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South of Scotland and Ayrshire has 647 takeaway and sandwich shop premises and 1,547 restaurant and café premises across 5 council areas on the FSA register (pulled 13 November 2026). Chefzi gives each of them their own ordering site at 0% commission, first month free, no card, month to month.
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Council areas in South of Scotland and Ayrshire, by number of takeaways
| Council area | Takeaways | Restaurants and cafés | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ayrshire (Kilmarnock, Cumnock) | 165 | 380 | 90.9% |
| North Ayrshire (Irvine, Kilwinning) | 150 | 188 | 94.1% |
| Dumfries and Galloway (Dumfries, Stranraer) | 130 | 448 | 83.3% |
| South Ayrshire (Ayr, Troon) | 112 | 246 | 98.1% |
| Scottish Borders (Galashiels, Hawick) | 90 | 285 | 72.8% |
Across South of Scotland and Ayrshire, 89.2% of rated takeaway premises show a Pass (FHIS).
Trading names containing a cuisine word, across the area: chinese57, fish and chips51, indian43, pizza35, kebab25.
How South of Scotland and Ayrshire compares with the UK
Per 10,000 residents South of Scotland and Ayrshire has 10.3 takeaway premises (647 for roughly 629,580 people on the ONS mid-2025 estimate), close to the 9.1 across the UK. Among the 9 areas with a page on this site, South of Scotland and Ayrshire ranks 6th for takeaway premises per head.
Inside South of Scotland and Ayrshire the density is uneven: East Ayrshire has 13.6 takeaway premises per 10,000 residents and Scottish Borders has 7.7.
Rated takeaways that show a Pass: 98.1% in South Ayrshire, 72.8% in Scottish Borders, so the area average of 89.2% hides a 25.3-point spread.
26% of South of Scotland and Ayrshire's takeaway premises (165 of 647) are in East Ayrshire.
Across the UK 46% of takeaway premises carry an inspection from the last 12 months; in South of Scotland and Ayrshire it is 48%.
By name, the cuisine words that appear most often here are chinese 0.7% (UK 0.8%); fish and chips 0.7% (UK 0.9%); indian 0.6% (UK 0.7%), each as a share of all premises. A name count misses any premises without the word in its name.
The takeaways are spread over 58 postcode districts; the six below account for 34% of the total.
| Postcode district | Takeaways | Share of area | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| KA1 | 65 | 10% | 92% |
| DG1 | 36 | 6% | 81% |
| KA8 | 34 | 5% | 97% |
| KA12 | 30 | 5% | 93% |
| KA7 | 29 | 4% | 100% |
| KA3 | 28 | 4% | 96% |
Sources: FSA open data pulled 13 November 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0) and ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Shares from small samples shift quickly, so use them as a guide.
Late-night hot food (11pm to 5am) is handled by each council, so the rules and forms differ between the areas above (Scotland uses a late hours catering licence). Each area page links its own council's licensing page where we found one, and the late night refreshment licence guide covers the general rules.
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Questions
How many takeaways are there in South of Scotland and Ayrshire?
The FSA register lists 647 takeaway and sandwich shop premises and 1,547 restaurant, café and canteen premises across the 5 council areas on this page, pulled 13 November 2026. East Ayrshire has the most takeaway premises (165).
Does Chefzi work in every part of South of Scotland and Ayrshire?
Yes. Delivery zones are drawn around the streets each kitchen can reach, so any town or village works. We get you live in 24 to 48 hours, max, with your menu set up for you.
How much does Chefzi cost?
Starter is £12 a month (£9 billed yearly), Plus £22 (£19) and Pro £49 (£39), per location and ex VAT, 0% commission, first month free with no card, month to month with no contract.
Which council area in South of Scotland and Ayrshire has the most takeaways?
East Ayrshire, with 165 of the 647 takeaway and sandwich shop premises on the FSA register (26%). Per head, East Ayrshire is the densest, at 13.6 per 10,000 residents.
Which postcode districts in South of Scotland and Ayrshire have the most takeaways?
On the register pulled 13 November 2026 the busiest districts are KA1 (65), DG1 (36), KA8 (34), KA12 (30), and takeaways sit across 58 districts in all.
How do hygiene ratings for South of Scotland and Ayrshire takeaways compare across the area?
Among rated takeaways, the share that show a Pass is 98.1% in South Ayrshire and 72.8% in Scottish Borders. Ratings are a snapshot of one inspection each, so treat the gap as a pointer.
Source: Food Standards Agency open data (Open Government Licence v3.0), pulled 13 November 2026. All UK locations.
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