Village Fryer in Waveney

I ordered my usual LARGE HADDOCK & MEDIUM CHIPS for my tea tonight and I was rather disappointed with the size of my meal. Last week at the same time I ordered my usual & I got a big piece of fish & a very generous portion of chips but this evening when I unwrapped it it contained a medium piece of fish with a small portion of chips which varied enormously from last week. The fish was cooked on too hight a temperature cos although the fish was cooked the batter underneath was not cooked enough cos it was a bit soggy. My meal was half the size of last week's meal which was also cooked properly unlike tonight's meal batter. I haven't complained cos it never changes anything so I will leave it to this site & the internet to make the necessary changes if THE VILLAGE FRYER even looks at it as sites like this seem to be way more effective!!!

We read some good reviews on this plaice ( Gettit? Chip Shop, Plaice? Oh, Forget it!) We decided to give it a go. You are greeted with a giant photo of Ed Sheeran on the wall, I suppose it IS his local Chippy. We ordered Medium Cod & Chips, cooked to order, took 10 Minutes. Wrapped in paper and very hot to touch. When we opened it up the Cod Batter looked brown and over cooked, looks can be deceiving, Fresh Flakey Cod in a very tasty, Crisp Batter and loverley tastey Chips. We will go again. Oh, did I say? Ed Sheeran has been there!

Placed an order for delivery, arrived in the timescale given. Lovely piece of Haddock for me and same with spring roll for wife. Huge bag of chips and a great big bag of scraps to boot. This is a great chippie, best in the village and surrounding area.

Really greasy chips, overcooked batter and fish not very fresh in my opinion. This is the second time I have used this shop in 6 months and it was no better the first time. I always give somewhere a second chance, but now regret it. Don’t bother folks, food horrible man behind counter probably the most miserable person in the village.

Lovely,hot, fresh and tasty; great sized portions with an express delivery thrown in ! What more could you ask for ? Try it you will not be disappointed !!!

Quality fish, sometimes chips could be fried a little longer but a really good fish shop. Use this often and feel lucky to have it.

This our local fish and chip shop, The Village Fryer always serves the best top quality food. Everything is freshly cooked, portion sizes are great and there is always service with a smile. They also offer free delivery. Never had a bad meal from here in the last 12 years!.

the food isnt actually that good like i really didnt like it like it gave me samonella n dat.not impressed never RETURNING NEVER LIKEEEEE-Aiden Marcelli

Ordered large haddock, regular chips & mushy peas, no complaints regarding anything, have used this chippy for a while, far more good than bad.

First night on a family holiday, we visited Village Fryer as near to where we were staying. All 9 of us that had food was great. Fish was greasy as can get some other chip shops

Decided to try fish and chips from the Village Fryer through recommendation last week and was delicious. Everyone loved it, Will definitely be using again.

Called in on way back from pub and had haddock and chips (with scraps of course) and wife just had chips. They were all freshly cooked and tasted delicious.

Where to start! The worse chippy ever. Ordered chips and sausage in batter waiting 20mins. horrendous service and the food was horrible. The chips were greasy and tasted nasty. The sausage and chips looked like they were cooked in really old fat. Got back to caravan and once I saw the food put it straight in the bin. Wouldn’t suggest eating anything from this chippy. Not fit for human consumption and that’s being nice.

The worst fish and chips we’ve had in years. The cod was absolutely dripping in oil and looked as if it had been fried multiple times. The chicken was fried in a tasteless and again very oily batter. The chips had an odd taste and were very greasy. The mushy peas were so watery they were more like a soup. Unfortunately most of it was put in the bin. Such a shame as we have used this shop many times when we’ve visited Kessingland, we won’t use it again.

There is a very limited menu and the sole vegetarian option was a cheese and onion pasty so I ordered that. It was apparently cooked in a microwave and the pastry was uncooked and inedible. Absolutely disgusting.

The order was taken promptly at the door - large cod, large chips and fish cakes. Sadly when we got the order home it was all terribly overcooked and the fish cakes were bland. It's incredibly cheap so I guess you get what you pay for.

Never had a bad meal from here, in fact I always rave about the Haddock which is cooked to perfection (for my taste), and you get a huge portion of chips which is always enough to share. Used the delivery service this time, and food turned up quickly and very hot, so no complaints.

Since it’s had a refurb and now looks tidy and clean thought as local would try. Had regular chips which portion size was tiny more like a child’s portion normally me and hubby would share as most chippys are very generous. The sausage is the typical white fatty chippy sausage nothing special. Won’t rush back!

Over the years we have stayed at Kessingland and as it is on the coast, it wouldn’t be right without a portion of fish and chips during our stays. There are 2 others chip shops very nearby (one on site and another a 2 minute drive away) the Village Fryer wins hands down. Food cooked to order and not over priced, yes you may need to wait but at least your food hasn’t been sitting in the oven drying out. Sorry to state the obvious but a fish and chip shop deep fries it’s chips and fish, if you want oven dried out ready fish and chips, this is not for you. Want a pie or chicken as an alternative? it’s on the menu as are children portion sizes meals. No complaints from us, just carry on what you do best.

Don’t normally criticise given the circumstances that we live in at present but this was a very poor chippy at best.Long wait for food but with COVID I am not surprised however -Food was poor and very fatty - sausages were burntAsked for all to be on the trays (chips, peas and gravy) - all served separate (hardly conserving the earth with more use of polystyrene and plastics)Gravy was very watered downPeas were also very watered downPeas and gravy were extremely small portions - barely covered 1/4 of the chipsChips were dry but fatty (contradictory but true) but ok for meAnd finally NO salt and vinegar on the chips, a chippy tradition - not even asked if we wanted salt and vinegar.Only food we had that day but next day we were both poorly with bad stomachs. Had to stay local all day.If you are looking for a chippy tea I would use another one in the area if you can.

We had large cod and chips and couldn't eat it as it smelt of old burnt oil. The batter was soft and saturated, chips were soft and seemed to have been boiled in oil and not fried. Its not difficult to cook fish and chips and with a bit more effort they could be okAlso we asked for vinegar and got " non brewed condimont"

We stayed at Kessingland Beach Holiday Park and they delivered to the site twice for us...food is fantastic...the chips are glorious and it wasn't battered cod is was a battered Whale...11 in our party with a variety of orders and no one disappointed...very reasonably priced too.

Absolutely recommend this chip shop 100% the best around I’m a very regular customer and I’ve never had a single problem with my order and the food is always cooked to perfection I travel 11 miles just to come here very well recommended #610

Will certainly be coming back again. They have nailed the fish and chips, but most importantly the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Very impressed and can’t wait to go back next month we travel 45 minutes to get these as they are the best fish and chips in Suffolk.

Cod and chips were eaten by myself and husband while my daughter opted for the saugage and chips, the Cod was cooked to near perfection, and the saugages were OK, but the chips let the whole thing down, some tasted reheated, and thats not what we want, please keep the chips freshly cooked!

Had £8 worth of fish and chips delivered and I could not eat it. The fish stank of old oil and the whole lot went in the bin. Never again.

Not sure what to expect as ordered by phone. Staying at the wonderful heathland beach caravan park and was on their literature so we gave it a go. They told me how long it would take and called me when on route. Young lad on a bike delivered and the scram was excellent . Fresh and good portion size so would recommend.

We had seen over week loads people ordering fish and chips and having to wait out side so we gave it a go the staff were friendly but did not ask if I wanted cobdements on my fish and chips but I must say we had 4 medium fish and chips and the size of fish and chip was very generous I would recomend them but don't forget to ask for salt and vinegar

Having already read reviews prior to visiting, I was almost prepared to wait for my order.It was a Wednesday evening, about 6.30pm, and the shop was already busy. Very friendly staff and plenty of chairs to sit and wait, which are needed!We waited 30 mins for 3 portions of chips, 2 portions of haddock, a pie and a sausage. However, as the food was cooked to order, we have no complaints as it was hot and the portions were very generous.Not sure if this establishment takes telephone orders, perhaps they should if not for those who don’t have time to wait.

Fish and chips are good, cooked to order and worth the wait but the shop is chaotic, far too many people behind the counter which slows down production. They need better organisation.

i regularly get my fish and chip supper from here and have always had quick friendly service and lovely fish & chips. Lots of menu choice and fair pricing. regularly hasa special offer on.

We ordered 2 chips and sausage and a fish cake, we were waiting atleast half an hour and when it wasn’t ready, the previous order had our sauce and we were told then they had ran out. Chips weren’t bad quality but would of been nice with some gravy.

We passed this Chip shop a couple of times while on holiday nearby and called in one night very glad we did/ I do not usually have fish but this time as we were at the seaside had the plaice and very good it was too grand daughter had a cheese and bean jacket all cooked to order /so good we returned later in the week for a repeat meal

Unsurprisingly this is a popular 'chippie' and tonight we enjoyed really beautifully cooked fish and chips. Not a regular haunt but somewhere to try again

Chips were expensive ,but tasted good ,never tried fish ,staff friendly .Had to wait a while just for chips ,but nice and clean and well presented .

This is my nearest chippy, and the food is really good. Best Haddock I've had and you get so many chips, the birds end up having them as well.

The most disgusting fish and chips I have ever tasted in my life. The whole shop smelt like burnt fat when we walked in and should have rung alarm bells. We ordered fish and chips and a burger ( which was deep fat fried) the fish, well it’s debatable if it was even cod. The batter was overcooked, hard but oozing fat, the fish rather than being white and fluffy was yellow/brown, flat and soggy with fat. The fish didn’t even taste of fish, just fat and left a disgusting disgusting taste of fat in your mouth for ages. We had just been to a long day with the children and we’re all really hungry. I don’t know how this place keeps going, it must be the gullible tourists who know no better as I can’t believe the locals would go here.

The food is not nice from this chip shop. The chips we had were under cooked and the fish didn't seem to be fresh. The batter had a nasty taste to it like it was cooked in really old oil. I wont be going back.

Great value for money. Friendly staff. Freshly cooked. Plenty of room for parking, close to Co-op shop which has well stocked shelves.

We stopped by this little fish and chip shop because it's right next to a Co-op, we needed some supplies and a quick, easy meal to take back to our tent. We are spoiled by our delicious fresh local fish and chip shop in Peterborough, so are a bit picky when we try others.... but we were impressed with this one. They were very busy on a Monday night, everything was freshly cooked and really tasty.

Si visita Lowestoft en Suffolk y después de curiosear por algo para comer, entonces ¿por qué no tienen algunos pescado y patatas fritas. El personal es muy amable y todo su comida recién hecha, el pescado es cubierto por una pasta crujiente y dorado las patatas fritas son muy bien cocinado demasiado y sus precios son muy razonables.

Ahora sólo vivimos a 5 minutos a pie de aquí y estamos acostumbrados a viajar en coche a otra tienda de chips como el servicio siempre era muy lento y las fichas donde nunca esa gran sin embargo este tiene todos cambiar. Realmente no se puede calificar este lugar ahora. El pescado es siempre fresco y bien cocidos. Los carniceros salchichas son excelentes. Las patatas fritas son absolutamente preciosas y en general nunca excesivamente grasienta. Muy buen precio. Ellos prestan demasiado, lo cual es muy útil cuando está lloviendo. El personal siempre fue muy amable. fabuloso poco chips

Will certainly be using these again for food. Excellent food with great delivery service to nearby Kessingland Beach Parkdean Resorts holiday park.

We were staying on campsite opposite Africa Alive and as traditional on Good Friday to have fish and chips we googled fish and chips and found this take away, and are we glad we did, ok had to wait half hour but well worth the wait, freshly cooked fish with the best batter we have tasted in a long time, best chips cooked in beef dripping, made a mistake with son's burger, when got back the burgers were battered!!!! Something we don't get where we live but he still enjoyed them. If we ever go back will definitely get takeaway from here again. Oh one more thing very reasonably priced.

Sí, sí que puede. Ambas veces ha sido terrible. El personal y los propietarios nunca tienen una sonrisa en la cara, hay más grasa de patatas fritas por servir y la espera parece una eternidad. No vale la pena el dinero o tiempo.

Busy on Friday tea times. But big selection to fit appetites and purses. Good idea to go along the lines of the big fast food outlets, to keep the youngsters engaged and eating from them.

Found the staff very friendly and efficient especially as it was very busy at the time. The fish was freshly cooked and very good quality. Would definitely recommend!!

Fairly decent fish n chip shop offering other choices and a childs menu, sometimes gets busy Friday evenings and you have to wait a while and end up smelling of deep fat frying, wish they would offer a grilled option instead of fried.

Won't go back. Oil needs changing big time. Chips soggy quality of sausage not good. Batter grey and very greasy. Not the first time but will be the last.

Great place to get fish and chips in Kessingland freshly cooked offering a delivery service to the holiday park

The Village Fryer in Kessingland is probably the best 'chippy' for miles around. The portions are generous and the quality of the product is fantastic. Always busy means it is well appreciated by both locals and holidaymakers alike. Cannot recommend highly enough

Whilst staying at the Caravan Club site in Kessingland we eagerly awaited the on site visit which appeared to come and go within 30 minutes at 5pm. Never mind, the warden suggested we order from the Village Fryer who deliver to the site as well as domestic properties. I noted it cost 50p to deliver to houses and yet £1 to deliver to the site??We ordered two large haddock, a medium chips and a large mushy peas and large curry sauce for delivery at approx 8pm. The ordering was difficult and confusing with the guy who did not appear to know what he was doing nor could he tell us how much the cost would be. At 8:15pm we called the chippy to enquire where our order was as we were stood waiting at the site entrance to be told it just came out if the fryer cue a further 20 minute wait and still no idea as to price. Long story cut short, the food arrived eventually and the fish was really lovely. The chips, supposedly cooked in lard, were ok but most certainly not a medium portion and we received a small peas and curry not a large. But given the wait and hassle let things be. Moral of the story, collect it yourself!!

We have used this fish & ship take away many times ~ cannot fault it at all ~ They are no less than excellent

Service was friendly, pleasant and quick, and the food was fine. It is a standard fish and chip shop so nothing exceptional, but good value for money and one of the better places in Kessingland for fish and chips. The chips were good (better than others we have tried locally) and the fish not bad. Be careful - everything comes battered unless you specify otherwise (including the burger in the children's burger and chips meal) - so the unbattered burger we got was a bit dry and didn't come with a bun etc, but still edible and we had no complaints from our children.

1st night camping tea, found this place on reccy smelled and looked bit grim, but after a strange ordering system. Food arrived quickly and was hot and tasty, in the old fashioned chip shop style.

Been using the local chippy now since 2013 and not once had a single issue. All very polite and lovely to chat too on every visit. Occasionally get takeaway delivered and always tip as the delivery drivers are always very happy and have delivered in hreat time and food is always hot.Keep up the good work

This was quite possibly the most oily fish and chips I have ever eaten! Visited with a group of friends while on holiday, and although they coped well with the large group, the food was all swimming in oil! On getting back to campsite to eat the paper was saturated with grease and oil, making the meal practically inedible. I have never seen food this greasy so not sure what they do to it!

The food is always hot substantial but isn't always the best cooked, it is often swimming in grease, depends on what cook is there.

The fold here is so damn greasy it leaks through the paper and the food becomes unable to be enjoyed its a shame really cos this chippy used to be well.loved by the village

Best fish and chips for a very long time.Book grease on the chips and the fish (for which you have a very wide choice) is battered just right. Not like some places that put the smallest "minnow" into the largest batter size.

good quantity and fresh and cooked to order and well worth stopping off while exploring the village of kessingland

On day of arrival went to this fish and chip shop in the village to get a takeaway for our tea. It was freshly cooked while I waited and was excellent value for money.

Went here while on holiday locally on a Friday night. So knew it would be busy which it was. Waited a while for our food which is good it is cooked fresh however upon opening it at home we found it to be soaked in grease. The curry sauce I ordered was missing. The fish was horrid and was swimming in grease. The battered sausage was foul and in edible. Swiftly went in the bin. All members of the family had upsets stomachs. Will never use again.

There are three fish and chip shops in the village. This one is always packed. The food is excellent. The fish is battered lightly and cooked to perfection. This is only a take away but would go again and again

Freshly cooked while you wait enjoyed by all the family, great value for the money, would recommend to others.

Well probably one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK. .. all cooked to order and worth the wait.. lovely crispy batter... huge chip portions... medium is enough for two. The cod quality second to none. Good old fashioned quality with service to match. Would use every time.

Best local fish and chips. Freshly cooked to order and will deliver locally. Actually in Kessingland not Lowestoft.

really lovely village chippy in Kessingland , you order one side and are given a number and the food is cooked to order, always really busy but well worth the wait

Don't waste your time eating from on site facilities this little gem is close by and takes telephone orders, so no need to get stuck queuing

Great takeaway fish and chips cooked to order. I had cod and my wife had scampi. Both with chips. Really tasty.

Just delicious. Lots of choice cooked fresh and all my family satisfied. Definately will return here next year.

Arrived and placed order - everything was cooked to order. Staff were very friendly and gave us all the mushrooms that they had left - bonus. They appeared to deliver and you could call through your order if you had their number

Didn't have to wait too long for our order, staff were friendly. Food was very tasty! Would recommend

If you want a quick meal be prepared to wait if it's busy. You order and are given the order number, food is cooked while you wait, your called and then pay & go. Good size portions of chips - nice piece of extra large cod - family were very happy. - will visit again when in the area

Food was lovely. All fresh . One member of the staff was rude while we was being servers. Would fully recommend it to anyone that goes to Kessingland

Your alright providing you only want chips otherwise you are doomed to a long wait. Not the best chips in the area. This is my local at only a short walk but to be honest I always get in the car and go to either elm tree chip shop in Carlton colville or Mrs t's in southwold.

Went to the village fryer on our first night of holiday as just wanted a quick meal. The ordering system is a bit different as order one end and get number and pay and collect at other end. Saying that the chips were good and you got a good portion size for the money. The fish cakes were a bit hard for my wife, but the sausage were of a better quality then some I have had at chipy. The overall is a ok place for quick meal.

We have used this chippy many times as we own a caravan at Heathland Beach, never had a bad meal but sometimes been disappointed by items not being available.Prices are quite fair and the portions are plenty. Be prepared to wait if you haven't ordered by phone in advance, this is a popular takeaway!

We had visited nearby Africa alive and found the children wanted some chips so we seemed to come across signs for this chip shop. My partner went in to get 2 portions of chips and a sausage seemed to be gone about 30 mins but came back with what we ordered we unwrapped two large looking portions of chips and a nice looking sausage the portions seemed too big for the children to manage so they shared one and my partner had the other the chips tasted fine (I have had a lot worse from near by places) and the children enjoyed the sausage The price was a reasonable £3.50 which is the same as most chip shops would go again if in the area

Reasonable priced meal deals but chips tasted wired and fish batter very greasy. Cold drink fridge either switched off or broken. No provision for cold drinks.

This place wasn't very well organised, took orders at one end of the counter and you collected from the other, but there didn't seem to be any system and we waited a good half hour for our order.

I ordered a burger which was dry and looks like it was cooked and left on the heater but I must say I liked the chips. The sausage in batter for my children looked like the batter was burnt and my mums pastie was microwaved and so the pastry was soft. Not impressed.

We found the village fryer whilst staying on a nearby park resorts. The food was great the service was great and the prices were very reasonable, thank you.

It was just what we wanted/ needed.Hot, tasty, quick and good value!It's a great easily found location and well signposted.Friendly staff, easy parking and good quality food.

Freshly cooked sausage and chips enjoyed by the whole family. Friendly service will definitely go here again.