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The Energy Reality for Takeaways & Fast Food
Understanding your energy consumption is the first step to reducing it. Here's what typical takeaways energy usage looks like.
kWh per year (electricity)
typical annual energy bill
average annual saving
Common Energy Challenges for Takeaways & Fast Food
Commercial fryers running 12-16 hours a day
Extraction fans you legally can't turn off while cooking
Walk-in freezers for bulk stock running 24/7
Heat lamps and holding cabinets keeping food warm for hours
Equipment Energy Breakdown
Here's where your energy actually goes. Understanding this helps us find the right tariff for your specific usage pattern.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Annual Cost (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Deep Fryer (x2) | 16,000–30,000 | £1,600–£4,000 |
| Extraction System | 4,000–12,000 | £1,200–£3,600 |
| Walk-in Freezer | 8,760–17,520 | £2,600–£5,300 |
| Display Chiller | 4,380–8,760 | £1,300–£2,600 |
| Commercial Oven/Grill | 6,000–12,000 | £1,200–£2,500 |
| Lighting | 2,000–5,000 | £600–£1,500 |
Success Story
Ahmed's Chicken & Grill — Birmingham
Chicken Shop / Takeaway — Birmingham, West Midlands
The Challenge
Ahmed's chicken shop runs 3 commercial fryers, 2 display warmers, and a walk-in freezer — consuming around 55,000 kWh per year. When his fixed contract ended, he rolled onto the supplier's deemed rate without realising. His monthly bills jumped from £1,100 to £1,500 overnight.
Our Solution
We compared 15 business energy suppliers and found a 24-month fixed tariff with a unit rate 4.2p/kWh lower than his deemed rate. We handled the entire switch — Ahmed didn't need to close for even a minute.
The Result
Ahmed now saves £450 per month — that's £5,400 per year back into his business. He's used some of the savings to upgrade to more energy-efficient fryers, reducing his consumption further.
Energy Saving Tips for Takeaways & Fast Food
Clean fryer oil regularly — dirty oil requires more energy to heat
Install timer controls on extraction systems to avoid running outside cooking hours
Check freezer door seals monthly — a damaged seal can increase costs by 20%
Switch to LED lighting — saves up to 80% on lighting costs
Consider off-peak cooking prep to take advantage of lower overnight rates
“We were paying £1,500/month for our takeaway. Smart Energy switched us and now we pay £1,050. That's £5,400 a year back in our pocket.”
Ahmed K.
Takeaway Owner, Birmingham
Saved
£5,400/yr
The Smart Energy Promise
- Honest advice — if we can’t save you money, we’ll tell you
- Zero interruption — your supply never stops, not even for a second
- We do everything — the comparison, the paperwork, the switch
- Renewal protection — we alert you before your contract ends so you’re never caught out
- 100% free — we’re paid by the supplier, you pay nothing
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Already Switched? Go Further.
Switching your energy supplier is just the start. Our team can help you reduce consumption too — with expert energy audits, LED lighting upgrades, refrigeration optimisation, and solar PV installations.
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