Kidney friendly fakeaways

Our Kidney Kitchen fakeaway (fake takeaway) recipes are the perfect way to make takeaway-style food at home! Our delicious recipes range from family favourite pizzas and fish and chips to flavour-packed curries and kebabs.

Kidney friendly fakeaways

Try out our Kidney Kitchen fakeaway recipes to find some new favourite meals for those 'treat' days.

If you are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure, it can be difficult to know how to enjoy eating out or having a takeaway.

"Making a ‘fakeaway’ at home is often better for people with kidney disease," explains Angeline Taylor, Kidney Kitchen kidney dietitian. "When you cook at home, you know exactly what is going into the meal and can keep the salt lower. You can choose ingredients that suit your needs and avoid hidden additives. Takeaways often contain a lot of salt and extra ingredients you might not expect, and you can’t always tell what’s in them. A homemade meal gives you the same tasty flavours, but in a way that’s easier to manage and more suitable for you."

When it comes to food and nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all advice for people living with kidney disease. If you have CKD stage 4 or 5, your kidney dietitian will offer you personalised nutrition advice and support. Kidney Kitchen makes CKD diet recommendations easy to follow, with recipes that have been analysed by kidney dietitians and approved by the BDA Renal Nutrition Group and are suitable for people living with all stages of CKD.

Kidney Kitchen fakeaway recipes

  • Homemade fish and chips with mushy peas

    A healthier twist on fish and chips served with mushy peas. This quick British classic will become a firm family favourite.

  • Leek, parsley and chive fishcakes

    These delicious crispy fishcakes are simple to make and deliver great flavour from the leeks and chives for a weeknight dinner.

  • Chicken, leek and tarragon pie

    A filling meal for all the family, this pie is rich, creamy and comforting - perfect for the weekend! When served with boiled vegetables (but no potatoes), it makes a great low potassium meal.

  • Chicken and vegetable curry

    This Indian-style, high-protein curry combines spicy, marinated chicken with plenty of vegetables –.perfect for batch cooking.

  • Butternut squash and chickpea curry

    This quick and easy vegetable curry is a tasty midweek choice. Use a plant based yogurt or coconut cream for a vegan friendly meal.

  • Margherita pizza with side salad

    You can’t beat a classic homemade margherita pizza with tomato pizza sauce and mozzarella. Easy to make with a little effort, this delicious pizza will be a crowd pleaser.

  • Calzone pizza with roasted vegetables and pesto

    This folded pizza is a kidney-friendly twist on a classic comfort food, but created to be lower in salt, potassium and phosphate.

  • Chicken stir fry

    This recipe is designed to use up leftover chicken (from a roast for example) for a quick and easy dinner.

  • Sweet and sour prawns with rice

    A healthier and tastier take on a Chinese classic. This quick recipe is a delicious option that is suitable for everyone as it is low in phosphate, potassium and salt. It's easily adaptable if you have been advised to increase your protein.

  • Egg-fried rice

    A quick yet wholesome meal for those busy days that is packed with the goodness of vegetables and eggs.

  • Chicken kebabs with herby couscous salad

    This colourful dish makes a lovely summer recipe and is ideal for a BBQ. The chicken compliments the fresh citrus and pomegranate flavours in the salad. As it is low in potassium and high in protein, it's an ideal meal for those having dialysis.

  • Sticky tofu kebabs with rice

    A sticky and sweet vegan dish of marinated tofu and vegetables served with rice and a fresh salad. This light meal is perfect to prepare in advance and cook over a barbeque.