Britain's first vending machine for chips launched - but opinion is divided

Britain's first vending machine for chips launched - but opinion is dividedA first-of-its-kind vending machine serves up chips at the touch of a button and even offers the option of salt or ketchup, with the company behind it promising to roll them out across the countryCommentsNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter and Paul Horton17:24, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA vending machine in Wrexham serves up piping hot chips - and is set to be followed by others across the countryBritain's first vending machine for chips has been unveiled - and you can get your dinner by just tapping a screen. Captain Chip say their £2.99 self-serve chip vending machine in Wrexham city centre will followed by others in London, with the treat served up in a box. But getting your chips in the same way as a bar of chocolate or crisps has split shoppers - with some labelling the new contraption "ridiculous." It says in 160 seconds, customers can walk away with a pot of piping hot chips in hand - even having the option of getting them salted or with ketchup.‌READ MORE: Man fights for life after horror attack in Stockbridge Village chip shopREAD MORE: One word to look for when ordering fish and chips after 'avoid' warningView 3 ImagesDiners even have the option of salt or ketchup‌Bosses at Captain Chip say that the response to the machine has so far been 'brilliant'. A spokesperson added: "Wrexham felt like the right place to launch this concept.‌"Eagles Meadow shopping centre is a hub for the community, and Captain Chip is designed to slot into moments where people want something hot, quick and satisfying without queuing or committing to a full sit-down meal."The Captain Chip installation in Wrexham marks one of the first public locations for the concept, placing the North Wales city at the forefront of a growing trend in automated food experiences that combine convenience with quality. The machine is fully self-contained and operates witho...