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Open to the Industry!

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t is now nearly time once again for the Isle

Austen Dack Publishing Editor

Of Ely Produce Open day. It is on Monday

Foods, KFE, Drywite and Divaa Potatoes.

Our main feature this month is all about

September 7th. Not only will you learn

frying mediums. Again we have many top

everything you need to know about the

shops telling us why they use their particular

potato but you will see some key speakers

brand in their shops.

from across the trade too. Spaces are now

Our chip shop abroad this month is in

very limited but FREE so please apply for

Astoria USA. A simple menu and approach

your space today.

reaps dividends for the owners of this fish

The day is put on as an educational one

and chip boat!

for all involved and could not go ahead

As usual contact me at Austen@chippychat.

without the help of our partners for the day.

co.uk if you want to get involved

Union Norge, Kerry Foodservice, Middleton

Austen

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Billion Dollar Chips!

Michael and Xochi Birch, the couple who founded social network Bebo and sold it for $850million, have bought Woolsery fish and chip shop, Devon and have re-opened it after a refurbishment.

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peaking from his San Fransisco home, Mr Birch told the local Devon newspaper it was ‘a moment of madness.’

He said: “It made me feel very English; being American one has to keep clinging onto these things.

“It was a relatively small project compared to

our other projects, but it is an important part of the village nonetheless.”

Mr Birch said he was looking forward to visiting the chip shop soon, as good fish and chips are hard to come by in Silicon Valley.

Manager Jay Oyarzarbal said the shop made everything in-house, using sustainable fish and local meat.

He added: “We’ve had a really good response so far and we’re happy to be here.”

Picture Woolsery Fish and Chips manager Jay Oyarzabal (centre) with staff Aimee Johnson and Ashley

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Inside

Diary dates

Nobody Does it Batter

Middleton Food Products are launching a new website

Onward Christian Soldiers Co-owner Christian only took over from his father three years ago, but he’s marching on

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The top contenders for the “Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award” revealed

Fry before you Buy

KFE throws opens its doors to the trade

Two major players tell us why P100 is their oil of choice

Frymax - A strong brand has earn the loyalty of customers by their consistent high quality

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It Could be time to switch to Friwite Pure, light, and cost effective –

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Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed

Tables are Flying 32 34 From Peeled to Frier

Chip Baron’s Ball tickets are selling fast. Order yours now!

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James Houlston - YFF Finalist 2015 and Guest Editor

Bow Wow Wow!

Chips ahoy on the Oregon coast in Astoria

Simpsons, Cheltenham’s famous chippy launched a book to educate young children on where fish and chips come from

Book Line & Sinker 38 40 Field to Frier The Open Day

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Sustainably sourced potatoes your customers will love

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a few of the many benefits

Isle of Ely Produce and Chippy Chat open their doors

From Field to Plates

Two very tasty plates full

Property

Whether you’re on the move, or building an empire, take the first step on your journey here

Michael Vernon of Vernon’s Fish Bar (Crewe), wins aTesto

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Michael Passes the Test

Book, Line and Sinker Page 38

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Diary Dates

Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed....

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The Fish Frying & Fast

2015 September

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KFE Open Day

Try before you fry!

Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8LD www.kfeltd.co.uk

Food Show Doncaster Racecourse www.tquality.co.uk

November

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British Sausage Week

Bite those bangers www.lovepork.co.uk

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Isle of Ely Produce

Open Day

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NFFF Highland Fling

Crieff Hydro, Strathearn House, Crieff, Perthshire

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KFE Open Day

Try before you fry!

Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8LD www.kfeltd.co.uk

www.federationoffishfriers.co.uk

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December

www.lovebritishfood.co.uk

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British Food Fortnight

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Takeaway Innovation Expo

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Chip Baron’s Ball www.chippychat.co.uk

From building a better business to cutting edge kitchen kit London, ExCel www.takeawayexpo.co.uk/

October

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Sea Food Week

Doncaster Racecourse www.fishisthedish.co.uk/seafoodweek

Book your tickets now amanda@chippychat.co.uk

Keep up to date with trade events by visiting www.chippychat.co.uk and clicking on events.

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Nobody Does it Batter

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iddleton Food Products are launching a new updated website this summer. It will be more user friendly by being fully fluid and adaptable to different devices e.g. laptops, i-pads and mobiles. Plus the product layout will be more dynamic and easier to navigate within the site.

The website has details of all of the batters and their characteristics and there is an enquiry form to request samples, flowcups or a training visit. A new additional micro site has also been designed to highlight the exceptional after sales service provided by the Middletons Sales Team - so watch this space for more details and the campaign as it unfolds.

Ryan Baker concluded by adding “We believe that Middleton Foods provide the complete package for the Fish Fryer. With a team of Area Managers solely dedicated

to the fish and chip industry, our level of service to the customers sets us apart. Call us or visit our website for a free sample of any of our batters or to arrange a shop visit from our friendly sales team. We look forward to helping you to achieve the very best from your batter.”

For samples or information call 08453 706550 or visit www. middletonfoods.com

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Onward Christian

By Austen Dack

This month’s featured fish and chip shop is in Norwich. The Grosvenor Fish Bar has been a family tradition for over 30 years.

Serving freshly cut chips and perfectly battered fish, in a 1700’s listed building. In last year’s National Fish and Chip Awards they made the top 20 not bad considering co-owner Christian only took over from his father just 3 years ago.

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hristian Motta, 43, worked for ten years in New York as an interior design and a costume designer for film and TV sets before returning to take over the Grosvenor Fish Bar from his father Mal. Mal Motta was born in Italy but grew up in Wales, where his father ran a chip shop in Caerphilly which was once visited by Welsh singing legend Tom Jones.

“I always loved this shop,” he said. “I used to work in it when I was a 15 and when I had the opportunity to buy it and I thought it needed a face-lift so we renovated it as a project.

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The Grosvenor Fish Bar is a long established traditional fish and chip shop, with a twist. Serving the usual chip shop fare, plus an interesting selection of sandwiches and wraps including sea bass, mackerel, tuna and rock salmon.

They have seating downstairs for up to 50 – with ‘eat in’ and ‘take away’ at the same price. On my visit I took the alcohol route at the pub next door for If you want to have a beer or a glass of fizz with your meal, just order in the chippy and they deliver it to you at The Birdcage Pub just across the road.

A recent visitor to Norwich

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Soldiers who loved her experience was blogger ‘LelaLondon.’

“As it was our only full day in the city we had planned to cram in as much as we could. For fuels sake, we headed through The Lanes to experience the supposed magic Grosvenor Fish Bar. I never thought I would be able to praise a chippy…but YOU GUYS. This is the fish shop of all fish shops. Recently refurbished, the 90-year old Grosvenor Fish Bar is all the English tradition you could hope for with a retro Americana twist. With limited space at the ‘Bar’ itself, the owners have turned the lower floor into a cave of impossibly quirky bunker dining but have also teamed up with the adjacent pub – The Birdcage – should you want a tipple with your fish feast. Delivery included.

Naturally, we did the latter.

Surrounded by a gallery wall, trinkets, and smiling hipsters a-plenty, we placed

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Everyone’s heads turned as our order arrived. Taking up the entirety of our table, we powered through a Bass With Sass (crispy sea bass fillet wrap with lettuce and spicy mango salsa), Wako Taco (spicy steamed cod wrap, salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour cream), Shark Bites (shark nuggets served with a miso dip), a Cod Goujon (the classic), and fried pickles/battered gherkins with aioli. The stuff of childhood dreams.

Even if you’re only in Norwich for one hour, you must find time to visit Grosvenor Fish Bar”.

Lela London ‘Lifestyle blogger’ (what other word is there for travel blogger, fashion blogger, food blogger, beauty blogger, and music blogger?). www.lelalondon.com

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The 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award Following initial judging, listed businesses have been shortlisted in their respective geographical area, in the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award, as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards.

North West England

Scotland

Cameron’s Chip Shop, Stornoway Isle of Lewis Cromars, St.Andrews, Fife Fochabers Fish Bar, Fochabers, Moray The Trawler, Golspie, Sutherland, Forehill Cafe, Ayr, Ayrshire Moore’s Fish & Chips, Castle Douglas The Plaice To Be, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

Hodgson’s Chippy, Prospect Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Hodgson’s Chippy, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Pisces, Fleetwood, Lancashire The Fish & Chip Plaice, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire Papa’s Fish & Chips, Warrington, Cheshire The Big Fish, Wilmslow, Cheshire Tony’s Chippy, Ancoats, Manchester Fosters Fish & Chips, Alderly Edge, Cheshire

Northern Ireland

Superbites,Crossmaglen, County Armagh The Dolphin Takeaway, Dungannon, County Tyrone The Friary, Carrickfergus, County.Antrim

Midlands West

SeaFish Restaurant, Ripley, Derbyshire Shaws Fish & Chips, Killamarsh, Derbyshire Wollaston Fish Bar, Wollastonm, Stourbridge Pisces, Thrapston, Northamptonshire Simpsons Fish & Chips, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Hennighan’s Top Shop, Machynlleth. Powys Les & Rita’s Fish Bar, Rhyl, Clwyd Simply Fish & Chips, Denbigh, Denbighshire Simply Fish & Chips, Rhyl, Denbighshire Hikary’s Fish Bar, Neath Port Talbot Penaluna’s Famous Fish & Chips, Hirwaun, Aberdare, Rhondda The Crispy Cod, Tonyrefail

Harbour Lights, Falmouth Harbourside Fish & Chips, Plymouth, Kingfisher Fish & Chips, Plymouth, Krispies, Exmouth, Devon Ashley’s Fish and Chips, Southbourne, Bournemouth Bishopston Fish Bar, Horfield, Bristol Caviar Plaice, Weymouth, Dorset

Carlo’s of Morpeth, Morpeth, Oceans, North Shields Pantrini’s Fish and Chips, Whitley Bay Fish & Chips At 149, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire Mister C’s, Selby, North Yorkshire Whiteheads Fish and Chips, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire Whitby’s Fish & Chip Takeaway, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Eastern England

Wales

South & West England

North East England

Central & Southern England

Cox’s of Letchworth, Letchworth, Hertfordshire Godfrey’s, Harpenden Hertfordshire The Ridgeway Fish Bar, Marshalwick, St Albans Ashley’s Fish and Chips, Barton on Sea, New Milton J Henry’s Fish & Chips, Hedge End, Southampton The Codfather, Hedge End, Southampton Vic’s Fish Bar, Eastleigh, Southampton

Burton Road Chippy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire The Cod’s Scallops, Wollaton, Nottingham The Elite Fish and Chip Company, Grantham Road, Sleaford Fishtastic, Orton, Longueville, Peterborough Fishtastic, Cardea, Peterborough Traditional Fish & Chips, St Neots, Cambridgeshire French’s Fish Shop Ltd, Wells next the Sea, Norfolk

London & South East England

Brockley’s Rock Brockley, London Henley’s of Wivenhoe, Wivenhoe. Colchester Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields, London The Codfather, Circus, Northolt Papa’s Barn, Ditton, Kent The Village Fish & Chips, Orpington, Kent The Village Fish & Chips, Sanderstead, Surrey

Due to tied judging scores there are some differences in the amount of shortlisted shops in some of the competition areas.

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KFE – Come and see (and try) the Ranges Built for Champions On Sunday 6th September 2015 it’s time once again for one of the industry days of the year as one of the most well respected range suppliers KFE throws opens its doors to the trade. It is timed perfectly to coincide with the Isle of Ely Produce/ Chippy Chat open day taking place on Monday September 7th. (So why not stay over and do both).

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urchasing a range can be a daunting prospect and after shop purchase probably the biggest single purchase you will make. You need to make the right decision and know that all of the right procedures are in place from design to after care once the range has been installed.

Visit KFE on and meet the team who will be happy to discuss how Kiremko and Perfecta can meet and exceed the requirements of your business, the open day takes place between 11am – 3pm.

Also on site will be the KFE School of Frying Excellence Award Winning Trainers. Join Nigel Hodgson in the kitchen and observe him demonstrating competence in potato and fish preparation along with learning the skills of consistency in batter mixing.

Then meet Gordon Hillan where you can watch their High Efficiency Kiremko range in action before tasting the end result. Enjoy your food whilst listening to Mark Petrou host a seminar on marketing and customer service.

They also have Industry Representatives from Kerry Food Serive, Drywite T Quality and The CF Group offering advice on their product lines.

Register now on 01778 380 448 or at www.kfe. co.uk to attend the KFE Open Days for FREE advice, FREE fish and chips and a FREE glass (or two) of champagne, but hurry as spaces are limited.

Contact KFE Ltd, Units A & B Bentley Business Park, Northfields Industrial Estate, Market Deeping, Peterborough. PE6 8LD E: sales@kfeltd.co.uk T: 01778 380 448 Fx: 01778 348 558 www.kfeltd.co.uk

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Call the Coastguard Two major players tell us why P100 is their oil of choice

Coastguard Fish & Chips...

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ayling’s premier fish and chip restaurant and take away is situated on the sunny South of the Island at Eastoke corner.

The Coastguard Cafe was originally Coastguard Cottages. It was first established in 1942 by Victor and Annie Elliott. They opened the business as tea rooms, with a fish and chip takeaway next door. They also ran a fresh shellfish and a fruit and veg stall at the front of the building.

The menu in those days consisted of cream teas, or eggs, beans, ham and peas etc. But in the 1960s you could order a beach tray, (which as its name suggests you could take it down the beach with you). And when you returned the crockery, you would get your 10 shillings deposit back which was equivalent to 50p in today’s money.

The business has been kept in the family since 1942 till present day and is still run by Jeff Clark and his wife Caroline, also Jeff’s mum Irene who is now in her late 80’s still has an active role in the business. Their daughters Charlotte and Hermione work their too.

Jeff tells us one of the secrets of their success in the fish and chip shop is using P100.

“We only use the best ingredients, and after trialling all the leading brands we found that P100 outperforms its rivals. Add to that a very reasonable price, it makes it the right choice for our business.

Although we have been trading since 1942 we always strive to stay ahead of the competition.”

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Top Shop Chooses P100 Hennighan’s Top Shop was established in 1982 by David’s parents Janet and Richard Hennighan. Even then working for my parents it was apparent to David that all frying oils were different.

After a year experimenting with different oils and fats we came to the conclusion that P100 vegetable frying fat was the best choice for us and there are several reasons why. It is a natural ingredient which gives consistency in the taste and freshness of our fish and chips. P100 Vegetable frying oil is suitable for vegetarians as it is free from any animal fats and also additives. This oil is made from nonhydrogenated vegetable oil which gives low trans fatty acids. Another great reason why we use P100 is its odourless this was a major issue as we don’t want our customers to smell anything but good quality fish and chips.

After eating a portion of our fish and chips we want to make sure that our customers do not taste anything but Hennighan’s Top Shop fish and chips and this is why P100 is great as there is not extra taste. Even though fish and chips is a takeaway meal P100 does not offer a greasy meal. This product is one of the most important thing to have correct in this business.

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“There Is No Substitute For Quality” says Andrew Marriott of Frymax

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t is the consistently high quality of Frymax, together with our customer visit and support programme that keeps the Frymax brand as the fryers’ favourite” says Andrew Marriott, Brand and Marketing Manager for Frymax. For the fifth consecutive year, four of the ten regional winners in The Best Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award are Frymax users. In addition, two of the five finalists in the Best Restaurant category are Frymax users, including the winner, Burton Road Chippy. “When you consider the different frying mediums, such as dripping, various liquid oils and palm , coupled with the number of brands in the market, it is a testimony to the consistent quality of Frymax that once again 40% of the finalists fry with Frymax,” says Marriott.

The strength and reputation of a brand depends on the experiences of its users.

Strong brands earn the loyalty of their customers by their consistent high quality.

Frymax have identified five fryers who have been using their product for over 50 years and more than 80 fryers who have used Frymax for between 25 and 50 years. Marriott sees this as a testimony to the consistent high quality of Frymax, “I doubt if there is another all vegetable brand in our marketplace that could make such a claim.”

Mr Solomou of Gerard Street Fish Bar in Derby who have used Frymax for over forty years says “Frymax is the best quality product.

It gives long life, consistency of colour and always produces tasty food which our customers love and keep coming back for more. It is one of the foundations of our business.”

The Solomou family of Gerard Street Fish Bar

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New Users Frymax continues to gain new users from all sectors of the market. Mr. Vella of Pizza Amore in Glasgow , a dripping user for 30 years switched to Frymax two years ago. “Since moving to Frymax my trade has increased by over 30%. The food is lighter , less greasy and has a much cleaner taste. I won’t move away from Frymax.“ My Plaice Fish and Chips in Gorleston , Great Yarmouth moved from an own label blended vegetable fat to Frymax two years ago.

Owner Neil Bains says “ Moving to Frymax has been one of the best choices we’ve made in our business. Customers love its unique taste and quality which has helped us achieve national awards. In aiming to be the best you have to use the best and that is Frymax.”

Lakeside Takeaway in Cheltenham had used a hydrogenated fat for over 30 years. Last year they changed to Frymax. Owner John Izamis says “ Frymax produces a lighter and crispier product. The customer feedback from day one has been very positive. I am also using less oil because Frymax lasts longer. I was so impressed with Frymax that I encouraged my sister to make the change in her shop. The results have been just as positive. We will not change from Frymax.“

John Izamis of Lakeside at his range

The Premier Cafe in Budleigh Salterton had used another branded palm oil for nine years . Twelve months ago they changed to Frymax. Owner Simon Blisset says “I wish I had changed to Frymax years ago. I thought our fish and chips were good but now with Frymax they are even better. The comments from our customers have been remarkable.

The product retains less fat and has a cleaner and crispier taste. The longevity of the oil is better than any other oil I have used.”

Andrew Marriott says “We thank our loyal users and our many new customers for their support in keeping Frymax at the top.”

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Chippy’s − 60 years of frying with Chippy’s is a real family concern, currently in the fourth generation of fryers and with eleven family members involved in the business. Established in 1955 and with the addition of successful mobile and catering businesses Chippy’s is run by Glenn and Chris Edwards, with family help of course!

Alongside the family there is another consistent factor which has helped them produce great tasting products. And that is Frymax which they have been using as their cooking medium since 1955. “We fry in Frymax which is of consistent quality, odourless and doesn’t transfer taste” says Glenn, “This means our customers get delicious fish and chips every time.

We have never had a complaint about Frymax in sixty years!”

Frymax is produced from top quality pure white sustainable premium palm, which is additive free and contains no hydrogenated oils. Not only does it guarantee consistently good results, its performance is long lasting without any deterioration in quality.

The Chippy’s family know that to produce the best you have to use the best and there is none better than Frymax.

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Nortech starts the Fiesta!

In 2015 Nortech Foods proudly celebrate 30 years supply of Superior beef dripping to the fish and chip shop industry. It’s proven to be the finest quality and most respected refined and deodorised beef dripping within the UK market.

This bestselling brand continues to increase market share year on year supported by a loyal and growing customer base ensuring this iconic brand is here to stay for many more years.

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ver the last 2 years Nortech Foods have run a Superior prize draw promotion offering Thomas Cook holiday vouchers during a set promotional period. This has proven very successful with several lucky winners receiving up to £1000 in holiday vouchers to spend towards a dream vacation. During this special 30th year celebration of Superior beef dripping Nortech Foods are proud to announce this year’s prize draw will be even better.

One lucky prize draw entrant will win a Ford Fiesta Studio addition, 3 door in Racing Red. “Yes I did say a Ford Fiesta” The Ford Fiesta

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is the bestselling UK model which ties in perfectly with Superior being the bestselling beef dripping.

To stand a chance of driving away in a brand new Ford Fiesta every box of 20kg Superior beef dripping will enclose a prize draw entry card during the promotional period from the 1st of September to the 30th of November 2015. Submit your details and code via our prize draw website to be automatically entered into the promotion and remember 1 entry per box so the more boxes purchased during the promotional period the more chances of winning. Make sure your distributor / wholesaler supplies you with promotional stock which will be clearly marked as being a prize draw box.

For full terms and conditions please visit www.Superiorprizedraw.co.uk The draw will be on Monday 15th of December and one lucky customer will win this fantastic prize presented by Nortech Foods. The winning entrant will also receive editorial coverage celebrating winning success and combined business editorial.

Set the standard higher by using Superior in your fryer.

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CELEBRATING 30 SUPERIOR YEARS

GO SUPERIOR FOR A CHANCE to win a ford fiesta Nortech Foods proudly celebrate 30 years supply of Superior beef dripping establishing Superior as the UK leading brand with a loyal customer base ensuring it is here to stay for many more years.

Set the standard higher by using Superior in your fryer.

We’re giving away a brand new Ford Fiesta Studio to one of our lucky customers.

Simply look out for the voucher in every box of Superior beef frying fat purchased between 1st September and 30th November 2015 for your chance to win*.

For your nearest stockist call 01302 390880 or visit www.nortechfoods.co.uk * Vouchers found in 20kg boxes. Prize draw 14th December 2015. Prize is 1 x Ford Fiesta 3 door Studio edition in racing red. For terms and conditions visit www.superiorprizedraw.co.uk

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TIME TO SWITCH TO FRIWITE!

Pure, light, and cost effective – a few of the many benefits that has seen fish friers throughout the UK switching to FriWite 100% long-life vegetable oil. Containing no hydrogenated fats and less than 1% trans fat, we take a closer look into what else you love about FriWite.

Lorenzo Andreucci, Central Chippy, Kinross, Fife

“Since I tried FriWite, I haven’t looked back. I find that my food is crispier and the flavour is fantastic. I’ve noticed a difference in how much longer its frying life is – and even towards to end there is no foaming and it still has a pleasant smell. Overall, I am very pleased with FriWite and can’t imagine using anything else”

Simon Hunter, Barnby-Dun Fish & Chips, Doncaster

“FriWite has exceeded my expectations in terms of its quality.

It lasts longer and withstands high temperatures very well. My products fry with no aftertaste. I am very pleased and can recommend FriWite to other friers.”

Mustapha Aitbouzit, Parker Street Chippy, Chorley, Lancashire

Marcus French, French’s Fish & Chips, Well-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk “I am extremely satisfied with FriWite and would happily recommend the brand to other shops.”

“FriWite is a hard-wearing fat. I have been using for over three years now and I wouldn’t change for anything!

It is competitively priced and I would highly recommend this oil to anyone.

I use the best - now I can forget the rest!”

Nick Vine, The Village Chippy, Bedworth, Warwickshire

“I think customers nowadays are more aware of what they are eating, so I let them know that I am frying in a healthier alternative with FriWite posters and window stickers. I like that FriWite it is nonhydrogenated and has less than 1% trans fat – it sets it apart from other oils. The results are impressive and my food tastes great – I’ve found the right balance with FriWite.’

FriWite, a pure and light fry!

Phillip Noise, Oakdale Fish, Poole, Dorset “We’ve used FriWite for years – it’s great stuff! We love the results”

Contact your nearest Q Partnership supplier today to fry the benefits for yourself.

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Check back in next month’s issue of Chippy Chat for more on FriWite, a pure and light fry!

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Passionate about quality food?

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As you can see from the images below, Michael couldn’t be happier with his new recruit. The cooking oil tester will not only save Vernon’s fish bar money on oil consumption, but will make certain that their Fish & chips are always top quality.

Testo’s 270 allows you to determine within seconds whether cooking oil needs changing. To do so, it measures the ‘Total Polar Material’ (TPM) content in the oil, which is a sure indicator of its quality. It will then provide you with a reading and based on the colour of the screen display

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you will know the current state of the oil.

To get your hands on a Testo 270 visit their website for full details w w w. t e s t o l i m i t e d . c o m / t e s t o - 2 7 0 cooking-oil-tester Look out for further competitions in Chippy Chat or online at www.chippychat. co.uk

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Win an Apple Watch or Ipad just the ticket!

Brought to you by Friars Pride, the ultimate exhibition for the fish & chip and fast food trade will be ‘coming home’ to Peterborough Arena and Chippy Chat will be there - it promises a day of industry relevant exhibitor’s, product innovations, promotions and more. Tickets are free and those who pre- register for FRY I.T. 2016 will be entered into a prize draw to win either an Apple Watch or iPad- the choice is yours!

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roduct launches and innovations in the trade Once again, FRY I.T. 2016 will be packed with new and innovative product to the industry, enabling customers to be the first to find out how they can improve their business and menus.

Live cooking demonstrations and samples Visitors will have the opportunity to see live cooking demonstrations of new and existing products and sample what’s on offer. Perfect for ‘trying’ before taking advantage of the promotions available!

Something for the whole family Friars Pride is a family business, therefore FRY I.T. 2016 has been organised with the whole family in mind. As always, the day will cater (quite literally!) for the whole family and will include free balloon modelling, face painting and more, ensuring2 every visitor can 0 1 6 take advantage of the ‘one day only’ show promotions!

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Exclusive show deals Show deals, discounts and bumper special offers will be available exclusively on the day of the show, with each visitor given a Friars Pride goody bag, containing a FRY I.T. 2016 order form, ensuring outstanding promotions and brand new products are noted down easily.

FREE seminars FRY I.T. 2016 returns with seminars by leading speakers within the industry. In the past, there have been business- benefiting seminars on portion control, advertising, children’s meals, using technology and maximising your menu. In conjunction with Friars Pride’s Marketing Club, FRY I.T. 2016 will host invaluable FREE seminars to improve any business within the industry.

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Registration and sponsorship forms are now available for the fifth annual Frankie’s Charity Cycle Sportive, which will be held on Sunday 30th August.

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This year the proceeds will be split between the Fishermen’s Mission and Alzheimer’s Research UK and Cancer Research UK. Frankie’s manager Carlyn Kearney said: “As ever, the 10-mile, 20-mile and 40-mile routes will be open to cyclists of all ages and abilities so we hope you will be able to come along and have a fun day – with a fish supper from the UK’s best fish and

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chip shop waiting for you at the end!

“Once again we will be holding a bumper raffle and we would appeal to local businesses and individuals to help by contributing prizes. It will be drawn at Frankie’s after completion of the cycle event.”

Frankie’s – the 2015 Fish and Chip Shop of the Year would love fish and chip suppliers and other shop owners to get involved too by donating prizes, cash or even sponsored riders for the event.

Registration forms can be downloaded from their website www.frankiesfishandchips. com or picked up from the shop. Sponsorship forms can be picked up from the shop or one can be sent out – please call 01806 522700 to request one. www.frankiesfishandchips.com/get-onyour-bike

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Tables are Flying!

The Chip Baron’s Ball is back and will be held once again at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough.

With space for nearly 300 people we are planning a really great party for the industry.

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t will be a real grand occasion where you can catch up with all of your friends and colleagues and also let your hair down too.

The all-important date for your diaries is Sunday December 6th 2015.

Places for this event are already limited many people who attended in 2014 have already pre-booked. Please can you email amanda@chippychat.co.uk if you wish to attend and also how many tickets you require?

Chippy Chat + members will receive precedent for tickets and also a discounted rate too. Many members saved the membership alone with this reduced table cost!

Prices are just £60 each or £540 for a table of ten, with Chippy Chat + plus members paying just £54 and £498 respectively.

Massive thanks to Smales, Blakemans, KFE, Union Norge and Youngs (Kingfrost) who have already signed up to be sponsors for the evening.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Ball please email austen@chippychat. co.uk.

This year we have teamed up with Spinal Injuries Association as our charity partner who have been running nationally – The Great British Fish and Chip Supper.

The high quality three course meal will be followed by the voice of the stars Pete Jay and then finally a great disco for you to have a boogie. The photo booth and casino will be there to entertain you again too.

We also have a special rate at the hotel for staying over too at just £75 which includes breakfast too. Call them on 01733 289988 to book your rooms (last year they sold out of rooms).

Car parking and wi-fi will be FREE. Call 01353 865 966 to pre-book your tickets today.

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Chippy Chat Guest Editor

‘From Peeled to Frier’ James Houlston - YFF Finalist 2015 and Guest Editor

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et’s go back to the start, I was 13 and needed a part time job to earn some money, Gregg and Caroline Howard had just opened their 2nd Our Plaice shop and they needed a potato person - perfect.

I was trained in all aspects of potato preparation, there was a lot to learn but I had plenty of time. It started off as just a way of earning my pocket money doing a couple of hours every night after school but this was all to change, I had caught the bug and I wanted to learn everything else there was to know about fish and chips.

After I had been working with the Our Plaice team for 2 years there was a chance for me to move on from just potatoes, even though I have learnt this is one of the most important and key aspects of our job creating the perfect chip - get this right and you are half way there.

I moved up to being a runner for the frier and working on the counter serving; I was still only youngster but I had a lot of interest in the job I was doing. Working alongside the then current Young Fish Frier of the Year and Gregg Howard (a true captain of our industry) was a great opportunity for me to take in as much knowledge as I could.

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move up to a full time frier but I was still new to fish frying in my eyes and still had a lot to learn before I was ready to enter myself into the Young Fish Frier competition.

After 2 years of being a full time fish frier and asking as many questions as I could along the way, I felt I was ready to give Young Fish Frier Of The Year my best shot.

The goal I set myself at 13 is finally becoming reality and it’s the best decision I have made. What a great 8 months they were. Entering the competition opens more doors in the industry than you could imagine and you get the chance to network with people with the same interests as you.

Being involved gets you invited on trips to see all different sides of the fish and chip industry, we visited Isle of Ely Produce twice to see all sides of potato farming, we went to Amsterdam to visit Florigo ranges, Petershead White fish market and processing plant, Kerry foods took us to their flour mill, AAK oils gave us a tour of their oil factory.

I am very passionate about our industry and it’s a great career for any young person to choose, fish and chips is our heritage and would encourage anybody to get involved, we are one big family.

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There’s a clear reason Norwegian cod and haddock tastes so good. And it’s not just our water.

Norway’s pristine waters give our cod and haddock their distinctively chunky, succulent white flesh.

But just as importantly, our vessels freeze their catch at sea to lock in the Arctic freshness. Wherever you see the Norge logo in fish & chip shops, you can rest assured that the cod or haddock you order is the real thing, of exceptional quality and sustainably caught from our abundant stocks. Enjoy!

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Bow Wow Wow!

A fish and chip shop that tweets “Weekly update: We are open Wed-Sun 11ish -6, weather permitting and unless we run out of fish. Have a great week” has to be part of our fish and chip abroad feature.

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owpicker fish and chips is a dry dock gillnetter boat owned by Linda and Ron Ford. Found on the Oregon coast in Astoria. Their menu is pretty straightforward. Fish and Chips. Whole order or half order. Sodas. That’s it. It’s made fresh to order — crispy with a flaky interior. Sprinkle on a little malt vinegar and dip it in the homemade tartar sauce.

This place is an old Bowpicker fishing boat that they pulled out of the water and converted into a walk-up food boat. They fry up fish as quickly as they can until they run out. So get there early!

The local newspaper sums up the place nicely.

Follow the old men, and you’ll find it.

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Starting at 11 am, across Marine Drive from Astoria’s Columbia River Maritime Museum, you’ll see them waiting in a single-file line stretching down the steps and into the gravel. What they want is the same thing they had last time, the same thing they have every damn time, the only thing on the menu: The most famous fish and chips in Astoria.

They are served in three-piece half orders and five-piece full orders out of a 28-foot-long, 1932-christened, converted gillnet boat called Bowpicker Fish & Chips, which for 15 years has been dishing out fish instead of hauling it in, from a parking-lot dry dock. In an old cannery town on the Oregon Coast, this is what passes for a food cart. (Across the street, the gas station has a falafel cart of the more traditional sort, but the line’s at Bowpicker).

But don’t ask for halibut or cod or something. Astoria has no use for halibut. The breaded fish at Bowpicker is 100 percent Pacific Coast Albacore tuna, the steak of the sea, caught by local fishermen and fried lightly in a golden batter. And for a mere $10, you get five chunks of breaded albacore that add up to something like a half-pound. It is tender, and it is moist, and you do not need the lemon wedge. Heck, you barely need the tartar sauce—although you’ll use it.

But damn: that tuna. There are no fine seafood restaurants in Astoria—none survive the tourist-free winter, said the man serving salmon chowder one morning. There is just this one amazing chip shack. And I submit: It’s good enough for you, for me www.bowpicker.com

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Book, Line and Sinker Simpsons, Cheltenham’s famous chippy, have launched a book to educate young children on the journey of fish and chips from ‘field to fork’. The book will teach children about the source of their food and the truth behind where fish and chips come from.

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he colourful book, titled ‘Where Do Fish and Chips Come From?’, follows main character ‘Bonny’ (the namesake of Simpsons Co-Founder Bonny Ritchie) on an adventure meeting the likes of Fisherman Frank and Farmer Fred. The book explores where their food is sourced from and how it is prepared.

Co-Founder James Richie, from Simpsons Fish and Chips, said: “Teaching children the source of their food is incredibly important to us. Children often see food when it’s in packaging or cooked and ready prepared so we hope with our book to show little ones the process. In particular with Fish & Chips, how little is involved from sea to plate. Just fresh, natural ingredients, simply prepared and cooked.”

Where Do Fish and Chips Come From?’ will be available from Simpsons Fish and Chips this summer. Simpsons launched the book recently at the Priors Road shop to schoolchildren from St Mary’s C of E Infant School.

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Simpsons have won several awards including the Isle of Ely Produce sponsored ‘From Field To Frier’ Award at The National Fish and Chips Awards 2015.

The famous chip shop only uses natural ingredients with no MSG, salt or bulking agents which have absolutely no artificial colours or flavouring.

Simpsons Fish and Chips is the only MSC certified chip shop in Gloucestershire. The MSC hallmark is awarded to people who commit to using only fish that is sourced responsibly.

James added: “Fish and chips are not as unhealthy as everyone thinks it is, and that is something that we wanted to get across in the book. It should, of course, be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet but it has real nutritional value - especially the way we cook it!

The book reflects the steps we take to create healthy fish and chips and our aim is to educate children on sourcing food responsibly and introduce them to the journey that it has to take in order to be enjoyed.”

For more information about Simpsons Fish and Chips please, visit www.simpsonsfishandchips.com

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Hunters Potatoes

07831 299757 (Paul)

420 Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8HX soltashe@googlemail.com

North East Family owned potato supplier based in Henfield, Sussex.

Telephone : 01273 492341 John Mobile : 07850 361 999 Peters Mobile : 07860 483197 info@ehillsandsons.co.uk www.ehillsandsons.co.uk

Bucks and Beds

G Marsh Potatoes Stand 4 Wholesale Fruit Market Hickman Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands

Masters & Co Ltd

T: 0207 987 7890

Tel: 01452 856111 Mobile: 07774 675303

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South West /Wales

Unit 15a Bamfurlong Ind Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51

South Boyd Street Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3NA

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Eagle Hill Potato

Marketing

Telephone: 028 9188 2280 37 Craigboy Rd Donaghadee 028 9188 3519 BT21 OLP Mobile Numbers: 07802882280 N.Ireland 07801585945

Field

Fax: 028 9188 3394 www.eaglehill.co.uk

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A brilliant sauce of extra income.

Your customers love Heinz sauces. But they love them even more when there’s no mess. One SqueezMe! pod contains almost three times more sauce than a sachet.

No fuss, no waste, just great taste. Perhaps that’s why they are willing to pay up to 35p for a single pod!* To help you sell even more they are also available in self merchanised cases. Make sure you stock up and squeeze more profit from every food sale.

To get your merchandise and POS kit, please call our Freephone number 0800 575755.

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FREE Field TRADE Frier DAY! OPEN

Field Frier

Monday 7th September in Ely, Cambridgeshire Not long now until Isle of Ely Produce and Chippy Chat open their doors to chip shop owners and managers so they can see firsthand the journey a potato makes before it reaches their shops.

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t will be an important day for suppliers too as much of the day will be spent exchanging ideas and listening to key speakers presenting ideas from across the industry.

The event will be held on Monday 7th September in Ely, Cambridgeshire and will be available on a first come first served basis. The KFE open day is on September 6th so many people stay over and choose to visit both.

Included in the day will be a visit to one of the biggest potato farmers in Cambridgeshire. He will demonstrate just how much it takes to grow the

perfect potatoes. We will also have on display millions of pounds worth of farm machinery too at the farm and also some live demonstrations.

We will also supply refreshments during the day too.

It is also hoped then that many people will stay on in Ely for the evening and then meet up later for a meal and a few drinks whilst discussing the latest trends in the industry and how everyone can get involved with promoting fish and chips!

Isle of Ely Produce once again sponsor the ‘From Field to Frier Award’ in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2016, organised by Seafish. This event is an extension of that commitment to the industry.

The From Field to Frier Award recognises businesses for their excellence in potato knowledge, sourcing and storage, and their attention to detail and skill in producing quality chips.

Oliver Boutwood, Director of Isle of

This years is kindly supported by a long list of huge names from related industries including....

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Just a little of what happened at last year’s event

At Isle of Ely Produce HQ the Stage was set for a series of entertaining speakers and experts from all areas of the trade

P J Lee’s Short movie gives an insight into modern potato farming practices

Chippy Chat Editor Austen Dack sets the agenda

Christopher Lee Introduced the Movie and eventually lead the tour of the farm

Ely Produce said: “Our purpose is very much to be at the heart of our business communities and to champion their aspirations and to support them this open day event will help cement our position further and increase the bond we already have within the trade all the way from field to frier”.

To attend on the day (the day is free) email your details to amanda@ chippychat.co.uk. Or phone Isle of Ely Produce on 01353 863355 This FREE event will be first come first served and is not close to capacity.

Maximum two people per shop/ company please.

Key suppliers including Kerry Food Service, Union Norge, Drywite, KFE, Divaa, and Middleton Foods are sponsoring the day and will be in attendance.

If you would like to be a sponsor please call Austen Dack on 07863 123 929 or email him at austen@chippychat. co.uk.

Greg Howard NFFF President opened the event

Stephen Hole of Caithness Potatoes Introducing Divaa

Bus loads of chippies and suppliers arrive at P J Lee’s Farm for the grand tour

, o t a t o p y a S say

Agrico.

Agrico UK Ltd is a specialist breeder and supplier of high grade seed potatoes, bringing innovative and tasty chipping varieties to the fast food trade.

Have you tried our Markies, Agria, Fontane, Premiere and Performer potatoes?

Why not ask your local supplier today Call: 01307

840 551

Email: potatoes@agrico.co.uk

www.agrico.co.uk @agrico_uk

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From Field to Plates Are you looking for a great gift for someone involved in the fish and chip trade and/or potato trade? Look no further we have just the thing not one but two personalised plates although the price required for now is being kept under wraps!

FOR SALE PERSONALISED NUMBER PLATES

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Ideal for those involved within the potato industry OFFERS INVITED Contact Laura Carr: 01388 529538 lauracarr@georgefwhite.co.uk

www.georgefwhite.co.uk

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f you who want to buy a personalised numbered licence plate you can expect to pay top dollar for the most sought after number and letter combinations available in the UK. The most expensive numbered UK licence plate ever was the ‘F1’ plate which sold for £440,000 in 2008. The proud owner, Afzal Khan placed the Formula One initials on his Mercedes-Benz McLaren, which interestingly enough cost £200,000 less than the plate itself at the time. It has since been reported that he would consider selling the plate for a cool £10 million.

In a world where buyers are limited by the number and letter combinations they can use on their car, finding a special personalised number plate is rare. Car owners can get these items directly from the DVLA, or they can peruse eBay to find a wide variety of cherished number plates for sale or you can call George F White direct.

The two plates for sale are TA T1E P8 ATO If you like the look of either of the plates featured on this page please contact Laura Carr on 01388 529538 or email her at lauracarr@georgefwhite. co.uk. Why not make her an offer – we’re sure that she will accept less than £10 million.

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Anthony Swift (Liverpool)

Reliable daily deliveries throughout the North-West Guaranteed quality supplies throughout the year.

Specialist supplier to fish and chip shops

0151 526 5318 aj.swift@live.com

North-East & Borders

BWH Graham ( Northumberland )

Daily deliveries throughout the North-East, supplying fryers with the best chipping potatoes available in the marketplace Consistent quality throughout the year.

Call 01670 521801 07850 772578 brrygraham@aol.com

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Now Supplying North and West Lon don Mitchell Potatoes (Estab 1883) is proud to be one of the UK’s longest established potato merchants, a record built on quality and reliability.

Consistent quality: Our large supplier base and vigilant quality control helps provide consistent quality all year round.

Punctual deliveries: We run a fleet of modern vehicles with 24hr breakdown assistance.

Annual fixed price contracts: We offer fixed price contracts to help you manage your budget without the worries of price fluctuations.

We stock all frying varieties.

01926 633 323

www.mitchells-potatoes.co.uk @mitchellpots

Mitchell Potatoes

We are a Long established family firm of potato merchants, leading fish & chips shop suppliers and stockists of catering supplies.

Our customers cover a wide area including Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Somerset, Worcestershire, South Wales & Wiltshire.

Mason Potatoes have decades of experience We source potatoes from only the best growers and suppliers who meet our stringent quality standards By using our own fleet of vehicles our deliveries are customised to fit specific customer requirements We have an understanding of the region we cover that is second to none Our extensive range of dry goods and sundries ensures that we offer a unique service to our customers We focus on delivering the highest quality at the most competitive price To protect our customers against the ever changing price of one of their basic commodities we offer the security of fixed price contracts for our potatoes

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01989 762000

Mansfield Ashbourne Notts Derby Dronfield

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Established 80yrs Fixed price contracts available Potatoes replaced within 12hrs in the bigger unlikely event of you being dissatisfied All batches rigorously checked and test fried Ring today for your free sample

Lomas Potatoes 01909 562327 (3 lines)

07932 155677 (Andy) (S,Yorks, N,Yorks, Notts)

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his is an excellent opportunity to acquire an extremely well presented fish and chip shop.

The current owner has worked hard to command an exceptional reputation for the quality of its food and service.

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he opportunity has arisen to purchase up to three branches of a multi-site fish and chip shop business. All shops are either available to purchase on an individual basis or as a whole, with this particular site being in Northampton. The other two sites are based in Corby and Rugby, and details of these are available via Knightsbridge upon request. This particular branch has been under the ownership of our client and the brand for over 2 years, and offers for sale a range of foods including Fish and Chips, Kebabs, Pizzas, Burgers and Southern Fried Chicken.

The business enjoys a superb location on the ever busy Wellingborough Road (A4500), one of the principle roads in and out of Northampton Town Centre. The shops neighbours include a range of complementary businesses, and alike its “sister branches” is situated within very close proximity to heavily populated residential areas. The business is located just a short walk from Northampton General Hospital, Abingdon Park and Northampton County Cricket Club.

The prominent corner building has an eye catching exterior. The main shop floor has a small breakfast bar style seating area for clients, and a large amount of floor space for waiting.

There is a refrigerator for chilled drinks, and the main range unit separates the floor with the preparation area, which has kebab stations, a pizza oven a number of other cooking utensils and stations.

A door leads to the rear preparation room, as well as a staff toilet. Further behind this is access to the rear yard, which has gated access to the public footpath, and a second storage area, which is set over two floors.

There is a good sized basement to the building, which is currently unused by our client.

We are advised that the premises are Leasehold.

Lease length 10 years Remaining 6 years Rent £15,000pax Weekly turnover £4,900

Find out more call Knightsbridge on 01204 555 050 or email buy@knightsbridgeplc.com www.knightsbridgeplc.com

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West Yorkshire

Durham

Essex

Tyne and Wear

Weekly Turnover: £1,200 Limited Openings Tenure: Leasehold

Weekly Turnover: £3,000 Low Overheads Tenure: Leasehold

Weekly Turnover: £2,500 30+ Covers Tenure: Leasehold

Weekly Turnover: £3,200 Excellent Reputation Tenure: Leasehold

£39,950

£87,950

£85,000

£82,950

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DU RE

South Wales

Bedfordshire

Hampshire

West Yorkshire

Weekly Turnover: £2,500 Established over 20 years Tenure: Leasehold

Weekly Turnover: £2,900 Brilliant Location Tenure: Leasehold

Weekly Turnover: £2,700 Prominent Town Centre Location Tenure: Leasehold

Weekly Turnover: £1,800 75% GP Tenure: Leasehold

£55,000

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Charming Fish & Chip Take Away Available for Sale!

K A successful fish and chip shop with Indian takeaway - Methill, Fife.

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ruce & Co. are pleased to present to the market, the sale of Kirkland Fish & Chips, a successful fish and chip shop with Indian takeaway, situated in Methill, Fife.

This business has been under the ownership of the vendor for 15 years, and has since, built up an extremely enviable reputation within the local community.

Trade received is predominately repeat custom from the local community although excellent scope exists to gain new business through a little marketing. The business has only been brought to the market due to the vendor’s wish to relocate.

The business premises occupies a single storey unit, located within a purpose built row of shops on one of the main roads into the estate. The front of the property looks straight to street and there is ample on street parking directly outside and in the surrounding area. The property benefits from large display window at the front of the building and the sales area provides a welcoming environment.

The business is fully fitted to an excellent standard, with all necessary equipment required to operate a business of this nature, including a 3 pan fryer which is situated behind a large service counter. The area also benefits from a spacious food preparation area and a convenient storage area. The business is offered at walk in condition, and no further work is needed before new owners commence trading.

This delightful fish & chip shop is available for sale through Bruce & Co. on a leasehold basis for £30,000. For further information about the property, please contact 0844 7011 825, quoting the reference 43269.

To find out more details about the businesses available for sale, and sold, through Bruce & Co please visit: www.bruceandco.co.uk

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ings Business Transfer are delighted to present to the market a long established traditional English fish & Chip takeaway ‘Denholme Fisheries’, situated in West Yorkshire - occupying a prime trading corner position in the delightful village of Denholme, a small town in the Bradford Metropolitan Borough.

The fish and chip shop has been established on the same site since 1908, and is therefore an integral part of the local community that is undoubtedly cherished. Over the years, the business has earned a truly enviable reputation within the local community which benefits from high levels of repeat custom.

Currently offering only fish & chips, scope already exists to take the business further by adding to the menu. The business operates 42 weeks of the year and opens 4 and a half days of the week on very minimal hours; with the vendors only frying 18 and a half hours a week. This therefore provides new owners with further scope to increase opening times to generate greater levels of profit.

The premises itself is equipped to a high standard with an extensive range of good quality and valuable catering equipment; all of which has been well maintained. The sales area is bright and airy to create a warm and welcoming environment.

The sale of the business also comes with a large, selfcontained 3 bedroom property which spans four floors. The accommodation is almost twice the size of neighbouring properties; making this aspect of the sale particularly attractive. The ground floor comprises a dining room, kitchen and a cellar beneath. The first floor comprises a living room, 1 double bedroom and a shower/ bathroom.

The second floor incorporates two double bedrooms and bathroom. The property overall benefits from having many of its original features; including wooden beams, ceiling roses, ornate cornicing and a large cast iron wood burning stove.

Denholme Fisheries is a very lucrative business with tremendous scope and potential. Currently run by the owner, the fish and chip shop aims to provide the very best of fish and chips to the local community. It should be noted that there is currently a new housing estate being built in the area, which will add to the already extensive customer base that the business has built up. To avoid disappointment, viewing is highly recommended at the earliest opportunity.

Denholme Fisheries is available for sale, exclusively through Kings Business Transfer on a freehold basis, for offers in the region of £170,000. If you require any further information on this business please do not hesitate to contact us on 0844 7011 823, quoting the reference 43806.

To find out more details about the businesses available for sale, and sold, through Kings Business Transfer please visit: www.kingsbt.co.uk

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01204 214626 TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE • W/T £6,500+ • Near town centre and holiday park • Very popular tourist destination • Fully equipped • £360,000, Leasehold • 142545

FISH & CHIPS / CHINESE TAKEAWAY

ST HELENS

ERITH, KENT • T/O £100,000+ • Excellent reputation • Recently refurbished • 2 bedroom accommodation • £89,950, Leasehold • 144022

FISH & CHIP SHOP/RESTAURANT

BUSY FISH & CHIP SHOP

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH FISH & CHIP SHOP

CHESTER

NOTTINGHAM

GOOLE

• WT £4,000 • Main road location • Well presented lock up • EPC rating D • £59,950, Leasehold • 143555

• W/T £2,500-£3,000 • 32 covers • Newly refurbished • EPC Rating C • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 142915

• W/T £800 - £1,000 • Popular residential area • Loyal customer base • EPC Rating D • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 142976

PIZZA/FISH & CHIP SHOP

FISH, CHIP & KEBAB SHOP

BUSY VILLAGE FISH & CHIP SHOP

SHREWSBURY

WALSALL

MAIDSTONE

• W/T £3,500 • Town centre location • Fully Licensed • EPC Rating D & E • £624,950, Freehold • 142861

• W/T £3,000 • Excellent trading position • New equipment • EPC Rating D • £100,000, Leasehold • 142686

• WT £4,000 - £4,500 • Busy high street trading position • Online ‘Just-Eat’ trade • EPC Rating C • £74,950, Leasehold • 142362

• W/T £5,000 • Main road location • 3 bedroom accommodation • EPC Rating D • £125,000, Leasehold • 142530

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

WELL ESTABLISHED FISH & CHIP SHOP

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

FISH & CHIP SHOP, HOTEL & BISTRO

TAKEAWAY AND CAFE

LEAMINGTON SPA

SHREWSBURY

RAMSGATE

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH FISH & CHIP SHOP

GAINSBOROUGH • W/T £1,500 • Town Centre location • 28 covers • Excellent reputation • £44,950, Leasehold • 144079

TAKEAWAY

SOUTHAMPTON

INDIAN TAKEAWAY

• WT £4,500 • Main road location • Well presented throughout • L/up Rent £175pwx • £79,950, Leasehold • 141769

• W/T £3,000+ • Excellent reputation • Central Location • 2 bed accommodation • £149,950, Leasehold • 143887

01204 291 596

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

CUMBRIA

THORNBURY

• W/T £3,500 • Excellent trading position • Close to busy college and factories • EPC Rating G • £134,950, Leasehold • 142687

• Established over 20 years • Main road location • 2 bedroom accommodation • Excellent reputation • £124,950, Leasehold • 143693

• T/O £486,000 • Recently refurbished • 2 bed owner’s accommodation • Enviable trading location • Offers Invited, Freehold • 143033

• T/O £350,000, GP 60% • Well established eatery and takeaway • Central location • Regular customers • £119,995, Leasehold • 143290

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

FISH & CHIP SHOP / TAKEAWAY

ROCHDALE • WT £1,200 • Regular repeat custom • Main road location • EPC Rating C • £34,950, Leasehold • 142733

TAKEAWAY

STOKE-ON-TRENT • WT £1,200 • Refitted within last 2 years • Prime location • EPC rating F • £29,950, Leasehold • 141923

TAKEAWAY

HERNE BAY, KENT

BROCKLEY, LONDON

• WT £3,000+ • Excellent reputation • 3 bed accommodation • EPC Rating C • £159,995, Leasehold • 143049

• WT £2,500 • Well presented w/ 14 covers • Great reputation • EPC Rating B • £100,000, Leasehold • 141953

TAKEAWAY

TAKEAWAY

HARROW, MIDDLESEX

HULL

S.WEST LONDON

LEEDS

HULL

• WT £4,000 • Town centre location • Regular repeat custom • Set over 2 floors • £75,000, Leasehold • 142863

• W/T £5,000 • Regular repeat business • Est. over 10 years • EPC rating C • £69,950, Leasehold • 143974

• WT £2,000 • Excellent reputation/reviews • Densely populated area • EPC rating F • £49,950, Leasehold • 142129

• WT £10,000 • Excellent city centre location • High footfall • EPC rating E • £189,950, Leasehold • 143968

• WT £8,000 • Regular repeat business • 2 bed accommodation • EPC rating E • £139,950, Leasehold • 143967

01204 291596

To Buy: 0844 3877 308 Email: buying@kingsbt.co.uk

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To Sell: 0844 3877 307 Email: selling@kingsbt.co.uk

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INCLUDES

> Well established fish & chip, pizza take away and deliveries > Thriving high street location > Weekly takings £5,000-£6,000 > Immaculately fitted > Neatly fitted throughout

REF: 43728

LEASEHOLD

£129,950

> Good range of quality equipment

Olympia Takeaway - West Midlands Olympia takeaway is a well-established fish & chip shop that also offers its customers pizza, kebabs and burgers for take away or to be delivered directly to the door. The premises is situated in Lye town centre on the high street, within a thriving shopping area. Registered with Just Eat; the business benefits from high levels of repeat trade, and due to its excellent location, the business also benefits from passing trade.

Claudio’S - Glasgow Claudio’s offers a comprehensive range of traditional Fish and Chips along with homemade pizzas. The business benefits from being fully equipped and is presented at walk in condition. The business has built up a fantastic reputation since its operation. > Excellent trading location

> High levels of trade

> Well established customer base

> Excellent locale

> Fully equipped

> Excellent opportunity

REF: 43262

FREEHOLD

£375,000

Ffrith & Chips - Prestatyn This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an award winning traditional English fish & chip take away, which is situated in the bustling and ever popular seaside town of Prestatyn in Denbighshire, North Wales.

REF: 43734 50

LEASEHOLD

£130,000

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> Weekly t/o £3,500

> Close to tourist attractions

> Genuine scope

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DENHOLME FISHERIES £170,000

BISCOVEY FISH BAR £54,950

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BRADFORD

FREEHOLD

Well est. fish & chip take away Desirable village location Weekly turnover circa £2,000 3 Bed s/c accommodation Well fitted throughout

Ref: 43806

CORNWALL

Lifestyle business opportunity Well presented throughout Prime main road location W/t £1,250 - limited hours Fantastic scope to expand

Ref: 43791

CATLEYS F&C

SOMERSET

£99,950

LEASEHOLD

CHICKEN COTTAGE

BURNLEY

> Traditional fish and chip shop > Prominent Exmoor NationalPark location > Weekly turnover circa £3,000 > Excellent owner’s accomm.

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Ref: 43743

Ref: 43613

THE CAIRNIE

ARBROATH > > > > >

LEASEHOLD

£119,995 LEASEHOLD

Coastal town location Fitted with modern equipment Long established Great reputation Fully equipped

METHILL > > > > >

FREEHOLD

Excellent main road location Weekly turnover circa £1,100 Populated residential area Extensive, loyal customer base Genuine scope to grow

Ref: 43677

£90,000

LEASEHOLD

Excellent main road location Enviable reputation Passing and repeat custom Well equipped, neatly fitted Scope for future growth

KIRKLAND F&C

£115,000

CO. DURHAM

STAR EAST

LANCASHIRE > > > > >

£30,000

Excellent trading location Well est. customer base Fitted with modern equipment Superbly fitted Huge potential to increase

£175,000 FREEHOLD

Well est. Chinese take away Prime trading location Weekly turnover circa £1,700 Extensive, loyal customer base Established 22 years

Prime city centre location Weekly turnover £2,000 Spacious owner’s accomm.

Well equipped Excellent opportunity

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FISH & CHIP SHOP £499,950

DYFED

> Fish and chips business with additional rental income > Modern commercial premises > Main road location > W/t £2k, rental income £18k

FREEHOLD

Sells fish & chips, pizzas, kebabs Town centre location Established in the 1960s Fully equipped, well fitted Presented at walk in condition

Ref: 43120

PAULS FISH & CHICKEN BAR £150K

KIRKCALDY > > > > >

Ref: 43269

KINGLASSIE CHIP SHOP £174,995 LOCHGELLY FREEHOLD

MARCOS

> Two businesses- traditional fish & chip shop/ pizza shop > Well established > Excellent trading position > Fantastic potential

> Popular fish & chip shop > Excellent location > Established customer base and high footfall > Fully equipped

> > > > >

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Ref: 42155

Ref: 43610 Ref: 43711 Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • August 2015

£68,000

LEASEHOLD

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FISH & CHIP COMPANY

AUCHTERARDER

FREEHOLD

Established fish & chip shop Excellent locale Fully equipped Well performing True walk in condition

Ref: 43386

GLASGOW

FREEHOLD

Ref: 43651

RENDEZVOUZ F&C £499,995 > > > > >

> > > > >

£88,950

LEASEHOLD

Ref: 43805

Ref: 43580

LEASEHOLD

FISH & CHIP SHOP

HAMPSHIRE

Ref: 43171

£395K

Well est. fish & chip shop Established since 1937 Large grounds to rear 2 Bedroom owner’s flat Excellent opp. to expand

F/H

MR CHIPZ

LANARKSHIRE > > > > >

£99,995

LEASEHOLD

Excellent trading location Well est. customer base Fitted with modern equipment Two unit lease Fantastic opportunity 51

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