Choosing the right batter is key to perfect Fish & Chips.
Whether you pre-fry your fish or cook & serve, the right mix ensures crispy results every time. Use this guide to find the batter that suits your frying method.
The right batter for your frying method
Batter for Pre-frying/ Blanching
A good number of chippers pre-fry their fish, this blanching method requires a different type of batter when compared to a cook & serve method.
Ideal choices for pre-frying are our Batter Flour Standard and Batter Flour Light. These base products are cost-effective and especially developed for takeaway operators, as ease of use, efficiency, and consistent quality are essential.
New to our range is our Batter Mix Yellow, the only batter mix suitable for both pre-frying and cook & serve.
Batter for Cook & Serve
Do you cook and then serve your fish immediately after frying? Then we recommend our range of Smedes batter mixes.
These intricate mixes of precisely formulated ingredients are perfect for cook & serve applications as they are especially designed for a single frying cycle.
Our batter mixes stay crispy for longer and are unique because they can be regenerated in a combi oven without losing that golden colour and that perfect “just fried crispiness”, so it always looks and tastes perfect.
Looking for a gluten free batter?
We've got you covered! Our Gluten Free Batter Mix is one of the best on the market. It leaves no aftertaste, is even crispier than regular batters, and doesn’t separate or form a water layer.
All in all, it’s a truly high performing batter. And when you look at the extra cost, what used to be €0.05 per fish will now be around €0.10 per fish, a small price for a big improvement.
How to get the best results using our batter
Weighing = more accurate & always consistent
Use a scale, it’s the best way to prepare your batter. Batter mix 500gr + Water 600ml/gr
Important! Watch frying time and reaction closely
Smedes batter may react differently than your own batter recipe
How does the batter hold over time?
The quality remains high, but we always recommend preparing it twice a day.
It only takes a minute, so why take the risk?
Do you like your batter more doughy or more like tempura?
Take a look at our Batter Ratio Chart below to find your perfect mixing ratio.
Reasons to switch to Smedes batter
Deliciously and irresistibly crispy
Proven in laboratory tests: significantly less greasy
Correct ratio = perfect crispiness
500 gr batter mix + 600 ml water. Less ingredients, always consistent!
Quick and easy to make
Ready in a minute, with a litre of batter for only €0.97 or just €0.05 per fish.
Regenerate without loss of quality
Combi steamer 190° | 5–10% steam
