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Sustainability Matters Business Matters Origin Matters 87% of diners agree sustainable fish is important to them, but only one quarter know what to look for when visiting their local fish & chip shop.
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Kerrymaid for your menu! Diversify to Increase Profits By Karen Heavey, brand manager for Kerrymaid
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over sundaes and ice cream shakes, the DaVinci Drizzles portfolio wonderfully complements a variety of desserts. Research suggests that millennial consumers have increasingly embraced menu items from their childhood, namely the 80s and 90s. From an indulgent Caramel Sauce to a Toffee with Devon Cream or zesty Sicilian Lemon flavours, DaVinci Gourmet Drizzles can take customers back in time with nostalgic flavour combinations whilst providing the perfect opportunity to maximise your dessert offering and boost your seasonal ice cream sales. Ice cream shakes remain on trend and can be an ideal cooling treat to take away during a warm summer afternoon. Kerrymaid’s delicious and velvety Angelito Thickshake Mix is perfect for experimenting with some fun freakshakes to entice your customers. But again, the key to creating a popular shake menu is to allow your customers to customise their shakes with a variety of topping flavours to suit their individual needs – and what better way to do this than by topping your shakes with the timeless flavours of the Davinci Gourmet Drizzle range? No matter your customers’ needs, pairing Kerrymaid Angelito base with a DaVinci Gourmet Drizzles can help you to create inspiring dessert menus that push the boundaries of your craft in every serve. For more information on Kerrymaid visit www.kerrymaid.com Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • April 2022
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APRIL 2022
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The Bay Fish & Chips holds charity auction
Diary Dates
Happie to Help!
Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed
Judging at the 2022 National Pie Awards!
Triple Whammy!!!
Support For Ukraine
In Clark’s Shoes!
The Clark twins and Mallinson’s Ranges
Phenomenal!
Henry Nuttall Ranges are the Best Yet!
Give Us a Fry! British designed and built frying ranges
Salvation! KFE Deliverance
Kelly’s Heroes
Women in Fish and Chips
British Kebab Awards 2022 The Speaker of the House Kebab!
Transplant Your Sales! Kismet Kebabs - new plant-based range!
Ice, Ice Baby!! When the heat is on call Snowshock
The EdinburghTattie-oo! What’s Cooking? 2022 and Babylon!
The I.T, Crowd! FRY I.T. 2022 truly was a wonderful success
It’s a Shaw Thing! Stock up for Summer with classic flavours
I.T’s a Knockout! Meijer attends FRY IT 2022
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Banking on Paul! Chippy helps out again with local foodbank
Ticket to Fried! Michael’s Toronto Beatles Chippy Still Thriving
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Outlandish! The Bay Fish & Chips holds charity auction for exclusive signed bottle of sam Heughan’s the Sassenach whisky!
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ulti award winning Stonehaven based fish and chip business, The Bay Fish & Chips, held the ultimate auction for Outlander fans, giving them the chance to own a signed bottle of Sam Heughan’s popular ‘The Sassenach’ whisky, signed by
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the star the day he wrapped filming on season six of the smash hit show. The auction was being run in aid of ‘Finlay’s Fund’, an organisation set up to support Finlay Sangster, a young man based in Stonehaven where The Bay is located. Finlay lives with Cerebral Palsy, and the fund was set up in 2009 to help with his support needs. The result was an amazing £2,500 raised for Finlay! £900 secured the original lot, with Calum securing a second signed bottle which also sold for £900! One of the bottles is on its way to the Faroes to Hanson Jógvan (owner of Gadus). Calum topped up the amount raided from the whiskey with the money donated in his shop for carrier bags. Gail Sangster, Finlay’s mother, said: “Calum’s kindness and the generosity of his customers has allowed us to support Finlay through the purchase of various pieces of equipment to support daily living and pay for private therapists to support physio sessions. Calum has supported and sponsored events, donated his bag charge and now he’s organised this exciting auction. We can’t express how grateful we are for the continued support and the genuine interest he takes in Finlay and his progress. We are so very lucky to live in such a fabulous town surrounded by the best community and the best fish and chips! I’m glad the bids came in from the Outlander fans as well as the whisky fans.“ Calum Richardson, Owner and Chef at The Bay, added: “Finlay is an inspirational young man who’s achieved a great many things despite the significant challenges he has experienced in his life. At The Bay, we’re fortunate to be given the opportunity to regularly cater for film and TV sets, Outlander being one we’ve done a couple of times now. The team over there are really friendly, and that of course includes Sam himself. He was kind enough to sign two bottles of his amazing whisky for us, and we thought this would be a nice way to help raise some much-needed funds for young Finlay. For more information about The Bay Fish & Chips, visit: www.thebayfishandchips.co.uk For more information on Finlay’s Fund, visit: www.finlaysfund.co.uk Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • April 2022
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Diary Dates Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed...
July 4th - 10th Great British Pea Week It aims to increase awareness and understanding of the provenance and heritage of peas, giving British consumers a reason to celebrate the little green nutritional wonders during harvesting time.
September 11th
April 21st British National Tea Day National Tea Day is the time Britain takes to celebrate its longstanding relationship with the steeped drink. Their love for tea is so deep that collectively they consume more than 60 billion cups a year. That’s upwards of 165 million cups a day
Isle of Ely/Chippy Chat Open Day The chip shop owner’s day out of the year!
May 16th - 22nd National Vegetarian Week National Vegetarian Week 2022 is about choosing more vegetarian food to help tackle the climate crisis. Choosing more vegetarian food means less of an impact on animals whose habitats are adversely affected by climate change.
Sept 18th – Oct 3rd
National Fish & Chip Day 2022 In association with NEODA is on Friday May 27th. Let us know what you are doing.
June 13th - 17th Healthy Eating Week 2022 The big message for the Week this year is, Eat well for you and the planet. With resources to help everyone on their journey to having a healthier and more sustainable diet
British Food Fortnight British Food Fortnight 2022 is set to be the biggest and most popular yet with communities and organisations across the county making plans to take part.
December 4th The Chippy Chat Ball The Chippy Chat Ball is booked in, fingers crossed, pandemics allowing we will be back next year.
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Keep up to date with trade events by visiting www.chippychat.co.uk and clicking on events. If you’re organising an event and would like to send us details so that we might mention it here and/or on the Chippy Chat website email your details to - austen@chippychat.co.uk
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Frymax Champions Sustainability
You don’t become the Fryers’ favourite for over sixty five years without listening to the needs of your customers and adapting to changing market circumstances. That is why, for several years Frymax has been made only from fully traceable, certified sustainable palm oil. This devotion to sustainability is backed by the RSPO and conforms to the economic, social and environmental requirements laid down by this body. The Frymax commitment to sustainability is evidenced by an involvement in project Mariposa which supports smallholders in Latin America, providing them with the tools and expertise to produce fully sustainable palm oil. This in turn enables Frymax to maintain consistent colour, consistent quality, consistent frying time and consistent delicious end results. As befits a brand leader, Frymax is the first to recognise initiatives which will produce benefits all - round. The commitment to sustainability is clear evidence of this.
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Sustainorble! Norwegian Seafood Council Launches Campaign to Deliver Sustainability Message
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he Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is rolling out an educational programme to help fish and chip shop operators to have more knowledge and information about sustainable fish, and to support them in communicating this to their customers. Kick-starting the campaign, ‘Fish & Tips: A guide to sustainable frying and business’, is a three-part video series designed to communicate the importance of sustainable fish and business operations, and to provide friers with all the tools they need to communicate to their customers the great value they are getting in every portion. As well as exploring fish origin and produce sourcing, the videos cover topics such as oil management, sustainable staffing and customer communication/marketing. The videos have been created following a recent survey of fish and chip shop operators – carried out by the NSC in partnership with the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) – which revealed that 88% of fish and chip shop owners find the issue of sustainably sourced fish especially important, but the majority struggle to communicate this to their customers . Additional research shows that only 24% of those who regularly eat fish and chips would know what to look for in a sustainable fish offering when visiting their local outlet, and 74% of Brits want fish and chip shops to do more to educate them about the sustainable credentials of the fish they sell .
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The videos showcase best practice from fish and chip shop operators, providing the steps operators can take to improve their sustainability credentials, and to start effectively communicating this to customers. Owner of The Cod’s Scallops, John Molnar, who features in the videos, says: “This is all about transparency at sea, and for my business, this is an asset. For the Norwegians, their production is 100% above board. I’ve seen it, and I can tell you how this fish is caught and how it is processed: all caught, processed and frozen within six hours.” “Consumers should be aware that by purchasing from a sustainable shop, they are contributing to the future of our oceans and its fish stocks,” adds Hans Frode Kielland Asmyhr, UK Director, Norwegian Seafood Council. “We hope the initiative will support operators to consider the origin of their ingredients, while also giving their customers insight about what goes into a typical fish and chip meal.” Norway is home to the world’s largest cod stock, and over 37m meals containing Norwegian seafood are served worldwide every day. For many years, Norway has been at the forefront when it comes to maintaining and regulating sustainable fisheries. By choosing fish labelled Seafood from Norway, operators can be confident that they really are serving their customers the best quality seafood. The Fish & Tips video series is available for all fish and chip shop operators to watch on Seafood From Norway UK’s YouTube channel. They can also be found on the NFFF’s website as part of their training resources. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • April 2022
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Sustainability Matters Business Matters Origin Matters Almost 9 in 10 UK diners understand the importance of sustainable seafood… …but only a quarter know what to look for in a fish and chip shop
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Triple Whammy!!! Operators are being hit from all sides. A Hewigo range can help reduce the worst effects Soaring energy bills A Hewigo high efficiency ranger is Gastec rated to be 93% efficient. From actual customer experience using our high efficiency equipment can save 30% on fuel consumption, 40% in oil usage and 20% in raw materials compared to a standard range. For claims of high efficiency always ask to see the certificate. In addition the range may also incorporate other energy saving features such as the 3-stage oil filtration, LED display lighting and computerised temperature and timer touch control.
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Inflation Increased prices do not mean buying cheap. They mean looking for best value. Hewigo ranges now offer more value than ever. Extras, which many other companies charge for, are now part of our standard package (see advert across) to make your working environment just a little bit more trouble free and efficient. Having an autonomous manufacturing facility in the UK we are less affected by economic changes and can respond rapidly to any of your requirements. The new customer Click & Collect has become an essential sales tool of many fish and chip shops. In response to these changed circumstances Hewigo has developed a 3-pan range which incorporates new features with emphasis on the practicalities of collection and delivery. Space can be used to store bagged-ready orders underneath a rail bar of heat lamps with no worries about headroom. Space is also given over to frying baskets likely to contain par-cooked chips making the whole operation more streamlined and complementary to your order system. Phillip Purkiss MD of Hewigo UK says “There is no doubt that Click&Collect will provide a greater share of turnover for the progressive outlet. The financial capacity within Hewigo means constant innovation, stylish options, latest technology and great service. You can be assured of not only a best value range but a commitment to future service, parts and business support.” For further info call 0121 544 9120 0r visit www.hewigo.com Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • April 2022
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Important extras from Hewigo
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• Frylite • Triple Filtration • Fish Drainers in Cabinet and Pan • Tongs and Chip Scoop Holders • Coloured LED front panel lighting • Choice of front panel design including new ART DECO style or powder coated • SMART thermostatically controlled chip box • Your cash register integrated free
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In Clark’s Shoes! We spoke to Steve and Andy Clark twin brothers who run The Kingfisher, Keswick after they chose Mallinson’s for their new range Q1: How long have you owned your shop? We took on the business in 2010. Our father ran a popular and successful butcher’s shop nearby for many years and we still make our famous Cumberland sausage to an age-old secret recipe. Keswick is a popular, busy tourist destination as well as being home to 5,000 hungry residents year-round. We pride ourselves on serving the highest quality food as our reputation is everything. Q2: Why did you change your range? Unfortunately, we had a fire at the shop, so we had no choice! Q3: How many ranges had you owned or worked on before buying your new Mallinson’s range? A: Just the one. After the fire we felt we needed a change. Q4: How did you come across Mallinson’s? Our long-standing independent service engineer recommended Mallinson’s and we trust his judgement given that he works on all kinds of ranges every day. He told us that Mallinson’s ranges were solid, reliable and built to last. We looked at their website and saw that the company has a solid history and all their ranges are handmade in Lancashire by a team of highly experienced engineers, many of whom have been with the company for decades. Q5: What were your criteria when deciding on a new range? After the fire our main concern was safety. We were told that Mallinson’s configure their ranges to separate the steam and fume pipes as an added safety feature and that they have a proven track record of safety and reliability. 14
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We also like simplicity – we have a busy restaurant upstairs as well as the takeaway downstairs and we need the range to fry the food quickly with a minimum of fuss. We have always thought that frying fish and chips should be simple and as with any piece of equipment the more functions and gadgets there are, the more can go wrong and we wanted our new range to last. Q6: So why did you decide to go with Mallinson’s? Mark and Martin visited us right away and despite their football allegiances we got on really well! They reviewed all aspects of the shop and restaurant, noting the extraction route as well as the space available for the new range. In the circumstances we were dealing with an insurance company and Mark and Martin were very helpful with that too, providing relevant documents at short notice as and when required. Q7: And how are you finding your new Mallinson’s range? We couldn’t be happier with the range; it is exactly what we hoped for and what we need. All the team at Mallinson’s were superb before, during and after the installation and we would recommend them to anyone! Call Mallinson’s today on 01706 299000 to talk about your next range
Contact Mallinsons of Oldham Trent Industrial Estate, Duchess St, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7UT mallinsonsofoldham.com 01706 299000 Mallinson’s of Oldham Limited
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“We are absolutely delighted with the range, it looks fantastic and it is so easy to use! We would highly recommend Mallinson’s to anyone!” Mike and Pat Djamalis, Mike’s Chippy, Heywood, Manchester
All of our ranges are handcrafted and bespoke to your shop. We give a market leading 8 year warranty on pans. Great quality at a Fair Price, with no hidden extras. Full UK coverage contact us for a no obligation quote today Mallinson’s of Oldham, Trent Industrial Estate, Duchess St, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7UT 01706 299000 office@mallinsonsofoldham.com
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MALLINSON’S GREAT BRITSH FRYING RANGES SINCE 1920
Phenomenal! Henry Nuttall Ranges are the Best Yet!
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enry Nuttall is the oldest and original range manufacturer, with a 157-year association with Fish and Chips. However, despite the longevity, the last 4 years have been our busiest yet under our ownership since 2004, exceeding the number of frying range orders year on year. To ensure the longevity of our presence in this industry, we’ve taken a number of steps to ensure that Henry Nuttall is around for the next 157 years. We have recently invested £450,000 into new fiber laser machine, press brake and hydraulic guillotine. This should allow for a 20% increase in output orders for the forthcoming year. Not only will this increase our efficiency, but it will also allow us to continue to manufacture to same highquality standards as present. We have developed an under canopy frying Range for a solution for smaller kitchens and also offer a great addition to fish and chip shops wanting to increase output or perhaps offer separate products, such as GF/vegan/ vegetarian. The demand for this style of range has much exceeded our expectation. Especially as it was developed perhaps with the restaurant industry in mind however, there has been a great demand from Fish and chip shop owners, looking to increase capacity, or facilitate an expanding delivery and click and collect market. We also have fantastic additional features
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which are included on the frying range as standard, with no extra cost. This includes above pan lighting with every flat top style range, providing a clear view of your product in the pan Also an option of curved glass displays with counter ranges. The extended curved glass gives a fantastic view of your products to the customer. We have also provided for our customers. standalone cabinets/gantry entirely for click and collect/delivery purposes. The pass through display fridge, which provides a seedling point of drinks and other features effortless to your customer without taking additional space at the front of your shop. We are also proud to announce our new OLED controller. This has an updated interface and more user-friendly configuration, including 6 pre-set timers and filtration activation timer. This also has the ability to be connected to the internet, provide remote access to the controller for data analysis and troubleshooting repairs.
Contact Henry Nuttall Ltd Manor Drive Dinnington Sheffield S25 3QU Email: sales@henrynuttallco.uk Visit: www.henrynuttallco.uk T: 01909 560 808
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Southwold Pier, Suffolk
Give Us a Fry! F
ryline are a relatively new frying range manufacturer, however, it is born from a wealth of experience in the industry from both a frying range engineering and previous experience of owning and operating fish and chip shops, giving us a unique industry hands on perspective. We have combined the latest features and technology manufactured with today’s state of the art techniques CNC laser cutting and folding to ensure fantastic build quality, accuracy, and finish. We have the latest gas saving technology using our own unique designed high efficiency gas burner. With high quality German digital controllers, Swiss built buttons, our ranges are built to last. We would welcome any customers to come and see first-hand and try a Fryline range in our showroom to see the quality and performance for themselves. We feel we can offer a genuine comparative quality, efficiency, reliable range at a very competitive price. In what proved to be a very busy 2021, please see a selection of some recent installations.
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Southwold Pier, Suffolk A busy site in the summer months the existing 3 pan range was struggling to cope with the queues. We installed a Fryline 4 pan Alpha Island range with inbuilt oil filtration, bains marie and Ansul fire suppression system. The new range has dramatically reduced queues and is much easier and safer to use for the staff, the in-built oil filtration is ensuring top quality products whilst reducing the oil wastage too.
Priors Kitchen, Northamptonshire
his aging 3 pan range with a Fryline 4 pan Alpha range with 2 x chip boxes and in-built bains marie and over pan LED lighting. With the recent upturn in British seaside resorts following Covid the new range coped with Matt’s busiest season ever, the 2 x chip boxes and central bains marie allowing serving staff to keep queues to a minimum and customers happy. Matts commented on the improved vision the over pan LED lighting has given. He’s also seen a dramatic reduction in gas usage even with the increased levels of business. Priors Kitchen, Northamptonshire We installed a Fryline 3 pan counter range with chip boxes and serving counters each end. The range was ordered, manufactured and installed in less than 5 weeks to meet the shops opening date. Their first fish and chip business, the new range has proved very easy to use and allowed very consistent products with the help of the high accuracy digital pan controllers Village Fryer, Suffolk Another long-standing customer, Joey replaced his 3-pan range with a Fryline 4 pan Alpha range. 2021 proved to be a very busy year for the shop with the addition of delivery service. The new range has coped admirably with all that’s been thrown at it, with their total commitment to quality. The in-built oil filtration has proved a massive benefit ensuring the oil is always optimum condition. Call us on 01553 772935 www.fryline.co.uk
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Salvation! “You’ve got to invest to keep your standards high,” says Gennaro’s
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ennaro’s Fish & Chips in Great Western Road, Glasgow, is a completely different business today from what it was last year, from the way it fries its food, to the speed at which it serves customers, to how easily it trains staff. And it’s all thanks to investing in a four-pan high efficiency Kiremko frying range. “During the peak of the pandemic, orders increased by 100% and our old two pan range struggled to cope, especially with the increase in home delivery orders,” says owner Salvatore Di Rienzo. “So, we needed a new machine, a faster one, a more up-to-date one.” Whilst the additional capacity of having two extra high efficiency pans was anticipated, what really surprised the team was the difference blanching and finishing chips made as opposed to cooking straight through. Salvatore comments: “Before we cooked our chips straight through and they would take about seven minutes. Now we’re double frying them so no one is ever really waiting any more than two minutes. It’s a faster service which has cut down waiting times and means we can serve more customers.” Blanching is also producing a better product, says Salvatore as fresh chips are always guaranteed. “We can do smaller portions but faster so we don’t have a chip box full of chips waiting to be served that might go soft or dry. Chips go out fresh and we’ve had a lot of customers comment and say they prefer the way we do our chips now.” With four high efficiency pans consuming less energy and built-in filtration keeping the oil fresher for longer, Salvatore has seen some big cost savings with his new Kiremko, adding: “I would say we’re saving a good 30-40% in gas while oil I would say we’re saving at least 25%.” Buying the latest frying range with the most up-to-date technology is also having a vast
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improvement on training, with Salvatore now able to up-skill staff more easily, fast-tracking some to become friers. “One of our staff started almost a year ago as a kitchen porter and now he’s a frier. If we hadn’t have bought a Kiremko there’s no way after a year he’d be at the stage he is now. Because the timings and temperatures are all pre-set, staff can just drop a basket, push a button and when it starts ringing that’s the food ready – and it’s the same consistent product each time. Staff can even fry now while battering the fish or the sausages.” With the savings Gennaro’s is making in gas and oil and the increased revenue the business is now generating, Salvatore says investing in a new, modern range – along with a full refurbishment of the premises – has helped give his business an element of security during a challenging time for the industry. “You have to look at your range purchase as an investment and not a cost, because we’re already recouping that investment,” he says. “Over time, in any business, you’ve got to invest to refresh it and give it a new appeal. Your customers are changing all the time and there are new places opening up constantly which means the competition just gets tougher so you can’t rest on your laurels. “When you hear the news that says all these shops are going to close down those are the shops that are really just left behind, they haven’t invested the money or done the marketing that they really need to be doing. You’ve got to invest to keep your standards high.”
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Innovation – As well as the most energy efficient pans on the market, we have made huge advances in range technology and design, including the latest touchscreen controls and powder coating. Training – Our state-of-the-art School of Frying Excellence provides a unique opportunity to learn the art of preparing and cooking fish and chips from award-winning friers After-sales – We’re the only company to offer a 10 year pan warranty to both existing and new customers, something we’ve been doing for more than five years. The environment – We are the first range manufacturer to measure our carbon footprint and commit to being carbon neutral by 2023. If you need help or advice about reducing your carbon footprint, please get in touch.
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Kelly’s Heroes! Women in Fish and Chips Brings Shops Together at a Crucial Time
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he Women in Fish and Chips (WiFC) conference took place recently week bringing female fryers and managers together to share business ideas. Key topics included how to deal with rising costs including the suggestion of an industrywide £10 minimum price for fish and chips. “We must work as an industry to raise the value of fish to keep our businesses running profitably and sustainably,” said Kelly Barnes, co-owner of Krispies in Exmouth. Other topics included how to ‘green’ your business, from The Bay Fish& Chips’ Owner, Calum Richardson. Tips included looking into the journey of every product in your business, from responsible fishing and farming, to using biodegradable and sustainable packaging options. Kaylee Herbert, Director of Harlees, a fish and chip shop chain across Dorset and Wiltshire, explored how to take better care of your ‘back end’ with the use of Google Forms and Flow Training. Other speakers included Chantelle Wright, Owner of Wrights Fish and Chips in the USA, Andrew Crook, President of the NFFF and Julie Waites, Executive Director of FASFA. This was the first physical WiFC conference to take place since the pandemic began. Kelly Barnes, said, “It was great to finally get together, face to face, to share our stories after such a long time.” Calum Richardson added, “It’s great to see JJ Foodservice going beyond being just a wholesaler to bring the industry together at an important time.” The JJ Foodservice event was co-sponsored by Kerry Foods.
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The Speaker of the House Kebab! British Kebab Awards 2022 By Austen Dack
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he Kings and Queens of the kebab industry were crowned recently at the tenth annual British Kebab Awards, celebrating their £2.8 billion contribution to the British economy. Once again, I attended representing the Fish & Chip industry to take in the incredible atmosphere. The British Kebab Awards, sponsored by Just Eat, were held in the ballroom at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, with an audience of over 1,200 guests including more than 150 MPs and Lords. Guests were treated to a cocktail reception with a three-course Anatolian-style meal. They included - Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, speaker of the House of Commons, Nadhim Zahawi MP, Secretary of the State for Education, David Lammy MP, Shadow Foreign secretary, Lord Karan Bilimoria, President of CBI, Kate Nicholls, CEO of UK Hospitality, Andrew Kenny, Managing Director of Just Eat, Paul Scully, Business minister attended and addressed the event. I attended with NFFF President Andrew
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Crook. We were delighted to meet on the night Sir Lindsay Hoyle (the speaker) and Adil Ray OBE creator (and star) of the mightily funny Citizen Kahn, and presenter of GMTV & Lingo. Winners took to the stage triumphing in 18 categories, including Chef of the Year, Kebab Van of the Year, Just Eat Best Delivery, and eight regional awards for recognising the best kebab restaurants across the UK. Thousands of members of the public voted for the 180 finalists to face the judges who included the Labour MP Carolyn Harris; Conservative MP David Warburton; James O’brien of LBC, Adil Ray; and Cobra Beer Sales Director, Samson Sohail. Andrew Kenny, Managing Director of Just Eat UK, headline sponsors of the awards said: “It’s been an honour for Just Eat to support the British Kebab Awards for the past decade; the event is always a highlight of our year. After an undeniably difficult period for the hospitality sector, there’s
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2022 Winners Best Kebab House in Northern Ireland The Sphinx Botanic - Belfast Best Kebab House in Scotland Shawarma King - Glasgow Best Kebab House in Wales Golden BBQ – Cardiff , Yiannos Fish Bar Mynydd Isa Best Kebab Restaurant in North and West London Devran Kitchen – Haringey, Yaprak Restaurant – Ruislip Best Kebab Restaurant in South and East London Yaz Restaurant – Highams Park Duman Doner – North End Rd
never been a better time to recognise the resilient and hardworking individuals across the kebab industry, who are making an invaluable contribution to both their local community and the UK economy. Huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists on their incredible achievement.” Ibrahim Dogus, Lambeth-based restaurateur and founder of the Kebab Awards said: ‘’We had a fantastic array of nominees for the 10th British Kebab Awards from across the UK in all our categories. Our judges have had a really hard time choosing the very best of the best. The awards are for celebrating the chefs, the servers, the drivers, the entrepreneurs and all of the people in our fantastic industry. And most of all, celebrating the mighty kebab! The awards receive fantastic support from the British public and Members of Parliament because they recognise the immense value of the kebab industry to our economy. It’s vital that Lawmakers and Government Ministers – listen to us and hear us when we say we need more support. We need the government to think again on the National Insurance rise, to look again at business rates and increase in VAT.’’
Best Kebab Restaurant Regional Sark Restaurant –MALDON , Turknaz Restaurant – Whitley Bay Zeytin – Horsham Best Newcomer Restaurant in London/Outside London Irmak Lounge – Dunstable Best Takeaway in London Kebab Kid –New King’s Road, Best Turkish Kebab - East Ham Best Takeaway Regional The Fish Yard – Sevenoaks, Master Kebabs – Gillingham Best Value Restaurant Uni Kebab – Southampton, Efes Restaurant Whitechapel Rd, London Customer Satisfaction A La Turka - Ramsgate Fine Dining Restaurant Istanblue - Royton, Skewd Kitchen – Cockfosters Parade Kebab Van of the Year Atalay’s Kebab Van – Thame, Gourmet Kebab – Papworth Everard Just Eat Best Delivery Wellingborough Kebab House – Northampton, Kent Kebab House - Ashford Best Greek Restaurant Tony’s Pita –Finchley Road, London Best Lebanese Restaurant Tarboush –Loughborough Chef of the Year Tacim Yetis / Galata Mezze Restaurant Sittingbourne, Fatma Gungor/ Fatma’s Kitchen - Haywards Heath If you sell great kebabs then enter for 2023 awards here britishkebabawards.co.uk
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Transplant Your Sales! At Kismet Kebabs, we are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new plant-based range!
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Ice, Ice Baby!! Snowshock the one stop shop for your cold drink needs!
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pring is underway and there’s optimism in the air too. Hopefully Britain is gearing up for a great summer. The public are booking home trips & holidays in record numbers & fish & chips, slush drinks and ice cream will be much sought after, and something that you need to be thinking about order volumes now. Snowshock have been in the slush business since 2003 and we have never seen such a busy start to a new year. Business owners more than ever are gearing up now to take advantage of the Staycation trend and the fact that their customers are going to be around more this year, spending their money. It is time you too discovered SnowShock’s tasty and vibrant range of all things slush related, from commercial slush machines to syrups and additional slush consumables. As the proud UK supplier of premium slush products, we provide you with an excellent product and service that will help drive profits for your business. Fizzee Carbonated Slush Has Arrived! Progressing from our commercial slush machine, our Fizzy Carbonated Slush Machines have taken the industry by storm. The time is right for retailers to cash in by bringing this product to their stores and satisfying the demand. In creating Fizzee, we took the concept from the US and added our renowned special values to create an innovative, superior and bold product that has the best flavour, colour and texture. Now is your opportunity, with Fizzee the superior
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brand to reap the benefits of extra profits and increased footfall. Whether you lease our machine or pay for it in one, it’s yours – saving you around £10k over our competitors, what’s more your free stock is worth at least £4200 on rrp. Frappina Frappina is the UK’s only ready to drink dispensed iced coffee. Made from the highest quality ingredients for a stunningly refreshing and great taste. No preparation - the dispenser contains the bag in box and chills it down to 2 degrees C. The iced coffee is ready to serve, simply push and pour - great for self-service. Whippo Hippo We also sell the world’s best Ice Cream machines at the best prices. With an 87% profit margin, it is perfect for you this summer for you to make margins in other areas of your shop! Our expert SnowShock staff are here to help you along the way and are happy to provide more information about the range of slush products we offer.
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The Edinburgh Tattie-oo! What’s Cooking? 2022 – We sample Babylon! By Austen Dack
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fter a 2-year hiatus What’s Cooking? 2022 returned and was batter than ever! Over 70 exhibitors turned up to The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh recently to showcase their products and services to Henry Colbecks customers and the Fish & Chip Industry as a whole. Customers attending What’s Cooking? 2022 where treated to a range on food samples, entertainment and advice from industry leaders during the daylong event as well as it being a great opportunity for networking and support. My favourite had to be the gigantic but incredibly tasty Big Als burger prepared for me by the Kepak team on their impressive food to go stand. The team were demonstrating that by adding new profitable items to your menu you can attract new customers. Suppliers for packaging, oils & fats, frozen at sea fish, equipment, frying ranges and frozen foods flocked in from across the UK and Europe to attend the Edinburgh trade show. The event was well attended by
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customers from both Scotland and England as well as attracting interest from potential new customers and suppliers. Here at Chippy Chat & Isle of Ely Produce, we were once again out in force this time sampling the new Agrico chipping variety Babylon to the thousands who turned out on the day. We were ably assisted by The Real Fresh Chip Co who can supply fresh pre-cut chips to shops across Scotland. Real Fresh were frying Babylon pre cut samples all day and the reaction from the event was very good indeed! Calum Richardson owner at the Bay,Stonehaven said “The Real Fresh Chip Co definitely puts the customer first. It’s great to have a supplier that listens, wants to improve and give advice. Having chips prepared for us this way gives the business more flexibility and more storage. With the volume that we were going through space was becoming a serious issue. We tried Babylon with them today and they
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tasted really good. They fried well looked great and had a great colour. “ Colin Cromar owner of the Fish Hoose near Fife said “I didn’t realise until we started using The Real Fresh Chip Co just what a boon it would be to the business. No more mess, no storage space for bags of potatoes, much reduced staff time which was a great boon during the uncertainty of lockdowns, reduced running costs and much greater portion control. The chips arrive exactly when I need them, keep very well and cook to perfection every time. There is no wastage at all as the chips are even de-slithered for us. The new variety Babylon we tried today will be a good addition to their variety list. I was pleased to try them as they looked tasted excellent and fried very well too.” Isle of Ely Produce have been promoting a new Chip Ambassador role to promote the great British Chip in association with Agrico. The aim will be to carry on and extend the good work promoting chipping potatoes at their hugely successful open days, and through the ‘Field to Frier’ award. The Chip Ambassadors will become part of an UK wide group of shop owners and fryers who will promote best practice for potato buying, storing, and of course frying. The
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chain will also include key growers too like PJ Lee & Sons, and A. L. Lee Farming Company, as IOE looks to nurture the relationships they have grown across the whole supply chain over the last forty years. Oliver Boutwood Isle of Ely Produce Director said. “It was great for us to be at What’s Cooking in Edinburgh trialling Babylon via the Real Chip Co. It is important for shops all over the UK to try for us to get the results we need for the trial.” Alex Moore National Sales Manager for Agrico says: “It is nice to see Babylon going on tour and be tried by so many shops. We were very happy to see the variety north of the border and get the same positive results.” Here at Chippy Chat we would like to send a massive thanks to all Colbecks staff and management for putting on the show! If you would like to try Babylon and become a chip ambassador, please email austen@ chippychat.co.uk www.therealfreshchipcompany.co.uk/
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The I.T. Crowd!
By John Paul Rodgers
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RY I.T. 2022 truly was a wonderful trade show and a welcome return for Friars Pride and the fish and chip shop industry. The trade show, with caterers and fish and chip shops in mind, took place in the breath-taking rolling Malvern hills at the Three Counties Showground on 6th of March. And what a day it was! People flocked from far and wide to the exhibition ready to network with suppliers, try the latest innovative products, and take advantage of the incredible offers exclusive to the event. A Long-Awaited Reunion for Suppliers and Shop Owners FRY I.T. 2022 boasted an impressive number of returning and new suppliers with over 70 stands. Anything a fish and chip shop could want, was all there in one place – we had FAS fish, frozen goods and sauces, packaging, drinks and even frying ranges and Epos systems. It wasn’t just suppliers making an appearance; we had the NFFF and Chippy Chat from trade media who brought prestige to the event, while NEODA shared information about National Fish and Chip Day – which is fast approaching and takes place on the 27th May. Among the many incredible returning exhibitors were Drywite, Rammi, JFK Gadus, 42nd Street, Middleton Foods, Innovate, Kerry Foodservice, Pacific West and Quorn Foods, to name just a few! We also had some amazing new exhibitors to the show that certainly made a welcome introduction such as Meijer Potatoes and Moving Mountains. More Than Just an Exhibition FRY I.T. never fails to impress, and this year was no exception. We had incredibly informative sales representatives dotted across the hall ready and happily willing to answer any of your queries and questions about the products and deals on display. Friars Pride was founded on the core tenant that we are a family company, with you all as beloved members and it was so wonderful to finally be reunited with you all face to face. Look out in Chippy Chat for news of Fry It 2023!
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It’s a Shaw Thing! Stock up for Summer with our classic flavours
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en Shaws is celebrating over 150 years in the fizzy business! From humble beginnings in Huddersfield back in 1871, Ben Shaws has seen many changes over this time. but one thing has stood the test of time; the fantastic taste that you’ll never forget. The classic British flavours of Ben Shaws pair perfectly with the mouthwatering taste of Fish & Chips. Nothing beats digging into piping hot fish and chips, fresh out of the fryer and doused in salt and vinegar, amplified with the sound of a can cracking opening - a Ben Shaws Dandelion & Burdock. The nostalgic combination of British flavours transports anyone to a day at the seaside – which is why Fish & Chip Friday (or any day) needs Ben Shaws. There are many things that divide the nation on Fish & Chips, just like; Curry sauce or Gravy? Tomato Ketchup or Brown Sauce? Cod or Haddock? Scraps or No Scraps? Or it might be Dandelion & Burdock or Bitter Shandy, but rest assured it is always Ben Shaws. Back in 1871, Ben Shaw went on a flavour discovery and served his pop in glass bottles that were delivered by horse and cart. Then in 1959, Ben Shaws was the first in Europe to put drinks into cans – a true pioneer of the soft drink industry. Whilst some flavours come and go – the classic British flavours of Dandelion & Burdock, Bitter Shandy, Cloudy Lemonade and Cream Soda remain the most delectable flavours to serve with your Fish & Chips. Offering chilled drinks in your business can be a great way to increase income. Ben Shaws not only offer a great range of fizzy drinks but they can also be ordered in cans, and both 500 ml and 2l bottles. With staycations becoming even more popular in the UK now is the time to stock up for that busy summer trading period Ben Shaw’s classic flavours are available from all leading wholesalers. Visit benshawsdrinks.com/stockists to find your closest.
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eijer Potato UK recently made their first appearance (next to Chippy Chat) at one of the biggest annual shows for the fish and chip shop trade – FRY IT 2022 in Malvern, Worcestershire. A prime opportunity for us to engage with the vital link in the food industry chain, the end producers. For all the time spent on variety development, and our dedicated growers producing seed and ware potatoes, if the crop we produce doesn’t work in the fryer – it’s just not worth it! Armed with a stack of free samples to give away – tasty part-cooked chips produced for us by the talented team at www.cheshirefarmchips.co.uk – we awaited the arrival of shop owners and staff from all over the UK……..and what a day it was! Firstly, the knowledge shared with us from the 1400+ show visitors is vital to our process, as we strive to bring the best varieties to the market. It was amazing to already hear so much positivity for our late season potato Lady Anna. Great feedback on fry quality, combined with a superb texture and taste, were consistent comments throughout the day – the only complaint was that you couldn’t get enough of them! Secondly was the enthusiasm to learn more about our newer products. Lady Terra crops earlier in the growing season, with a lighter yellow flesh and good dry matter for the time of the year. Its efficiency for both growers and end users mean it’s potential is clear to use both straight from the field and throughout the winter.
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Finally, it was great to hear the reception for our brand new maincrop variety, Lady Jane. It’s bred from premium chipper Agria and was developed with Meijer’s core values of robustness and sustainability firmly in mind. It needs 25-30% less seed than similar varieties, is strong growing so uses less water and fertiliser, and has strong resistance to potato blight - reducing chemical use. Positive for farmers, but also you, as these lower growing costs will help massively with pricing in these difficult times. It's been a pleasure to hear this week from those who have offered feedback on our sample bags. Heather at Mistley Fisheries in Essex tried both Lady Anna and Lady Jane – she commented ‘both potatoes are great for frying! Personally, I like the Lady Anna, it contains more moisture inside but is still very crispy outside’. We hope everyone enjoyed the taste of the Meijer Potato range, and we look forward to seeing you all again at FRY IT 2023!
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For decades Meijer Potato has been breeding only the best varieties to suit the demands of the market. We focus on ensuring reliable fry appearance, texture and flavour to give you a premium product. Helping you to deliver the perfect chip that both looks and tastes great! Everybody deserves to enjoy food. We are Meijer Potato
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Happie to Help! Judging at the 2022 National Pie Awards! By Austen Dack
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ast month I represented the Fish & Chip industry and helped to judge the National Pie Awards, held annually in Melton Mowbray. My partners in crime on the Steak and Ale section were Combie Cryan co-owner of the excellent Melton based Round Corner Brewing & Adrian Boswell, a fine foods buyer at Selfridges A gluten-free vegetarian pie called ‘Mooless Pie’ came out as the Supreme Champion or ‘Pie of Pies’. The pie beat off stiff competition from a record 976 pies of all types to win the most prestigious award in the pie world. Made by Pieminister of Bristol, the pie is being hailed as a ‘Pie for Everyone’ by Chairman of the British Pie Awards Dr Matthew O’Callaghan: “Up to now Gluten Free Pies were always compared unfavourably with other pies. With this pie Gluten Free Pies are now equal to any other pie. Being Vegetarian and Gluten Free, Pieminister’s ‘Mooless Pie’ is an ‘Everybody’s Pie’ be they vegetarian or meat eater. The pastry was crunchy complimented by the moist filling which had ‘bite’ and the balance of flavours in the pie was just right.” The casing of the pie is a gluten free pastry with the filling composed of Jackfruit ‘Steak’, Craft Ale, Carrot, Onion and seasoning & Tomato Puree. Bristol based Pieminister was founded in 2003 by Tristan Hogg, Jon Simon and Romany Simon. Small beginnings and farmers markets led to a pitch at the prestigious Borough Market and then the Glastonbury Festival which put Pieminister on the culinary map. Innovations in vegetarian and alternative pies increased their loyal following until now they employ over 300 people. A record 151 judges (including me) chomped their way through the pies in St Mary’s Church in the Melton Mowbray. Some 23 classes cover Pork Pies, Steak & Ale, Game, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dessert, Vegetarian etc. The Supreme Champion piemaker is invited to the British Fair in Japan with Flight and Hotel expenses paid courtesy of the generosity of Hankyu Department Store of Japan. The Newcomer Award goes to Dickies’s Pies of Radstock. The Young Piemaker Award goes to Paul Curran (16yrs old) of WeeCook, Carnoustie The winner of the best fish and chip pie category was Paul’s Proper Pies for their Cheeky Beef & Fondant Potato Pie, closely followed once again by The Cod’s Scallops with their Vegan Minced Bean & Onion Pie. Finally, after a hard day’s judging Combie gave me an excellent beer or two for the train ride home, including Frisby which is sold at a number of award winning fish and chip shops! Check them out at roundcornerbrewing.com For details of individual winners including Class Champions, Highly Commended, Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards see www.britishpieawards.co.uk
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Support For Ukraine Watching the heart-breaking scenes of the attack on Ukraine unfold makes us feel quite helpless here in the UK. Yet, one small gesture we can make is to address a basic need and contribute to food aid efforts.
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housands of Ukrainians have fled their country to find a safe place with sympathetic neighbouring countries, many are at the border with Poland where donations of everyday items, from clothing to toiletries and food are being donated – our great friends at Oakland, the supply chain specialists, have organised a food relief effort in which we can show our support for those in need. A plea for food from suppliers across the industry to aid people who’ve had to flee from Ukraine has been issued by Dean Atwell, Chief Executive, Oakland International Ltd: “We have today issued a call for support from the UK and Ireland food sector to assist our European friends so badly affected by the invasion of Ukraine. “Oakland is prepared to fund up to 50 trucks and drivers to take essential food items to the Eastern border of Poland and possibly into Ukraine if we can get through. “We are involved in a sector which is famous for responding fast and achieving impossible targets – I am hoping that we can all publicise this request for support and rally together to get all 50 trucks dispatched between Wednesday and Friday this week.” Charles Coleman, Sales Director, The Sausage Man UK Ltd: “When the call went out from Oakland for food donations for the people of Ukraine, we were very keen to support this initiative. I’m proud to say that we will be sending seven pallets of produce from The Sausage Man, including a selection of German style Beef and Turkey Burgers, Krakauer Bacon Frankfurters, and to accompany these, Baguettes and a range of mustard, mayonnaise, and burger sauces. We wish Oakland every success with the safe delivery of this aid and urge any other food suppliers to donate to this great cause.” If anyone else is able to support with offers of full pallets or full trucks of food, please email ukraine@oakland-international.com
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Banking on Paul! Chippy helps out again with local foodbank
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aul Hay, the owner of Fish ’n’ Fritz, Weymouth’s award-winning Fish & Chip shop, has made last year’s pandemic food donation to Weymouth Foodbank an annual thing. The business has made another donation of 60 fruit and vegetable boxes. The first donation came about at the height of the COVID lockdown when Paul discovered Weymouth Foodbank’s incredible work in the local community. Distributing over 50,000 meals annually to families across Weymouth from their three outlets Weymouth Baptist Church, Westham Methodist Church and St Francis, Littlemoor. Helen M tells us more about how Weymouth Foodbank operates “Demand for food has more than doubled over the last 2 years. Given the increase in size of operation in the last 2 years, we needed to find somewhere to store and distribute food to the satellites. We were fortunate to find a large warehouse space in Albany Road on the Granby Industrial Estate. All food donated by individuals and corporates is sent to the warehouse (known as the “hub”) for checking and storing. Food is supplied to the three satellites from here.” Fish ’n’ Fritz works closely with organisations in the community, including ‘The Bus Shelter Dorset and The Lantern Trust, all part of the community ethos behind Fish ’n’ Fritz. For many years Paul has been promoting and accepting ‘Suspended Coffee & Meals’ from customers who want to do something for people who are less fortunate than themselves. This, over time, has equated to 1,000’s of hot drinks and meals. It was his work with these community groups that led to these donations to Weymouth Foodbank. Paul Hay explains how his donation has become
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an annual thing “The work Fish ’n’ Fritz does in the community is very important to the team and me. Discovering the gap the Foodbank filled and how tirelessly Helen and her team work to help people to put food on their families table inspired me to make our fruit and veg box donation an annual thing. Now, more so than ever, with the ‘Cost Of Living Crisis’ affecting even more people, it’s important to step up and help where we can.” Fish ’n’ Fritz fruit and vegetable boxes are aimed at families, couples and singles. They contain a wide selection of fruit and veg including potatoes, carrots, broccoli, onions, parsnips, cabbages, swede, apples, bananas and grapes. How are you helping out in your community? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk
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Ticket to Fried! Michael’s Toronto Beatles Chippy Still Thriving
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t all started when Michael Fresco was 14 years old. Working at a fast-food joint in Montreal, he turned fresh-cut potatoes into delicious French fries and found he was hooked on cooking. Over the years, that passion only grew. “When I met my future wife, I invited her over for my veal scaloppini,” he says. “She was shocked to realize hey, this guy’s an amazing cook!” In 2010, Michael put his culinary talents to work. A friend was selling her fish and chips shop in Kensington Market, and Michael made an offer. With only eight seats inside, the place felt like a sweaty shoebox, but the fish and chips were so popular that Michael opened a second location on St. Clair West. Then, in 2016, when a 2,400 square foot space opened down the street on Augusta Avenue, Michael grabbed it. “We closed the deal and the very next day, Fresco’s was open for business again,” Michael recalls. He opened his doors to Kensington Market
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with his own unique Beatles themed twist to quality English style fish and chips and delicious Quebec style Poutine Fried with Love Now, you can eat your fish and chips – and all the other goodies made in the open-air kitchen – in style. There’s air conditioning, long wooden tables, a big patio for people watching, and a cool ’60s/’70s vibe right down to the music playing and the art on the walls. Along with three other cooks, Michael is behind the counter frying to his heart’s content. All the food at Fresco’s is made with love, and it tastes like it. The fish comes in two different batters: a traditional light tempura and one that Michael invented. His secret? “My Miss Vickie’s Batter is made by crushing up the salt malt vinegar chips to give the fish a better crunch that lasts a lot longer for takeout.” Fresco’s serves everything from haddock, cod and
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halibut to more unique varieties such as shrimp, crab cakes, calamari, salmon and house-made lobster bites. Va-va Variety Because there’s so much to love at Fresco’s, you’re sure to come back. “After so many years selling fish and chips, I wanted to introduce my customers to another protein,” Michael says. He now offers various foods, all fried in separate fryers to keep it tasting authentic. Also on the menu: chili, chicken wings and sandwiches, as well as tons of vegetarian options such veggie chilli, deep-fried pickles, onion rings, poutine and kale salad. To make sure the food never tastes greasy, Fresco’s uses non-hydrogenated oil that is religiously filtered on a daily basis. Michael finds his joy at Fresco’s. “I love feeding my family and I love feeding strangers,” he says. “In so many industries, people come to you with a problem – whether that’s a toothache or a dent in their car – and they’re miserable that they have to pay lots of money to get it fixed. Here, people come in hungry and excited for food, and I have a whole kitchen. It’s so easy to make them happy.” Since opening, Fresco’s Fish & Chips has used the highest quality oil available. Low
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in saturated fat, FRY-ON…ZTF is a unique blend of healthy canola and corn oils that are non-hydrogenated. Containing 0 grams of trans fat per serving, it allows you to enjoy flavourful fried food in a much healthier way. We love our fish, so we use a light batter which compliments the fish without overpowering it. Our traditional batter is done the old-fashioned way using a wheat flour and yellow corn flour. We love our customers, so we make our coleslaw by hand with fresh Ontario grown veggies and a delicious creamy dressing. We love our planet, so we use all biodegradable takeout cutlery and packaging. We recycle in the restaurant and encourage the same at home. For our Vegan friends and customers, we offer Daiya, a delicious dairy, lactose, casein, gluten and soy free alternative to traditional cheese, as well as a fresh Ontario grown Vegan Mushroom Gravy for the best Vegan Poutine or you have ever had. Michael’s savoury Vegan Chilli is a great addition for a hungry herbivore. From our deep-fried pickles to our extra crispy Miss Vicky’s style batter, we are always adding interesting options, and are always on the lookout for healthy and stimulating new flavours and ideas!
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