Fish & Pips A new fish and chip shop has opened in Cleethorpes – and it has its very own homemade cheese sauce. Pip’s Chips, on Grimsby Road, already has regular customers after opening in late February.
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wners Pippa Gilbert, 48, and her partner Mark Aldridge, 47, have always dreamt of owning their own chip shop. Originally from Skegness, the couple packed up their lives and moved to Cleethorpes to pursue their dream. Pippa said: “Moving wasn’t anything to us – we picked up everything and moved.” Both Pippa and Mark worked at Butlin’s in Skegness for about 21 years before being placed on furlough during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pippa added: “We were sat in the garden one day and decided we didn’t want to go back. We wanted to become our own boss. We’ve always wanted to open a chip shop and we have fallen in love with it. Everyone has been so friendly. We have already had customers who have come back in.” Mark has worked in the catering industry since he was 16 years old – and wanted to serve up “simple food, done well”. He said: “Our unique selling point is our cheese sauce. It’s something different. You can order it with your chips or have it on your fish. Nobody else does it here – give us try.” The couple struggled to set up their business due to the uncertainty
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created by the Covid-19 pandemic and the three lockdowns. It took about four to five months for their paperwork to go through the bank - but they are happy to be up and running now. Mark added: “We want to serve a constantly great product with great service every time.” Pip’s Chips serves up traditional fish and chips, fishcakes, sausages, chicken breasts, among more. It is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11.30am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 7pm, and Friday and Saturday between 11.30am and 7pm.
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