification?

No. This is a professional development course focused on business operations rather than a regulated qualification.

What training and registration do I need to open a fish and chip shop?

You must register your food business with the local council at least 28 days before opening, have a food safety management system based on HACCP, and make sure staff are trained in food hygiene appropriate to their role (Level 2 for anyone handling food, Level 3 for the person in charge). This guide walks through each step.

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Start planning your fish & chip shop today.

Learn online at your own pace, with unlimited assessment resits and instant certification after passing.

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