I Can Cook - Just Don't Want To!

Update for 2026 (28th May 2026)

I have been renting out our caravans and lodge since 2018 and visiting Cornwall since 1970!. Over the years I have tried out a lot of the local takeaways! Thought I would share my thoughts on the best ones that are worth trying out! Sorry for my Trevella guests as most of these places are closer to White Acres which is where I spend most of my time.

• The Indian Queen - Restaurant & Take Away St Columb Road, Saint Columb TR9 6QR www.indianqueen.uk Open 5pm to 10pm every day Have been back recently (August 2024) and the food and service is still great. Pre-ordered online and chose my preferred pick up time. On arrival we had a 10 minute wait while they packed up our order. Staff were friendly and helpful. There is a 10% discount on takeaway orders. Payment is taken when you pick up the food. They take cash and card. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious - and great value for money. The onion bhajis and chicken pakora starters were perfect (yes - we did order the same starters as last time!! Would definitely recommend trying this place out. Their website says that they will deliver but as it is only a few minutes from White Acres I drove over to pick it up. Will be back to visit them again very soon! Parking is on the road around the restaurant - so can be a bit hit and miss.
  

• New Garden Chinese - Restaurant & Take Away Chapel Rd, Indian Queens, Saint Columb TR9 6LB Open 5pm to 10pm Tuesday to Sunday - Closed on Mondays No website - so ordering all done over the phone, with payment taken when you collect the food. I ordered mid week - so not too busy. Weekends are busy with 6pm being peak take away time! Prices were good value - but then I am comparing them to my local take away near Watford! Have used their take away service previously and they didn't disappoint - had a great meal. Just what I needed after a long day at the beach! Small car park out the back if no space out front of the restaurant, but the entrance is very tight. There is overflow carparking at the laundry. This is back down the road just past Port n Starboard off the mini roundabout.

  The restaurant is great value with huge portions of delicous food.
  

• Port & Starboard Fish & Chip - Restaurant & Take Away Chapel Rd, Indian Queens, Saint Columb TR9 6JZ www.theportandstarboard.co.uk Closed on Sundays, Open 12 noon to 1.30pm Tuesday to Friday, Open 4.30pm to 8pm Monday to Saturday Online ordering with timed pick up slots means no long queue for their delicious fish n chips. Better value than the onsite chippie at White Acres from a portion size point of view. They also have a restaurant onsite - you will need to book a table as they do get very busy. Last orders for the restaurant are 30 minutes before closing. Gluten free cod available. Beef dripping used for cooking. They have picked up their game since 2025 and we have used them twice recently and really enjoyed everything we have tried (cod, haddock & plaice!) Definitely better to order online than order on arrival - this will reduce your wait time dramatically.
  

• Francines Fish & Chips - Take Away Chesterton Place, Chester Road, Newquay, TR7 2RU www.francinesnewquay.touchtakeaway.net/menu Closed Sundays and Mondays. Open lunchtimes and 4.30 to 9.30pm Stupendous fish n chips! Cooked in beef dripping, locally produced potatoes peeled and chipped on site, great portions, good value (a large chips will feed 3 adults easily).

  Online ordering system allows you to choose a pick up time and then walk straight into the chip shop (past the very long queues) to the till on the left side of the counter and let them know you have arrived. Your order will be ready in 5 mins. Free parking all around so easy to pick up .

• The Cod End - Cafe & Take Away 9 Cliff Rd, Newquay TR7 2NE Open 12noon to 9pm every day Located on the main road into Newquay next to Aldi. Don't be tempted to use the Aldi carpark when the store is shut as you will get a ticket. Shoppers using the Aldo carpark have to enter their registration number in store. If you are going into Newquay and fancy fish n chips this is a great stop. You can eat in and enjoy the stunning views across Great Western Beach towards the Headland as the place sits on the cliffs above the main Newquay beaches. Take away and you can stroll down the path to Great Western beach and have sunset supper! Gluten free cod available Recently visited - fish was fab. All cooked fresh to order. They also offer vegetarian chips (didn't know this was a thing!).
  

• Mawgan Porth Beach - food outlets https://www.facebook.com/freshcornish/?locale=en_GB Cornish Fresh - wood fired pizza shed Pizza take away with outdoor seating just down from the entrance to the beach. Waiting times can be long at peak times, but you can pre-order. Absolutely delicious. https://bluefishbar.co.uk/ Blue Fish Bar - fish n chip takeaway Fish n chip take away located right next to the Merrymoor Inn - open 5pm to 7.45pm 6 nights a week (closed on Sundays). Arriving at Mawgan Porth after 4pm gives you free parking at the car park behind Bettys (not the Merrymoor car park). Gives you a few hours to swim with life guard cover and then you can enjoy this amazing beach with a choice of takeaway options!
  

• Flounders Fish n Chips 15 East St, Newquay TR7 1DN Saturday - open 12 to 8.30pm; Sunday & Tuesday 4.30pm to 8pm Closed Mondays; Wed & Thursday 12 - 1.45pm and 4.30 to 8pm Reasonable sized portions but delicious and worth waiting for. If you are lucky you will find a parking space close by on the road outside