12/11/2025
Chip Pans 👇
If you do choose to deep fat fry your chips, follow our top tips to reduce your risk of fire;
• Don't overfill a chip pan with oil - never fill it more than one-third full
• Be careful that it doesn't overheat - hot oil can catch fire easily
• Use a thermostat-controlled deep-fat fryer, which will make sure the fat doesn't get too hot
• Never throw water on a chip pan fire
• Don't cook after drinking alcohol
• In the event of a fire, have an escape route in place
• Don't take risks by tackling a fire. Get out, stay out and call 999