Rolleston Food Bar is a fish and chips shop on Chaucer Street in Rolleston, Selwyn, holding a Google rating of 3.9 from 339 reviews. Good fish and chips come down to freshness: the batter should shatter rather than sag, which usually means the fish is fried to order rather than held under a warmer, and the chips should be crisp outside, fluffy within and well drained. Many locals judge a food bar by its chips first, since fine fish can be undone by soggy ones. Busy periods often mean fast turnover and hot oil, so a short wait for freshly cooked food is usually worth it. It also pays to ask for fish and chips packed separately, so the steam doesn't soften the batter on the trip home. For Rolleston households after a proper takeaway dinner close to home, this Chaucer Street food bar is a handy local stop.