10 Fakeaway ideas to make at home

Bring the flavours of your favourite takeaway home with our top 10 fakeaway recipes. From burgers and pizzas to tacos, ramen and crispy fried chicken, these easy, family-friendly dishes are perfect for cosy nights in, weekend treats or sharing around the table on special occasions.

Food Editor

Olivia Ferguson

What is a fakeaway?

A fakeaway is a homemade version of your favourite takeaway, bringing dishes like burgers, pizzas, ramen and fried chicken to your own kitchen. Fakeaways can be a great way to save money compared to ordering in, while giving you complete control over the ingredients, making it easier to pack in extra veg, choose leaner proteins or make simple swaps to suit your family's tastes. All the flavour and fun of a takeaway, with the added benefit of knowing exactly what's gone into it.

Comfort food recipes

Best fakeaway ideas

Pizza: Customise with your favourite toppings for a family-friendly crowd-pleaser.
Curries: From creamy Thai curries to crispy katsu and curry-house classics.
Burger: Juicy burgers loaded with all your favourite toppings.
Fried chicken: Crispy, golden and perfect for sharing.
Ramen: Comforting noodle bowls packed with fresh veggies and bold flavours.
Chinese: From salt and pepper chicken to stir-fries.
Mexican: Tacos, burritos and loaded bowls everyone can customise.
Kebab: Spiced meat, fresh salad and warm flatbreads make an easy fakeaway feast.

Top 10 fakeaway recipes

Put down the takeaway menu and try one of these please-all recipes instead. From comforting classics to global favourites, these dishes are guaranteed to make staying in feel like a treat.

Quick and easy recipes

1. Chinese

If a Chinese takeaway is your usual order, try this fuss-free salt and pepper chicken traybake. Chicken, chips, peppers and onions are roasted together with aromatic Chinese five-spice, before being served with a rich curry sauce for dunking.

Chinese recipes

2. Ramen

Quicker than waiting for a delivery and made with just five ingredients, this veggie gyoza ramen is a simple fakeaway you'll be making on repeat. Ready in 15 minutes, it combines noodles, a rich broth and vegetable gyoza for a comforting dinner that's as budget-friendly as it is satisfying.

Noodle recipes

3. Burgers

Skip the burger delivery and make this restaurant-worthy version at home instead. Rich Wagyu beef burgers are topped with sweet caramelised onions and served in brioche buns for a simple but impressive weekend family feast.

Burger recipes

4. Fish and chips

Put a fresh spin on the chippy tea with these panko fish finger sandwiches and shoestring fries. Crispy fish fillets coated in golden panko breadcrumbs are tucked into soft rolls and served with homemade fries for a fun twist on the British classic.

Fish recipes

5. Pizza

Creamy burrata, silky mortadella and crunchy pistachios come together on a beautifully blistered wood-fired pizza base, finished with a sweet-and-spicy peach and jalapeño relish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is an easy way to bring the flavours of your favourite pizza takeaway home.

Pizza recipes

6. Kebabs

Turn family dinner into a fakeaway feast with these easy sheet-pan lamb kebabs. Spiced lamb is tucked into warm flatbreads and topped with crunchy cabbage, fiery chillies and garlic mayo, with golden chips on the side.

Kebab recipes

7. Bao buns

Bring a taste of East Asia to the dinner table with these pulled pork bao buns. Soft, fluffy buns are packed with pulled pork and crunchy pickled vegetables for the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and tangy flavours. Better still, they're ready in just 15 minutes, making them a speedy alternative to your usual takeaway order.

Bao bun recipes

8. Curry

For a vegetarian Indian-inspired fakeaway, try this halloumi and spinach curry. Tikka-spiced halloumi, vibrant spinach, and a touch of cream create a rich, comforting dish. To make it feel even more like a takeaway night, serve with warm naan breads, crispy onion bhajis and samosas on the side.

Curry recipes

9. Fried chicken

Bring a taste of the American South to your next fakeaway night with these hot honey chicken and biscuits. Crispy chicken tenders are coated in a sweet-and-spicy hot honey glaze, then paired with blue cheese and bacon 'biscuits' (fluffy American-style scones), Fiery Pickles and garlic mayo.

American-inspired recipes

10. Tacos

Put vegetables centre stage with these mushroom birria-style tacos. Meaty oyster mushrooms are cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce, layered with oozy mozzarella and crisped up in tortillas before being served with an umami-rich broth for dunking. Inspired by the viral taco trend, they're a delicious way to bring bold Mexican-inspired flavours to your dinner table.

Taco topping ideas

Takeaway flavour with M&S Dine In

If cooking from scratch isn't on the menu, you need an iconic M&S Dine In. From comforting curries and hand-finished pizzas to speedy stir-fries, it's an easy way to enjoy a takeaway-style treat at home. Simply choose your favourites, cook and enjoy a delicious night in with minimal effort.

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Published 30/06/2026