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too! of hearts and minds of the nation.

Our front-page partner for March is Let us know what you are doing on Pukka Pies. They supply millions of Friday June 4th to help celebrate our pies to fish and chip shops across national dish? Send me pictures too the UK and they are helping us for use in our June and July editions. celebrate National Pie Week.

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Chips a Knockout!

By Austen Dack

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any of you contact me when you have a famous name visiting your shop, but not many can match the guest who visited a Coventry chip shop in 1983!

Former world heavyweight champion Mohammed Ali visited Coventry on the final stop of his 10-day Midlands tour and paid a visit to a fish and chip shop in Tile Hill owned by Jack Bodell, himself a former boxer. More than 1,500 people crowded to see him and was greeted by astonishing scenes of adulation.

It was the first time the pair had met since Bodell helped Ali prepare for a fight in Germany in 1966. The shop was called The Knockout Fish Bar. Ali even had some fish and chips as he chatted to Jack and his fans.

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Inside

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Dinamic Sauces!

Add extra value to every order

Brad to be open!

J’s Fish Bar, Bradford officially opens

National Fish and Chip Day

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The Frenchmark!

Babylon Fried by Century Old Shop

50 shades of hot

Miller’s brought spicy back!

The most popular person on the street

Oliver’s Want More

The NFFF Training Academy is there to help you and your businesses!

It’s Theatrical!

Three famous faces in just one week!

50 is the magic number Children’s drawing competition

Life begins at 50 The Esk Café give something back

50 50 Chance

The CODZILLA challenge?

52 Weeks Win fish & chips for a whole YEAR!

Big Papa and Chips!

Papa’s Fish and Chips has opened two Mcdonald style drive-thrus

Weston Super Glare!

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Skipper of Captain Andy’s cooks up a storm

Win £500!

Cash Prize for One Lucky Chippy!

The Day of Champions Isle of Ely Open Day

Grumpy Old Man! (Not) Grumpy’s Owner is actually very Happy

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50 ways to leave your money Free Chips in Kilmarnock

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Top tips from top Chippies for the big day

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We are very proud to announce that Gadus has received the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) certification, which certifies our high standards of vessels management and safety systems including the rights, safety and well-being of our crew.

“I would like to congratulate JFK on their achievement with the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard. Sustainability is a huge issue for all but it is so important for the fish and chip sector. Itis essential that we ensure fish stocks are preserved and JFK are Marine Stewardship Council certified for that purpose. Now they have added certification that ensure the crews on the boats catching that fish arxe trained and looked after to the highest standards too” commented Andrew Crook, President of the National Federation of Fish Friers (UK).

“It is great to see such important suppliers to our industry operating to the highest global standards meaning we will be able to enjoy fish and chips for another 160 years and beyond”.

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dd extra value to every order by stocking and up-selling the Dinaclass portfolio of sauces.

With the UK’s Fish and Chip industry generating sales of more than £1.2 billion annually through more than 8,500 shops nationwide, it has become one of the most dynamic markets in out of home foodservice sector. Outnumbering leading QSR chains significantly, for Fish and Chip shops to further profit from this, it is important to keep up with evolving consumer trends. There is a growing desire among consumers for international flavours. Dinaclass can help operators to tap into this trend simply and easily, offering a range of sauces that will add overall value to any Fish and Chip shop menu.

Founded in 1964 in Salford, Dinaclass has grown from a regional business to an insight-led market leading brand.

Developed specifically for the UK market, Dinaclass offers an extensive range of curry and gravy mixes. From traditional curry, to gluten free and vegetarian alternatives, with sultanas or withoutDinaclass offers a curry sauce to suit the needs of every customer.

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is a growing demand for foodservice providers to offer a variety of sides and sauces thanks to an increasing desire for unique flavours and foods among consumers.

For every second that passes, a pot of Dinaclass Curry Sauce is sold in the UK, with the figure rising all the time. The success of the brand is testament to its top-of- the- range quality and popularity with independent fast-food professionals.

Thanks to this winning combination, Dinaclass is now one of the top out of home chip shop curry brands in the UK. The range doesn’t stop at curry sauce, with Dinaclass Gravy also delivering simplicity and quality to operators, as well as great taste to consumers. Gravy is a particularly popular chip accompaniment in the North of the UK. Close to a quarter of Northerners order gravy to pour over their Fish and Chips. With the inclusion of Chip Shop Gravy as well as its Original Gravy Mix , Dinaclass has grown its brand and product portfolio from strength to strength. By creating the products consumers want, and making them simple to prepare, Dinaclass is committed to helping QSR businesses nationwide maximise their menus potential and boost profits.

For more information please visit www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk. For expert industry advice, you can also call one of our Frying Squad on 0800 138 1938.

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Brad to be open!

TJ’s Fish Bar, which is based in Bradford officially opened its doors to the public recently.

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he owners posted on the business’s Facebook page on the big day to declare it had been a “manic 24 hours”, but they were ready to serve up “some delicious fish and chips”.

TJ’s Fish Bar has brought a well-known fish and chip shop delicacy in Scotland across the border. That’s right – this shop serves deep-fried Mars Bars.

The business had strict rules in place, given the country was still in the midst of a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic on opening weekend.This included no more than three people in the shop at once and face masks to be worn at all times.

For those who prefer delivery, TJ’s Fish Bar also went live on Just Eat, on the day of its grand opening. It proved extremely popular with the masses from the get-go.

The owners posted on fish and chip shop’s Facebook page on the first Sunday afternoon to outline they had to turn off Just Eat due to the sheer amount of orders. The post said: “Folks we have had to turn Just Eat off and we have been absolutely swamped with orders. Please bear with us, we are trying our best.”

Then after closing that evening, TJ’s Fish Bar revealed it had run out of fish and apologised to those who were unable to order.

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The post on Facebook said: “Wow. You know it’s busy when you run out of fish.

“So sorry to anyone who didn’t manage to order. We have only just opened and are still finding our feet with staffing, stock levels, etc. There are bound to be teething errors and we know this. So please bear with us while we fine tune the way we work. And thank you so much to everyone who did Your patience really did help us. We will be back Tuesday to do it all again.”

TJ’s Fish Bar is open from Tuesday to Sunday every week, from 11.30am until 7pm.

What happened when you opened, did you sell out?

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National Fish and Chip Day is back and it’s bigger than ever!

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he biggest day on the fish and chip calendar is back! National Fish and Chip Day in association with NEODA will return for the sixth year on Friday 4th June!

The event has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2015 and, despite the restrictions, nearly 50 million people would have seen, heard or read about the awareness day last year. National TV, radio and newspapers featured stories, as did the regional media. Social media was awash with fish and chip stories with the hashtag, #nationalfishandchipday, and was number 1 on Twitter from 8am and stayed there all day long!

Merchandise for the day can be ordered online at the National Fish and Chip Day website www.nationalfishandchipday.org. uk. Also on the website are downloadable posters to print and display, plus logos, social media headers, a press release

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template for you to add details to and circulate to your local press and a Campaign Toolkit packed full of ideas and hints and tips for getting the most from National Fish and Chip Day 2021.

Speaking about last year’s event, NEODA President, Gary Lewis said “National Fish and Chip Day 2020 was always going to be very different to previous years and none of us really knew what to expect. The focus was very much on the resilience of the fish and chip sector and wow...did that shine through on the day! We were completely bowled over by the number of shops, both those who have previously celebrated the day with us, but especially the many, many new shops, who got involved in any way they could. National and Regional media - TV, Radio and newspapers - were awash with stories of how shops were celebrating the day and social media was full of amazing competitions, activities and photos exactly what National Fish and Chip Day is all about! We are delighted that so many shops, who have been so hard hit by the pandemic, embraced their special day and threw everything they had at it!

No matter what unfolds in the coming months, fish and chips will remain at the centre of every community and we are delighted to be able to bring this very special awareness day to the nation again in 2021” Over the next 14 pages we are going to highlight many of shops got involved last year. It will give you over 50 ideas for the big day itself. Many of them don’t need you to spend vast sums of money but give you an idea of what can be done to join in on the day. Shout on your social media pages, decorate your shops, let’s join together to celebrate team fish & chips.

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Towngate Fisheries, Idle 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for everyone. So they decided that as part of their celebration this year they wanted to reward someone who’s helped their local community.Customers were asked to nominate a community covid-19 hero. All they needed to do was to comment with the individuals name and what they have done to help someone or the community. A winner was selected on National Fish & Chip Day and they won vouchers for fish & chips for 4 people Millers, Haxby Miller’s brought spicy back! They recreated their special spicy fish and chips. It created a massive stir on the day and gave them unprecedented levels of PR too. Customers were invited to try ‘the worlds spiciest fish & chips’ once again!

Da Harbour Chippy, Lerwick For ONE DAY only, they offered you a FISH SUPPER meal deal. Adults £8.00 Bairns £5.00. It included Fish & Chips, Peas or Beans, Fresh Salad, Home-made Coleslaw, Bottled Water or Carton of juice Westend Fish and Chips, Oswaldtwiste For every order placed that week through their online ordering system customers were automatically entered into a prize draw to win FREE CHIPPY TEA for 4 people (2 adult meals 2 children). Plus, special offer on the day of FISH CHIPS & PEAS for just £5.00 Giacopazzi’s, Eyemouth To celebrate they offered “Buy 1, Get 1 Half Price” on all takeaway Haddock & Chips on Friday 4th September! Frying from Midday until 8.00pm, they were very busy indeed!

Wigmore Fish Bar, Gillingham Wigmore constructed an amazing balloon display! To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day, they also offered all customers half price chips with every fish sold.

The Crescent Fish & Chip Shop, Flint The Crescent offered two special dishes on the day. Mini fish chips peas £4.00! Fish chips peas £6.00 (all in the same tray) Shap Chippy HUGE GIVEAWAY £100s OF PRIZES !! To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day they hosted a special Generation Game at Shap Chippy!! They appeared on three separate radio stations to promote this activity Catch Seafood, Headingley Catch celebrated National Fish & Chip Day with some great offers. £7.50 EAT IN *.£5.00 TAKEOUT.

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Walnut Tree Fish and Chips, Milton Keynes To celebrate National Fish & Chip day they offered the chance to win a takeaway for 4! Like their post, share and comment for the chance to win.

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The Plaice to Be, Kilmarnock Celebrated with the return of their large fresh king prawns in batter. A chance to win 2 portions with a like and share on Facebook. Plus FREE CHIPS with every fish supper sold. Kids meal buy one get one half price (proceeds went to the fisherman’s mission charity). Free bottle of pop with orders over £15 Lynbay F&C, Ilfracombe At Lynbay Fish & Chip Shop they celebrated NF&CD by offering the chance to win a meal for two and, a box of chocolates. Customers had to like their post and leave a comment using the hash tags #nationalfishandchipday and #lynbayfishandchips.

Entry closed on Thursday 3rd September at 8pm, winner announced on the day Fish Kitchen 1854, Maesycwmmer Firstly, they offered 10% off all ONLINE ORDERS on Friday 4th September. Between 12-2pm and 4-8pm.They also decided to reward 4 people who have helped out in the local community. Customers were encouraged to nominate their community covid-19 hero. All they needed to do was to comment on Facebook with the individuals name and what they have done to help someone or the community.

Dhillons Plaice, Coventry A FREE sauce with any fish and chip order The Mayfair Chippy, London For National Fish and Chip Day in 2020 Mayfair Chippy offered the first 10 takeaways purchased 50% off, up to a maximum of 2 portions per person.

Plus, they sent fish and chips to BBC Radio 2 for Zoe Ball’s show too.

Fish’n’Chick’n (various locations) Gave away 1,000 meals on National Fish & Chip Day – Friday 4th September! They had already given away 7,000 tasty meals to their community heroes since March 2020… but added another 1,000 on NF&CD.Customers had to nominate their #communityheroes on Facebook, in return meals were collected or delivered.

Delicious, award-winning fish & chips were arranged for the champions of each store. Those nominated could be anyone from carers, NHS workers, bin men, delivery drivers, care homes, supermarket workers or anyone who made a difference in the local community!

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Ocean Blue Fish Bar, Tycroes and Llandybie To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day they offered 25% off (takeaway only) on Friday September 4th. The promotion was facilitated through their click and collect system A promotional code was published on Thursday 3rd September. The offer was available at both sites Tycroes and Llandybie. It was extended to walk in customers although C&C customers received priority serving. It was very busy and only four people were allowed in the shops at any time.

Queens Fish & Chips Stafford They asked. “If we can get a total of 1,900 likes on our page by midnight on 4th Sept then we will give 10 customers FREE FISH & CHIPS”. To enter customers had to simply like their page & share the post Harry Ramsden’s (various sites) In celebration of #nationalfishandchipday on Friday, 4th September, they offered one of their lucky customers the chance to win an amazing bundle of prizes! All they had to do was to follow them on Instagram @harryramsdensuk and share an image of their Harry Ramsden’s order that week with the tags #harrysbigbundle and #nationalfishandchipday. The winner received: £100 voucher to spend in any of their stores.

Exclusive Harry’s merchandise. Plus, a hamper of some of their favourite Fish&Chip goodies! Entries were accepted from Monday 31st August until Monday 7th September.

Kates Plaice, Bideford They celebrated in a few ways, a lovely special dish and a couple of competitions. Their special dish was battered plaice goujons with a seaweed mayo.There was a children’s drawing competition, to win either a small cod and chips or sausage and chips, with a side of their choice – they had to draw a picture of Betsy their fish and chip trailer and post a picture of it in the comments section on Facebook. There was an adult’s competition, to win fish, chips and peas/curry x 2 – all you had to do was like and share the post and tag the person you’d share your fish and chip tea with Bargates Fish and Chips, Christchurch They celebrated with a very special offer on the day! £5.50 for a regular cod & Chips (£6.50 with Breadcrumbs)! The also wanted one family to enjoy a meal for 4,on them, on National Fish and Chip Day! For a chance to win, customers had to LIKE their PAGE, SHARE the Post and COMMENT with “We’re Celebrating #nationalfishandchipday!”

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Catch Seafood, West Vale Supported National Fish & Chip Day with the following? £7.50 EAT IN * £5.00 TAKEOUT ** *Small fish & chips, bread & butter and a choice of curry, gravy or mushy peas **Small fish and chips and a choice of regular curry, gravy or mushy peas

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Newland Fisheries, Hull To celebrate #nationalfishandchipday on Friday 4th 2020, Newland offered everyone who ordered medium fish chips & a side dish a meal deal of just £5! Plus, on Sunday & Monday after NF&CD all customers received10% of their food bill The Oak Apple, Worcester (Pub) This pub offered on Friday the 4th of September to celebrate National fish & chip day. A free side of bread and butter with every fish & chip meal purchased The Bay Fish & Chips, Stonehaven To celebrate their favourite day of the year on Friday September 4th they offered 10% off all online orders at The Bay! To enjoy this exclusive 10% offer, customer had to use the code Feedme10. They only had a certain number of slots available and once they had gone, they had gone!

Nazeing Fish & Chips To celebrate NF&CD they offered the Nation’s favourite Cod & Chips for just £6 all day. Collection only The Esk Café To celebrate #nationalfishandchipday, they wanted to give something back to their customers, so on Friday the 4th of September they gave away 20 fish suppers. All customers had to do was to nominate someone who had helped them, or were still in need of help through tough times.

Hiks, Swansea To celebrate #NationalFishandChipDay and to thank loyal customers for their support during 2020 they gave away FREE CHIPS with every fish ordered in the restaurant or as walk-ins.

Mr Chips, Swinton 20% off all orders from their app for new and existing customers using code FISHCHIP20! Offer only valid Friday Sept 4th and Saturday Sept 5th.

Lanehouse Road Chippy, Thornaby They gave away a small sauce of your choice with every fish and chips purchased.

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Crisp & Fry, Pontyates The CODZILLA challenge? On National Fish & Chip day they had got the ultimate challenge for someone – CODZILLA A 35oz Cod, 16oz Chips, Scampi, Beans, Curry Sauce, Gravy and Mushy Peas washed down with their famous Tango Ice Blast. The ‘winner’ was picked and filmed live on NF&CD. He failed to finish the challenge Paynels Fish Bar Peterborough Oh my Cod!! Customers were urged to ‘plaice’ their entry on Facebook for #nationalfishandchipday, best joke or puns wins £25 to spend in the shop, Draw took take place Saturday 5th.

Shillingfords, Neath Like, share & (comment when done) their smiley photo for your chance to WIN 2️ x Fish & Chip meals on National Fish and Chip Day. Fish and chips with mushy peas and tartar sauce was reduced to only £5.00 for walk ins and click and collect.

The Golden Fry, Benllech Guess the number of peas in the jar!!! 50p a Go. Closest number won a family meal voucher to celebrate National Fish and Chips Day. Fish chips and peas for 2, and 2 kids meals. All money raised went to The Fishermen’s Mission Hennighan’s Top Shop National Fish & Chip Day Giveaway. To win 2x Fish&Chips with a choice of 2 sides and a bottle of bubbly. Customers had to LIKE & SHARE their NF&CD Facebook post! The winner even got to choose their time for collection on Friday 4th September.

Skippers of Euxton On the day if customers ordered online not only did they get great sustainable fish and chips for just £5 but they also helped their chosen charities too.

Kingfisher Fish & Chips – Plymton They celebrated ‘National Fish & Chip Day’ 2020 with lots of giveaways to mark the occasion. They had an amazing coat, beanie hats, pens, and pin badges kindly donated by Seafood from Norway.Other goodies donated by #nationalfishandchipday plus 100 Kingfisher mugs were given away too! Customers had to order by by Click & Collect or Delivery for a chance to win.New orders also got 10% discount too. In 2019, they celebrated the day by appearing on the BBC’s The One Show!

Golden Union Soho To celebrate not only reopening plus #nationalfishandchipday they gave away at 1pm to the first 50 customers free Fish and chips! (takeaway only)

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Frydales Syston & Hinckley To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day they gave away 50 lots of free fish and chips! – 25 in the Syston shop and 25 at the Hinckley Road shop. Customers had to like the Frydales Facebook page, like & Share the post. Then tag a friend who would love free fish and chips.

Linfords Fish and Chips, Market Deeping In their takeaway they gave away one free side (peas, beans, curry or gravy) with every portion of fish and chips sold. To qualify customers had to add the side they would like in the additional notes section when ordering online. In their restaurant, with every fish and chip meal you could choose between a nice refreshing FREE can of Round Corner Brewing or a delicious Two Chimps Coffee Captains Fish and Chips, Hoddeson Owner Tony Forgione was minding his own business cooking up some of their delicious Fish & Chips when Gino D’Acampo popped into Captains wanting a selfie, he had heard about National Fish & Chip Day! To celebrate they offered Cod and Chips for just £6. This amazing offer was valid on the Friday from 11am until 10pm, collection only.

Ridgeway Fish Bar,St Albans Pre-order special offer only! Medium Cod & Chips for £6 Creel Takeaway, Porthmadog National Fish and Chip Day Special Cod Sandwich special Served in a toasted bap with lettuce and Sophie’s homemade tartare sauce! Served Friday 4th September only at just £4.50. Plus if customers said ‘KEEP IT CREEL’ when ordering they got 10% off!!

Chainmakers Fish & Chips Halesowen Sausage and chips, Fishcake and Chips, Chicken Bites and chips (with peas,curry sauce or gravy) Just £2.00!

Richards Family Fisheries, Cleckheaton Win Fish and chips plus a side for two. Tag the name of the person you want to share your fish and chip meal within the comments box on Facebook, then like and share the post. They had over 240 entries!

Cod’s Scallops, Wollaton Were super excited to be celebrating the nations favourite dish again. In fact, so excited that they ran a competition to win fish & chips for a whole YEAR! Customers headed over to their Facebook page on Friday 4th to get a chance of getting their mitts on the fishtastic prize! Plus, other great prizes courtesy of Seafood from Norway.

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Big Papa and Chips!

Papa’s Fish and Chips has opened two Mcdonald style drive-thrus

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apa’s Fish and Chips have opened not one but two drive-thru restaurants during the pandemic.

The first opened in Kingswood in December, offering chippie lovers a chance to pick up all their favourites without leaving their car. Additional goodies were also available that are not on offer in other outlets - Tango Ice Blast and chocolate milkshake. There were long queues for the opening day as people were eager to try the new outlet following it’s transformation from a Harvester pub.

Owners Dino and George Papas said how excited they were for the opening

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of the new drive-thru, which is also a restaurant ready to open when Tier 3 restrictions lift.

“It has taken us a long time, but we finally opened our first drive thru and are so excited about it,” they said.

“We are providing the first fish and chips drive-thru in the area and the restaurant will also open in Kingswood as soon as the Government allows it and there is also click and collect available through the website.

“The drive-thru is exactly like McDonalds with the intercom and we have wanted to do it for ages.

“It is a more convenient way for people to get their fish and chips and we have been spurred on by everything happening this year [with the coronavirus pandemic], as it is a completely contact

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free service and customers won’t have to wear masks coming in as a takeaway.

The restaurant’s latest venture at Bilton opened for business in January with customers picking up a free doughnut with every meal.

Papa’s posted on Twitter: “Bilton! You never have to leave your car again for fish and chips. “Our drive-thru is now open.”

Dino, said about the opening of their second drive-thru: “We are delighted to announce the opening of our second Drive thru at Bilton. “Providing people with a more convenient way to collect their fish and chips without having to leave their car.

“This is part of an investment we are making to our Bilton location refurbishing the entire building including our restaurant which will be ready to open when the government allows.”

Hull Live visited the Kingswood site (unfortunately I was not allowed to drive that far) and said they thought that the whole drive-thru process was a great way of ordering fish and chips and it was just the same process as any other drive-

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thru like McDonalds, Burger King or KFC. The menu was clear to read next to the intercom where drivers need to pull up and they went for fish and chips and a drink and then moved on around to the collection and pay station.

The food was ready in no time and tasted delicious. The batter was nice and crispy, the portion was huge and the chips were chunky and well-seasoned.

It was a great alternative to the normal drive-thru fast-food options, and they enjoyed being able to stay warm in the car rather than queuing up. It also meant that they did not have to wear a mask or sanitise in line with coronavirus rules.

So, if you fancy a chippie dinner without the hassle, they’d definitely recommend the new drive-thru service that Papas are providing.

People can still use the walk-in takeaway service or click and collect if they prefer a more traditional method of ordering their meals.

What did you do during the pandemic to invest in your business? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk

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Weston Super Glare!

As fish and chip shops go, this one in Weston-super-Mare has to be among the brightest in the UK.

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ecause not only can customers tuck into tasty portions of cod and chips at Winstons Fish Bar, they can also enjoy their meal with the feeling they themselves are under the sea.

Owner Sophia Michael commissioned local artist Martin Darcy to create an underwater wonderland at the seafront restaurant, which she has owned since 2005.

“I just wanted something colourful and fun in the restaurant, said Sophia.

“Something which was a bit different which everyone can enjoy. “It’s something a bit different and I love it.”

Martin and Sophia worked on the design together which took five days to complete.

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“The design was based around the fish tanks which are already set into the wall,” said Martin.

“I wanted to make it feel like a fish tank within a fish tank.

“I think young customers will really love it although the design includes something for everyone.”

The design features crabs, fish, colourful corals, a giant shark and even a mermaid a special request from Sophia.

The restaurant, which can seat up to 200 people, is a favourite eaterie in the town, not only with locals but the many tourists who visit Weston each year.

Often people are seen queuing around the front of the award-winning restaurant to sample the traditional seaside supper.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant is open only for collections.

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en Shaws is celebrating 150 years in the fizzy business this year! From humble beginnings in Huddersfield back in 1871, Ben Shaws has seen many changes over the 150-year history 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 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.

Now in 2021, Ben Shaws are encouraging their consumer audience through social channels to ‘Pimp Their Chips’ and serve their favourite flavour

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with different suggestions that just make the humble chip that little bit better – a Dandelion & Burdock goes perfectly with Fish & Chips but a Bitter Shandy is ideal for chips & gravy. If you’re not already following Ben Shaws on social media – give them a follow and let them know what flavour you think goes best with your Fish & Chips!

GIVEAWAY Over the next few months, Ben Shaws is giving away a £500 cash prize to one Fish & Chip shop that posts a picture of their Fish & Chips with a can of Ben Shaws on Instagram or Twitter. To be in with a chance of winning – post a picture on Instagram and tag @benshawsdrink or on Twitter tag @BenShaws_Drinks and use the hashtag #BenShawsChippyChat for both.

This competition will run from 1st April 2021 to 31st July 2021 and winners will be contacted through Instagram and/or Twitter by the 6th August 2021. T&C’s Apply, see Ben Shaws website for details.

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would like to be a sponsor and/or exhibit on the day.

You will watch presentations on our giant AV, with full staging, from award winning fish and chip shop owners, giving you valuable advice for your shop. Already we have fish and chip award champions The Cod’s Scallops, Drywite YFF Champion Charlie Collins, our own field to frier winners Fish & Chips @ Weston Grove, & Shap Chippy.

We will also have Oliver Boutwood back with his Q&A sessions, plus the chance for you to try Babylon, a new chipping variety from Agrico, and lots of samples and freebies too.

It’s the FREE industry event not to miss!

The event is suitable for all levels of management and also young friers too.

Maximum of 3 tickets per shop. FREE refreshments will also be served We will also be going out in the evening in Ely for an industry dinner. In 2019 over 60 people stayed in Ely for the meal and drinks.

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Grumpy Old Man! Grumpy’s Owner is actually very Happy

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ou always know what Mr Grumpy will give you - good Kiwi style fish and chips at a great price, fast service, and friendly staff. Mr Grumpy’s is a favourite among Foxton locals and tourists. Their burgers are to die for with fresh ingredients and fish cooked to perfection with the batter nice and crispy and fries well-drained.

Nothing says summer more than a scoop of hot chips on the beach. The secret to the best fish and chips in town, according to Foxton Beach’s Mr Grumpy’s Takeaways owner Glen Hitchcock, is the fat. “We don’t use vegetable oil. We cook in fat, and I tell you that makes the biggest difference. You get ‘em cooked properly, nice batter and let ‘em drain correctly so they’re not greasy and the fat lets them drain a lot better, I think, than oil.”

Foxton Beach’s Mr Grumpy’s Takeaways has been around for more than 10 years. It is a popular spot during long hot summer days. It has visitors from other countries, because of his listing on Trip Advisor as a great place to get takeaways. “On a busy day we might have 150 customers. Friday is our busiest night.”

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Glen has a secret recipe for his batter it’s thin and patrons like that.The extensive menu includes curly fires, camembert wedges and popcorn shrimp.They have “well over 200 items on the menu”.

But don’t be fooled by the name.

Hitchcock is not grumpy at all. Hitchcock is known for being a bit of a character.

He gets a bit of enjoyment out of pulling people’s legs.

“I love dealing with people. If I know you or I don’t know you, if you come and get fish and chips from Mr Grumpy’s it can be quite an adventure. You’ll get racked up.

I just love dealing with people.If you ask anybody anything with a straight face, if you’re pulling their leg, it’s a hilarious time.”

Trip adviser gives them an average of just over 4.5. Here are a few of their reviews Good value Fish and Chips “Mr Grumpy’s is a local icon serving a variety of named fish species in several sizes and cooking methods.We chose battered Terakihi ( large ) with chips. A single scoop of the latter was ample for two mature people but smaller than some others might expect.”

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“Better than I remembered, locals have always known “Mr Grumpy’s” is the best FnC place in the area so on a nostalgic road trip I stopped in (former resident of Foxy beach) and I was NOT disappointed.

The chips were crisp and hot. Just the right amount of salt and fish wasn’t dripping with oil. Price was perfect $8.50 for a large portion. Free napkins and the happiest service I have had in a long time!! Clean and tidy with NO “lingering” residual smells. Mr Grumpy’s is still the very best kept secret. HIGHLY recommended ++A.”

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At last, a proper ‘FushnChups Ship’ “Called in on the way through on the off chance. Service was not very attentive, but that’s a problem I always find with take always - ask for anything that isn’t in the server’s idea of how they would want it and you don’t get. In this case it was simply asking for plenty of salt and vinegar and getting none. Luckily easily rectified. Five stars however for the food quality, very tasty and best chips in NZ other than George’s in Whanganui. Nice to find Blue Cod on the menu at a fair price too. Hoping to get there before closing for lunch today!”

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By Austen Dack

The Frenchmark!

Babylon Fried by Century Old Shop

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sle 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 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 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 during the last twenty years.

Agrico have partnered with Isle of Ely Produce to bring two new varieties into the trade initially via our Chip Ambassadors. The two varieties Babylon and Lugano will be sampled at some of

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these ambassadors to back up the results of early trial successes.

This month I visited French’s Fish & Chips in Wells Next to Sea. I met with owner Marcus French ahead of a busy Friday shift. It is a big year for Marcus and the team, as they are celebrating 100 years of fish and chips in the town a massive achievement over seen by Marcus for over a third of this tally! French’s is one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK and very much a destination shop for over 50 miles around.

Armed with some pre-cut Babylon I gave them to Marcus to fry alongside some Maris Piper. Their Florigo range, is equipped to cope with a very busy seaside queue, and was ready for the expectant deluge of customers already starting to gather outside as we arrived pre-opening.

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cod. Marcus too tried some chips. He was impressed by the fry colour, crisp outside and size of the sample. He also said that they compared really well to his usual supply of piper, and he would look out for Babylon next season for use in his shop.

It was so good to see Marcus and his team in action. Quality and a consistent product has kept people coming to French’s for over 100 years now, something that Marcus is keen to continue with daughter Alana taking over as shop manager, with him continuing as MD. Oliver Boutwood Isle of Ely Director says. “It’s good to hear a shop of French’s calibre like the all-round good characteristics of Babylon. We are pleased with this partnership between Agrico IOE and chip shop owners.”

Alex Moore, Agrico UK Sales Manager said: “We are thrilled to be working closely with Isle of Ely Produce & the Chip Ambassadors to launch two exciting

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new varieties. As a business we are always trying to breed better tasting and more sustainable potato varieties.”

Chip shop owners already signed as Chip Ambassadors for Isle of Ely Produce include Colin Cromer – The Fish Hoose, Kerry Brennan – Golden Union, David Henley – Henley’s, Richard Ord Jr – Colmans, Eric Snaith – Eric’s, Kelly & Tim Barnes – Krispies, Lauren Kellaway – Kellaways, Charlie Collins – Frydales, Fred Capel- Chez Fred, Matt & Ashley Phillips – Shap Chippy, Malachy Mallon The Dolphin Takeaway, Richard Foster – Fish and Chips at Weston Grove, Emir Hikary – Hiks, Alan Shillingford – Shillingfords, Gregg Howard The Chip Shed, Ian Wallis Henry’s Hunstanton, John Hudgell Pimp my Fish, The Petrou Brothers, Marcus French, and Sarah Heward – The Real Food Café.

We will be featuring Babylon and Lugano reviews in the coming months.

Email austen@chippychat.co.uk if you would like to try them for yourselves.

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Street Party at Your Plaice?

A Norfolk mobile chippy offered the chance for someone to be the most popular person on the street - by providing all their neighbours with free fish and chips.

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an Betts, from Fakenham, ran a ‘treat your street’ raffle which gave one person in Norfolk the chance to offer up to 100 people a fish and chip supper.

“I did this competition to make a lot of people happy, to see a smile on their faces,” he said.

“I know it’s only a few quid to get fish and chips, but imagine people walking up and getting their free fish and chips, they would be chuffed.

“How proud would you be to turn around and say to people it’s Friday night, here is free fish and chips, go and help yourself and cheer people up.”

Buying the van in 2014, the 42-year-old normally caters for between 50 and 60 weddings a year.

But last year he only had 12 events with anywhere between 15 and 30 people.

He also runs a chip shop in North Elmham, which he opened during the lockdowns.

During the first lockdown, he found himself very busy as he was the only shop opened in his area.

This time he said it seems quieter, so the raffle was the best idea to keep himself

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relevant while also spreading some joy.

“It’s to keep my name fresh in people’s mind, and make sure I am not forgotten about, which I’m sure I have not been,” he said.

“It was to keep me busy, I don’t want the van just sitting there doing nothing.

“I’m just hoping people are sensible and only one person is coming out to collect their food at a time.”

He is also saying the winner should not encourage people to travel to take part and break the guidance.

The winner also got a £100 donation from Mr Betts to donate to the charity of their choice. Tickets for the raffle cost £2 with 600 available.

The winner was Samantha-Jayne Cooper Have you run a raffle or a competition during lockdown?

Email austen@chippychat.co.uk

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here has never been a better time to train with the National Federation of Fish Friers. Their new range of courses are relevant, fun, easily accessible and great value for money as your staff members gain new skills and qualifications. Training employees is a vital part of any business, leading to improvements in employee performance, an increase in staff engagement, and giving them empowerment, all leading to greater employee retention and growth.

NFFF President Andrew Crook said: “Formal training is not a cost to your business, it’s an investment, and by us all raising standards the fish and chip industry not only gets stronger but it’s reputation for providing quality jobs and long-term careers increases.”

One shop who has enabled their staff through training at the NFFF is Oliver’s at Redcar. Owner Helen Roberts said: “The courses which they offer were perfect for our staff who have refreshed and updated their Level 2 and 3 in Food Hygiene and also the Level 2 course in Food Allergens. The feedback from the staff was extremely positive and they all completed their courses with ease. From my perspective as a business owner the full process of ordering and recording the courses was easy and for the future, we will continue to use their services for any new staff coming into the businesses.”

Food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen awareness play a huge part in a modern-day fish and chip shop. All staff should know the basics and the following courses will cover much of what they will need to know and beyond. The first four courses are only £9.50 each per person.

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Level 3 – Food Hygiene - The course is aimed towards business owners, supervisors, and managers as it involves the management of a food business as well as guidelines on how to prepare, handle and cook food safely. It is also targeted towards food handlers who have completed Level Two Food Hygiene and Safety and would like further their education. This course is just £65.

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It’s Theatrical!

Many fish and chip shops boast about their famous visitors, from The Krankies to The Beatles, but not that many owners get to meet three famous faces in just one week!

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ish & Chip legend Calum Richardson had not one but three celebrity brushes in April and scored yet more PR goals for team fish and chips.

British journalist, broadcaster and former politician and defence secretary, Michael Portillo, popped into an award-winning Stonehaven fish and chip shop recently as he wraps up filming for his latest series of Great British Railway Journeys.

Taking a trip north, Michael caught up with The Bay Fish and Chips owner, Calum Richardson, to find out more about the business, and local area as part of the show. The production team were interested in the fish and chip shop due to it being named as one of the best food experiences in the world by Lonely Planet in 2018, ranking at 31, Britain’s highest entry.

Next he got to pose with Outlander star Sam Heughan after was invited to cater for the cast and crew while they were filming at an undisclosed location with The Bay on the Road.

Calum revealed that after a long day of cooking he couldn’t resist asking Sam who plays Jamie Fraser on the show, for a cheeky pic with him and fiancee Viktorija Kunickaitee, who was also working on the van.

After the Scots actor had enjoyed his meal, which Calum revealed was a North Sea Haddock and one of his special chickpea fritters with tartare sauce, Sam came to say hello.

“Sam came to speak to us and he remembered us from when we had previously catered for a party at the end of season five, he was really nice and said he’d try and get us back later on for when they are filming more stuff.”

Finally top Tv chef and National Fish & Chip host Phil Vickery dropped in to say hello. The star is best known for his stint on This Morning.

The pair have been working together and friends for many years.

What famous faces have you had in your shop? Email asuten@chippychat.co.uk

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