Major UK fish and chip shop giant collapses into administration after 161 yearsHenry Nuttall, which provided equipment to fish and chip shops across the UK since 1865, has been placed into administration after 161 years in businessView 3 Images The business supplied equipment to fish and chip shops (Image: Getty Images)A British firm has collapsed into administration following 161 years of trading. Henry Nuttall, which supplies equipment to fish and chip establishments, has now had an administrator appointed. ‌According to its website, in 1865, as fish and chips' appeal became evident throughout Britain and Ireland, Henry Nuttall Ltd was established. ‌View 3 Images Henry Nuttall sold fryers to chip shops across the UK (stock) (Image: Getty Images)The enterprise initially started operations from a modest back-alley premises in Rochdale. "Henry Nuttall is now part of the RGM Leeds group, alongside Hopkins.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 08:33 UTC