The Cod's Scallops

The Cod's Scallops is an award-winning fish and chip shop chain based in Nottingham, England. It was created in 2011 by John Molnar, a chef and businessman who drew on roughly 30 years of culinary and business experience to build a distinctive fish and chip concept. The brand positions itself around freshness, variety and family-friendly dining, offering more than 20 species of fish daily, all cooked fresh to order and available baked, battered or "naked" (without batter). The chain operates several locations in and around Nottingham, including Sherwood, Wollaton and West Bridgford, and has expanded to Long Eaton and Harborne. Each site offers both eat-in and takeaway service, with collection and delivery options. The menu changes daily depending on what comes off the boat, reflecting the brand's emphasis on sourcing the best fish caught around the British Isles. The Cod's Scallops is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its cod and haddock, and states that it works closely with fish merchants to ensure its fish is fully sustainable and responsibly sourced. The company also supports the local fishing community, raising money for The Fishermen's Mission, a charity providing emergency and practical support to fishermen. As a privately held, founder-led business, The Cod's Scallops has built a reputation as a premium, innovative take on the traditional British fish and chip shop, combining chef-driven quality with a fun, accessible dining environment.

The Cod's Scallops was established in 2011 by John Molnar, a chef and businessman with around 30 years of experience in the kitchen and in business. Molnar set out to create a fish and chip concept unlike any other, assembling a skilled crew and sourcing the finest produce. His stated aim was to showcase and serve the best fish caught around the British Isles in a fun and family-friendly environment. From its base in Nottingham, the brand grew into a small chain of fish and chip shops. Its locations include Sherwood (311-313 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DA), Wollaton (170 Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2QP) and West Bridgford (Unit 2a Wilford Lane Retail Park, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford NG2 7BS). The chain has also expanded to Long Eaton and Harborne, giving it a presence beyond the immediate Nottingham area. A defining feature of The Cod's Scallops is its daily-changing menu, which offers a huge selection of fish and shellfish depending on what comes off the boat. Customers can choose from over 20 species of fish daily, cooked fresh to order and prepared baked, battered or naked. The brand has also earned recognition for its sustainability commitments: its cod and haddock are MSC approved, and it works closely with fish merchants to ensure its fish is fully sustainable and responsibly sourced. In addition, the company supports The Fishermen's Mission, the only charity providing emergency support to fishermen, through fundraising and practical, financial and spiritual assistance. The Cod's Scallops has been described as a fish and chip shop chain in England and has won awards for its food. It remains a privately held, founder-led business.

• 2011

  The Cod's Scallops is founded by John Molnar in Nottingham.

• The chain expands to multiple locations including Sherwood, Wollaton, West Bridgford, Long Eaton and Harborne.

• The Cod's Scallops earns MSC certification for its cod and haddock.

Award-winning, chef-driven fish and chip concept offering a wide daily selection of fresh, sustainably sourced fish in a fun, family-friendly environment.

• Fish and chips

  Traditional British dish with fish cooked baked, battered or naked.

• Over 20 species of fish daily

  Selection changes daily depending on what comes off the boat.

• Shellfish

  Part of the daily-changing selection.

• Takeaway and delivery

  Collection and delivery available at multiple locations.

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