Ben's Chippy in East Northamptonshire

Superb food and service, best fish for miles

I don’t usually get a fish and chips but I thought I’d try this one out and I was amazed. The chips were fresh and hot and the fish was perfect. The shop was clean and the staff were friendly. Definitely would try again.

Always great service and great food, the best chippy in Thrapston

Only had chips to take away but they were hot, freshly cooked, tasty and served with a very friendly smile, super staff!

Stayed in Thrapston for the night. Food perfect. Husband said his fish & chips were the best he had, and we live by sea so that saying something. Also service was impeccable thank you once again

Not the best chippy I have had, they seem to get confused between gravy and curry sauce, but it filled a hole and was good value for money will visit again

Lovely meals made by lovely people. Super friendly and helpful.

Ben's Chippy was immaculately clean, with all surfaces spotless even during the busy Saturday evening service. The owner, who took the orders, was friendly and polite, always double-checking the orders before accepting payment. His staff were numerous and efficient, maintaining constant hand hygiene and wearing gloves during food preparation. The kitchen, visible through an open door, was clean and had clearly labeled food items. All staff members wore hair nets and hats. An elderly gentleman, who had limited mobility and arrived on his scooter, came in to order food. The owner was polite, friendly, and patient with him, asking him to wait outside on his scooter so he could rest while he prepared the order. He then personally delivered the food to the gentleman and confirmed the order—demonstrating outstanding customer care. The food was perfect. We ordered a variety, including fish and chips, which were spot on, and kebabs, which were delicious with fresh, crisp salad. The £25 price tag for a generous amount of food was excellent value for money. The owner has definitely won my business in this area, hands down.

Friendly team, great fish & chips. Fish cooked to order while you wait; not left in warmer. My chippy of choice.

Baffled by the prices of cod tbh, it's half decent! But a regular piece of cod is £7.50!? Now it is a large piece for a regular God knows how big a large piece is!! ....but the price makes no sense They sell small pieces of cod for kids and pensioners so why not sell the same cheaper sizes pieces for adults! Money to be made if the owners are reading this!! Edit as the owner has replied: My point is, if you sell a small fish&chips to adults as well as pensioners/kids you will make more money, a lot of people say the portion size is great, and the quality is great...but you are expensive for a fish and chip shop! the smallest portion of fish(med) is large and the price is too high!, just trying to suggest that selling the small fish to adults will make you a lot more attractive on a regular basis to us locals 👍

Best chip shop out, good value and food beautiful. Go once and you'll keep going back. Polite staff.

great fish and chips very generous portion good price impressed with cleanliness

Really happy with our fish and chips this eve, lovely fresh fish, crispy batter. Chips were great too 😃🙌🏻👌🏼😋 & very friendly staff

A great fish and chip shop - delicious food at very reasonable prices!

Amazing service , food A* and staff super nice. Recommend if in the area . Thank you Charlie and Dulari 😊😊

Good, proper chip shop chips. Didn't have fish, so can't comment on the batter. We had a mixed kebab which was really good. Not too greasy and lovely flavour. Would recommend.

Since my previous visit, the chippie has new owners / managers. Excellent service and first class food. We had one portion of cod and one of haddock with a serving of chips. A few minutes wait for the fish, but as it was cooked from raw, to be expected and gave us confidence that it hadn't been sitting in an oven for who knows how long. Top quality fish, with a coating of tasty batter, both portions being comfortably enough for one person. The cost being under £20 was acceptable in these times of rising prices and was good value for money. We would happily return in the future and Ben's Chippie will become a regular visit.

Best chip shop around. Great service. Great prices.

Great chip shop with quality food on the menu and really friendly staff.

Food was great. Even though they were just about to close the staff were super friendly. So hygienic and spotlessly clean. Good value for money.

Since the New management vast improvements in food and Services. Good portion sizes and more options. Thank you Nico & staff.

staff are lovely these days, especially one women that served me about 3 months ago I hope she has a wonderful life :) long live bens chippy big up the curry

The new owners are lovely and the food is 5 star. Now they're running it, everything has improved and I keep going back.

Good food, great people, well worth a visit. My first time & the rumours are true - Bens sausage is delicious, as are the chips, mushy peas & cod! Will definately be back!

Worst meal ever. First time trying since it has been taken over and definitely the last. Chips were dry,. Sausage was white, no meat content and inedible. Fish was dry, chewy and also inedible and the kebab had no flavour and very poor quality. Added to the fact that there was a long wait I would not return and would NOT recommend.

Under new management end of 2023 and its a great chippy again!

Ok. Better under the original owner

Friendly service. Great fish ( cod ) and chips, freshly cooked.

It's such a shame, the food here is great but their serving system of making everyone wait even when ordering something they clearly have available is pitiful! Come on guys sort it out!

What a shame. First time trying since take over so we did a sort of pick and mix. Chips, battered sausage, savaloy cod and pie. Decent size medium portion of chips however the were just luke warm. Savaloy stone cold and full of actual water, was sat in water bath under the lights. Fish very thin batter and chewy....and cold. Battered sausage, batter is almost non exsitant, the only thing at correct temperature. Pie...Stone cold. I'm sure food has to be kept at 63 degrees or above. Never again

Nice food. Reasonably priced. However like 99% of chippys, cold saveloys 🙁

Recently taken over, the quality of food is still the same, with good prices and really friendly staff :) they gave us sample tastes of new products:)

The worst food ever from Thrapston. A lot of chips and dry meat. I do not recommend this place

It's probably one of the worst chip shops I've ever eaten from. 3 people in front of me, and i waited 40 minutes for fish, chips battered sausage, and a Donna kebab. Fish was chewy and dry. The batter on the sausage was also dry and none crispy. Donna meat was like the frozen stuff you get out of Iceland. Never again.

Really happy to see this much loved local chippy open again and extremely happy with not only the excellent quality of service but also the amazing food. 10/10. Fantastic.

Awesome fish n chips...in a great locarion

First time into the newly taken over Bens Chippy. A bit of a wait for 2 large fish and a medium chips, however the wait was absolutely worth it. The fish were perfectly cooked and the batter thin crisp and tasty. Chips were good and hot. It is clear they are still getting used to the business but if they can keep the quality where it is should do well. Just need to keep the cleanliness of the public area up to scratch

Just went to Bens chippie after being taken over for the second time. The food was awful. Nearly all the accompaniments that came with the chips were cold! And sadly the chips were below their previous standards. It’s sad to see that this once fantastic chippie is now bad. I won’t be spending my money there again.

Shocking food! Large cod + Large Chips = daylight robbery! Chips tasted reheated, cod batter was soggy, too thick & not crispy, again tasted reheated. To think we decided to go there, since the change of mgmt, these guys give Indians a bad name! My advice: don’t quit your day job!

I haven’t been to Ben’s chippy for such a long time. Now under new ownership. Great fish and chips. Very friendly staff. The shop was spotless. Good luck to the new owners.

The chips were fantastic, but the fish batter wasn't very good. It wasn't very crispy, but it was more like what you would buy from a supermarket, and I had to peel it off and throw it away

Was nice to see it open again , friendly staff and service was great 🙂 Food was lovely tasted fresh and hot. Definitely will return and supporting our local business.

Thought we'd try a meal from here now it's open again and pleased we did. The regular fish was a big portion and the batter was lovely and crispy, the fish was really tasty and of good quality , and the chips were nicely cooked. Best of all, the service is great and the new staff really friendly.

Chips were fab but the fish wasn't great. The batter was rock solid and thick. I ended up opening up the batter and scraping the fish out so a bit disappointing.

I ordered a cheese burger and it came without the beef. Not sure what sort of shoddy things are going on in there but I will never be stepping foot in this establishment again

Cooked in palm oil which my family avoid due to the ecological and health implications

Great service and excellent fish and chips. Great new home made tartare sauce

Poor service say on door come on in we're open but door locked

Great service. Lots of choices on the menu, friendly staff, thanks.

I just went down to order my food and got told their is only one battered sausage left and that is for someone else but when trying to decide what to have, the guy said to hurry up as people waiting. So ended up with just chips. Very rude

EXCELLENT chippy great food good portions good prices nice owner + staff give it a go find out for yourself dont take my word for it frm MAD MICK the VILLAN

Get place for take ways fast friendly and staff polite and well msnnered

Pop in for my lunch Friday and it was the best fish n chips I've had in ages. Really so pleased I had to say something.

Personally the worst fish and chip shop I have been too and training is required in how to cook the perfect chips to start with.

Asked for a cheese and onion pie and was given a beef and onion after saying cheese & onion multiple times, not great when its for a vegetarian.

Expensive and definitely not worth the money charged. I'd find a better chippy if you live in thrapston!

Very nice friendly service thank you bens Chippy nice fishing and chips..

Have been in here before and the food is actually very good however can't say same the same about customer service. Went in today and ordered my Food was quite busy and noisy so didn't hear him ask if I wanted Salt or Vinegar on my chips. Seemed annoyed didn't answer and said he asked me 3 times although didn't hear him because of noise around me. I said to him he didn't need to be rude and was told "well its a simple question". Suffice it to say won't be returning here in future.

Apparently gluten free people only eat on Mondays and Tuesdays. RIDICULOUS!!!! The discrimination is disgusting, bens chippy sort it out !!

Decent food and extremely friendly staff. I'm a very happy and regular customer.

Good chips! Fried in vegan friendly oil.

Visited a few days ago, and sorry to say that Ben's has really gone downhill under the new ownership. Chips were soft and undercooked (portion was generous), fish was dry. Staff were really friendly, but a chippy is all about the chips!

Batter on fish a bit sloppy inside and greasy, chips fine.

Visited today, 1/4/22 and although the fish in the fish special was very nice the quantity of chips accompanying it was lack luster for the price. Also the can of 7up I purchased I have just discovered has a useby date of July 2021, only 9 months past its best!

Came here the other day by chance when in thrapston and wow what a great chips hop

Recently took over by new owner, generous portions but large cod fell apart in the wrapping and was dry upon eating

Great service. Friendly and welcoming with some excellent food and prices. Best chippy in town :)

Best Chippie in Thrapston by a Country mile, excellent service by staff and owner everytime 👏 👍

Worth the wait in the queue, always friendly.

Always good,you just have to wait as normally a que

Always extremely tasty food, friendly assistants, always popular.

Great chip shop with lots of different choices if you don't fancy fish!

Fab all round.... Such a nice place (excuse the pun).... Brill staff, proper fish and chippy....

Good fish and chips. Well worth a visit especially on Tuesday for gluten free.

My wife's last review said vetoed covid measures. Tried to put very good covid safe visit. Look forward to next visit

Stopped here on way through from Northampton years since been here was pleasantly surprised food good great curry sauce ! Vetoed covid measures inplace wait outside to be called in prices were fab staff friendly definitely be calling in again.

You only have to look at the que to know how good this chippy is

I was staying nearby and noticed the offer of gluten free frying on Tuesdays. I had cod and chips and a battered sausage and was delighted with the friendly service, food quality and obvious attention to detail regarding dietary requirements. Highly recommended for coeliacs!

We came to Thrapston in our motorhome and noted the queue outside Ben's Chippy, ususally a good sign.I didn't have to wait too long, the enormous cod and chips were excellent and great value for money.The premises were clean and Covid secure and the staff were friendly so I look forward to a return visit. Good work Ben!

Always great food and fantastic staff

Great food, great service. Free hot chocolate as I wanted outside. Good portions and a good choices on the menu. Good customer service from all and covid measures in place and everyone adhering to them.

By far the best chippy I've ever been to. The spam and corn beef fritters are to die for. Highly recommend. The visit is made even more pleasent by the service you receive from Terry and the team. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Very happy customer.

Best fish and chips in town, lovely friendly staff and great service. Would highly recommend this place xxx

Excellent chippy, clean, organised and fresh food

Whether fish and chips or pie and chips, the best flavours! The food is always fresh. Fantastic food!!

Always been the best fish and chip shop in the area.

To be honest we have been going to bens for a while now, but Friday nights fish and chips were far below their normal standard the batter was soggy undercooked which made me think the fish might be under cooked I'm hoping this was a blimp in their service time will tell

Classic British fish and chips. If you don't fancy cod, try some other fried goodies. I go for the quarter chicken. Me missus goes for the eel!

Fantastic chippy friendly staff and free hot chocolate as well.

Great food.Great value . Lovely people who care about their customers.

Great service, and my 2 children even got a free hot chocolate which was great on a cold evening!I really like the food from here, the fish is delicious and the batter is super crispy!The curry sauce is different from the usual, but its a unique recipe and made onsite. Very tasty indeed!

Lovely food and very friendly service

As usual, Ben's chippy was excellent, great food and brilliantly laid out to meet the Covid safety measures...best chippy in the area

I work away alot, and I eat alot from takeaways. Just had one of the best pieces to haddock I've had in along time, amazing ,thankyou, just what I needed

Very clean they have till visors one person taking money other person serving no cross contamination. Excellent food.

Went in to get a large cod and they didn’t have it how strange! Ordered scampi and was so disgusted to find it was raw with the poo tube still in no wonder it was so cheap! Fish was absolutely tasteless and batter was not crispy at all. Chips were soggy and cold with many green chips. Don’t even get me started on the curry sauce, just tasted like ketchup with spice. Not curry sauce at all! Much prefer the other chippy in town

In the top 3 Chippy I have eaten from, freindly and the cheese in burger is recommend!!

Been a Thrapston-ite since I was a child...Iv always loved Benn's chips...and always will...my kids are also big fans!!!...mmmmmm !!

My little boy is an incredibly fussy eater but always eats everything from Bens chippy! He especially loves the pukka pies and chips! Always heaps to choose from and the chips are amazing. Always hard to choose while waiting to order because there is so much to choose from. Recommend!!!!!!

I've been using this chippy all my life and really missed in when I moved out of the town 10 years ago. Now I'm back and happy to say I've not been disappointed! Introduced my husband to this shop (he made the mistake of trying the other shop once... never again he says!) Fantastic value, last time we ate managed to satisfy 2 hungry adults with 1 portion of chips and 2 large square for under a fiver!