Assessment · takeaways round takeaways-2026-09

Dixy Chicken Telford review

Ranked 7 of 10 in Takeaways in Telford

Best for: halal fried chicken, pizzas and late-night takeaway

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40 Castle Street, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5RA · Service area: Telford

Dixy Chicken Telford in short

Dixy Chicken Telford is a halal fried-chicken branch on Castle Street in Hadley, the chain's first Shropshire shop, opened last summer [2]. The local press describes a menu running from fried and grilled chicken to pizzas, burgers, desserts and shakes. The branch holds the top hygiene rating, awarded in its opening weeks [4].

Customers have taken to it quickly at 4.5 on Google [5]. This review reads Dixy Chicken Telford as the area's late-night halal option with the widest menu of any chicken shop in the round. What counts against it is youth: months of trading with no published prices or insurance details. For a new branch finding its feet, the early reviews read well. That is a strong opening by any measure.

Dixy Chicken Telford reviews and ratings on other sites

Every public rating we hold for Dixy Chicken Telford, with the source, scale, count and the date we read it. These are customers' ratings, not ours.
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Google4.5 out of 5395

Our verdict

Our judgement: Dixy Chicken Telford suits you if you want halal fried chicken with a wide menu — pizzas, burgers and desserts alongside the chicken — from a new Hadley branch [2]. The 5 hygiene rating and 4.5 review average are both strong starts [4] [5]. What counts against it is youth: months of trading with no published prices or insurance details.

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
64.1 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

61 out of 100

Google 4.5 out of 5 from 395 reviews [5].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

90 out of 100

Food hygiene rating 5 is listed on the register, dated 1 August 2025 [4].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

60 out of 100

The menu range (fried and grilled chicken, pizzas, burgers, desserts, milkshakes, vegan options) is described [2] [3], but item prices are not published on the pages checked. Partial transparency only.

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

55 out of 100

The business site routes to an order store [1]; services, hours and contact come from directory and press pages rather than the site itself [2] [3].

Industry qualifications

Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.

Strengths

  • The branch holds a 5 food-hygiene rating dated 1 August 2025, given in its opening weeks [4].

  • Google shows 4.5 from 395 reviews, seen 4 September 2026, and the menu spans fried and grilled chicken, pizzas, burgers, desserts, milkshakes and vegan options [5] [2].

Limitations

  • The branch opened in summer 2025, so its record is short [2].

  • Item prices are not published on the pages checked, and no insurance details appear [2] [3].

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Questions about Dixy Chicken Telford

Is Dixy Chicken Telford any good?

On the evidence, yes for halal chicken: sixth in our Telford takeaway table with 4.5 on Google despite months of trading. It suits fried chicken with pizzas, burgers and shakes on the side. Read the full review, then check the menu and confirm the total before you pay.

Is Dixy Chicken Telford on the food hygiene register?

Yes. The branch holds the top hygiene rating on the national register, awarded in its opening weeks [4]. That is the only scheme claim on record: no other membership could be sourced from the registers, its website or the platforms checked. Search the branch name on the ratings site yourself to see the current entry.

What does Dixy Chicken Telford charge?

Nothing verifiable: item prices are not published on the pages checked, though the menu range is described [2] [3]. Expect fried and grilled chicken with pizzas, burgers, desserts, milkshakes and vegan options. Ask for item prices and the delivered total before you confirm.

Where does Dixy Chicken Telford work?

From Castle Street in Hadley, serving Telford for eat-in, takeaway and delivery. The branch takes all three order types, so say which you want when you call. Phone ahead with your postcode, confirm delivery reaches you, and ask for opening times on the same call.

How is Dixy Chicken Telford ranked?

Sixth of the ten takeaways in our September round, the pick for halal fried chicken, pizzas and late-night takeaway. What customers say counts most toward each score, then the hygiene rating and trading history. Read the full review, then confirm your total.

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  2. LYFBAR69.4 / 100Ranked 2. Best for fresh made-to-order food with low waste.
  3. Wrekin Giant67.0 / 100Ranked 3. Best for waterside pub meals with family facilities.
  4. Kebab Ye Oakengates66.0 / 100Ranked 4. Best for kebab shop takeaway in Oakengates.

Sources

  1. Dixy Chicken Telford order site Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  2. Shropshire Star — Dixy Chicken Telford opening report (May 2025) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  3. Wheree — Dixy Chicken Telford menu page Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  4. Food Standards Agency — hygiene rating for Dixy Chicken, Castle Street (FHRSID 1832905) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  5. Google Maps listing — Dixy Chicken Telford Retrieved 4 September 2026.

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