Worcester Source! Hubbard’s choses Worcester site for new chippy

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Hubbard’s choses Worcester site for new chippy

Excitement built ahead of the grand opening of Worcester’s newest fish and chip restaurant. Mother Hubbard’s Famous Fish and Chips opened its doors for the first time in May. On the Friday evening before friends, family and councillors were invited to take a look inside as the final touches were put in place.

Former mayor of Worcester Allah Ditta was impressed by what he saw. He said: “It is so good to have something new and a fresh face. I just hope that there’s an appetite for it and I’m fairly certain there will be because it offers something different and it is family orientated.”bard’s takes up a spot previously occupied by Owner of the franchise, Zahid Lone, said the first 1,000 customers through the door on the first day got their fish and chips for just 45p.

One of the city’s newest councillors, Shafaz Ditta, was one of them. He said: “I was down there fighting to be first in line. “Any business that will create jobs and provides a boost for the economy is a go in my books. “I wish them all the success in the world and I hope people come here.”

The restaurant offers on-site dining as well as a takeaway option. Perhaps the standout feature is the large video screens on the counters and ceiling showing video clips of sharks and fish, creating an almost aquarium-like atmosphere.

There is also a nod to Worcester’s past, with photographs of the city from times gone by. These include some historic

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Tallow Hill landmarks such as the Beehive pub, which closed in 2002, and Shrub Hill Hospital, previously known as Hillborough, which shut in 1978.

Councillor Ditta added: “It is great because not only is this restaurant about the food but it celebrates Worcester’s culture and history too.”

Occupying the former Pizza Hut building on Shrub Hill Retail Park, Mother Hubbard’s opened on Saturday, May 21. Hundreds of people waited in line for the chance to get a fish and chip supper for 45p - the price of the meal when the first Mother Hubbard’s opened in Bradford in 1972.

Franchise owner, Zahid Lone, said: “I am really happy with the crowd we have and thankful for everybody that has come down to join us today. One of the first to try the new restaurant was Cricket star Azhar Ali.

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