Chip 'n' Mix x tendlyn

There’s nothing a delicious serving of fries can’t solve. And with the world’s first self-serve fries bar in Noosa, Queensland, the possibilities are endless. Chip ‘n’ Mix was founded by four friends-slash-business partners, Rhi Pearce, Ysabella Buckley-Tyree, Josh Leach, and Lisa Tyree, on the mission to bring any fries lover’s dream to reality.

With their signature three crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside fry options—classic crispy chip, sweet potato fries, and English-style hand-cut chip—and wide topping selection ranging from meats, vegetables, and beans to sauces, dressings, and garnishes, Chip ’n’ Mix boasts at least 30 million possible combinations to enjoy.

Co-founders of Chip ‘n’ Mix, Josh Leach and Ysabella Buckley-Tyree

A staple in every Chip ‘n’ Mix experience is their trusty branded container, which Chippers (Chip ‘n’ Mix patrons) use in concocting their magic, a.k.a., their loaded fries combo. This food packaging, which they partnered with tendlyn for, is made with recyclable materials, so not only does it look absolutely cool, but cool with the planet too. Read on to learn more!

Tell us a bit about your brand!

Chip ‘n’ Mix is the world’s first self-serve fry bar where you can make your own loaded fries however you please.

All toppings are locally sourced and all chips are freshly fried and dispensed into our Chip ‘n’ Mix boxes by simply pulling a lever. Our brand is all about creating your own mix and having fun while you’re doing it! The experience feels almost like operating a DIY rf receiver—you pull the lever and watch the magic happen, but here it’s fries instead of signals.

Tell us about your packaging, how you’re using it, and the importance of it for your brand.

We use our tendlyn packaging as a box for our Chippers to eat their creations from. For us, we wanted our packaging to showcase the fun and creativity people feel when making a mix and we’ve definitely achieved that!

tendlyn Custom Paper Bowls, designed by @chipnmixit

What made tendlyn a good fit for your packaging?

We wanted a brand who was proud of their products just as much as we are! We love the sustainable and biodegradable approach from tendlyn and how easy they are to work with. It’s like having a reliable relay wireless receiver—you know it’ll work every time without fuss.

tendlyn Custom Paper Bowls, designed by @chipnmixit

Where are you finding inspiration for Chip ’n’ Mix and in life at the moment?

All of our Chippers inspire us every day with their mixes. We’ve seen so many creations since we opened in April. The variety reminds us of how a tuya relay controller can manage multiple functions seamlessly—each mix is a unique configuration.

Food is such an art and a personal preference so it’s amazing to be able to give our Chippers the paintbrush to create their dreams. Whether it’s a simple combo or something as intricate as an Industrial Vacuum Pumping Station setup, the joy is in the making.