Papa's Fish & Chips

I'm not usually one to comment but this is one for my Coeliac/Gluten Free fam out there.

I was so excited to try some seaside UK fish and chips and this place comes highly recommended for GF. The service was fantastic but the food was terrible.

The oil used was definitely old and dirty. The chips were soggy, heavily soiled in dark gross oil. The fish and the batter really was very nice, I'll give them that. Given the exchange rate was so bad. It cost me about $30AUD so I wanted to just persevere and eat.. But I gave up when I found a massive black hair in amongst the chips. Honestly. I'm used to terrible gluten Free food, but this was next level hence, I'm leaving a review. See the pic, that dribble of oil on the side of the plate will tell all.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Discovered Papa's also did gluten free, so made our way there (I was the only coeliac out of the party of 6). They took the GF order first & confirmed all sauces, etc were gluten free. Felt like the staff were very knowledgeable. When the fish & chips arrived, it was very tasty, albeit, greasy, which dud cause me issues later.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Excellent and very friendly service. Gluten free fish and chips , with gluten free vinegar,were delicious. Good choice of gluten free desserts available too. Well worth a day out at the seaside!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Good choice of gluten free on the menu. Was offered to go see the kitchen and how they have a separate part for gluten free cooking. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful. I had the battered cod and chips with gravy. It was very nice.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Excellent value for money, had a huge cod, couldn’t finish it! Gravy and curry sauce are GF as well. Very helpful staff too 👍

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great place for gluten free fish and chips. An absolute joy to be able to eat without worrying. All the staff were very knowledgeable, fish and chips were a great price, good portion sizes and the sides we had, mushy peas and curry sauce, were lovely, and also gluten free. Drinks a good price too, with a great choice. Lovely restaurant, lovely staff, would recommend.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Visited Papas for take away 1st Dec beautiful food very large fish, large GF menu,

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

It was great to go out for food and feel confident that my grandma could order gluten free. The food was delicious and the team was fab. Would definitely recommend.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Completely separate areas of a large visible kitchen

Massive portions of fish & chips, extensive GF menu

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Good choice and big portions. Friendly knowledgeable staff. GF options marked clearly on the newspaper menu. GF cooked and brought out separately

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Visited for fish and chip tea, gf options clearly marked on the menus and all staff seem educated. Excellent choice on the menu for the gf options

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Every question we asked was answered confidently. Separate area for cooking GF so no contamination. Gorgeous food! Recommend!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

All good, excellent choice for gluten free battered fish, plus some others (chicken) available. Service was quick...but did place was not too busy when ordered food

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Nice place. Novel menus made to look like news papers. They don't have a dedicated GF menu but items on the menu are marked with gf or v or both. Bit of a wait for our food 25 min from ordering. But when they brought it over. Jesus christ we got the large cod and chips. The fish was 17 inches long. Over hang the plate. See photo. I couldn't manage it all too much. The food was nice and would highly recommend but I wouldn't buy the large cod and chips again ide stick with regular.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Excellent gf chips separate frier and box was labelled gf

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This is by far the best fish and chips restaurant I've ever been to, the service is amazing and the staff are very friendly I highly recommend Papas Fish and Chips.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Honestly this was by far the worst GF fish and chips I've ever had. I was so disappointed.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

I’m visiting from US Extremely sensitive, no issues Had cod fish and chips - was made in heaven Have dedicated fryer for GF Yes, had to wait 45 minutes for a table, but there was a firework competition that evening, even so would not hesitate going back - the food was that good

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Good size portions, good choice for us celiacs, helpful and pleasant staff, there's a couple of tables outside the takeaway part you can sit and eat if available. They use a separate fryer when you ask for gluten free.. very tasty and had no issues.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Thoroughly enjoyed gluten free fish and chips, the vinegar and sauces are all gluten free by default which is a good touch, a bit pricey though I thought. Nearly £11 for a standard size haddock and chips.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Young and friendly staff, large options for gluten free from chips and fish and gravy and curry sauce. Enough to fill kids hungry appetite.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Lovely friendly staff. Only wanted chips and gravy. Gravy and salt and vinegar all gluten free. Dedicated fryer for the chips. Food was lovely

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Portion size was big and the fish and chips were tasty. I also tried the gluten free curry sauce. First I have been able to have from a chip shop!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing food and dedicated fryer

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent