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Merry Christmas

Austen Dack Publishing Editor

Well what a great time we had at the Chip

moving on apace. I would like to thank all

Barons’ Ball. The (like the) Beatles were

contributors to this magazine over the last

excellent as was the crooner Peter Jay and

12 months personally. Also every single

the disco too. As usual the photo booth

partner who has placed advertising with

(sponsored by Kerry Foods) was brilliant

us.

giving us lots of great pictures. I have to

Soon we will crown a new champion at

say once again a huge thanks to all of the

the fish and chip awards. Well done to

sponsors on the night. It is an expensive

Frankies, Shetland for your great year

evening to put on and we couldn’t do it

great ambassadors for the trade and lovely

without them. So take a bow - Smales,

people too.

KFE, Kingfrost, Kerry Foods, Blakemans,

Finally I must mention a little lady with a

Drywite, Friars Pride PJ Lee and Sons, BD

massive heart Tash Anastasiou and a gent

Signs and Isle of Ely Produce.

with a narrowing waistline Lee Penaluna –

As we turn to Christmas and the New Year

both stars of 2015 in their own right!

it is time to reflect over the last twelve

Enjoy and see you in 2016 – contact me

months. We will be entering out third year

austen@chippychat.co.uk

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Pretty in Pink The mayor joined staff at a Marlow fish and chip shop in wearing something pink to raise cash for charity recently.

arlow Bottom Fish Bar on Brucewood Parade took part in Breast Cancer Now’s Campaign ‘Wear it Pink’ to raise money towards Breast Cancer Research recently. And the mayor, Bob Johnson, made an appearance with his wife, Shirley, to show their support for the campaign and enjoy the free fish and chip samples and cakes baked by shop staff. Owner, Gav Singh said: “Breast cancer has

affected people in my family so it is close to home and it affects so many women.” “I have a wife and a daughter and a mother and they all mean the world to me so if we can do anything to get the message out there then I’m willing to do it. “It was great having the mayor there too. It’s good having such a down to earth guy in his position.” Mr Singh said the store had received lots of donations for the cause. The award winning fish and chip shop took part in last year’s fundraiser raising £480 for the charity.

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Inside Wishing all a very Merry Christmas

Diary dates

Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed

Nice Krispies

Tim and Kelly Barnes Exmouth experience

Upwardly Mobile

3 finalists in the Best Mobile Fish & Chip Operator Award announced

18 In a Pickle 20 Fish & Trips

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12 Days of Christmas

Pickled Eggs? Pickled Onions? No it’s Pickled Chips!

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Field to Frier

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Ten of the UK’s best fish and chip shops journey to Norway

History in the Making

The first British white fish trawler to launch this century

Know what I mean ’arry?

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New takeaway was opened by a 10-year-old Oswestry schoolboy

TRY I.T. AT FRY I.T.

The ultimate exhibition for the fish and chip and fast food trade

The Chip Barons’ Ball

Chippies travelled from all corners of the UK to don their DJs and posh frocks to celebrate Christmas in style

Hewigo looking good in Scotland Two major installations to the north and south of the Grampians

A Wise Crack

Our very own Professor Spud looks at potato growth cracks

Dig for Victory

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We would like to wish all of our readers and suppliers have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

e have once again created a very special 12 days of Christmas competition with one reader winning £100 present to help make their Christmas extra special. On the first day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... A KFE range in your shop by tea On the second day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Two Elite Shop Fitters )and a KFE range in your shop by tea) On the third day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Three FFF bags of cut chips On the fourth day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Four McWhinney’s - Bigfoot Sausages On the fifth day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Five chip shops sold-on by Kings On the sixth day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Six boxes of Nortech’s Superior On the seventh day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Seven fish from Collins & Wraggs - still swimming On the eighth day of Christmas Chippy

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Chat gave to you... Eight bags of Goldensheaf Batter from milling On the ninth day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Nine Friars Pride staff dancing On the tenth day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Ten Frymax fryers leaping On the eleventh day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Eleven Pukka Pies a Piping (Hot) On the twelfth day of Christmas Chippy Chat gave to you... Twelve Hopkins ranges - stunning

WIN £100 To stand a chance of winning £100 all you need to do is to send us the correct answer to this question? How many shops in our 12 days of Christmas song have been sold on by Kings? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk with your answer. Closing date is 15 January 2016. Usual Chippy Chat rules apply.

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

March 7-13 British Pie Week

ie lovers everywhere, don’t miss out on British Pie Week 2016. Celebrate the great British classic! Explore a mouth-watering range of inspirational pie recipes – perfect for serving to your customers! www.jusrol.co.uk/british-pie-week

January 20 The National Fish & Chip Awards 2016

igel Barden to host The National Fish & Chip Awards 2016 for the second year Leading food expert and the voice of food and drink on BBC Radio 2’s popular Simon Mayo show is set to return with his signature charm to the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards. www.fishandchipawards.com

February 7 What’s Cooking 2016

ttending What’s Cooking? 2016 is guaranteed to keep you upto-date with all the latest news and ideas for the Fish & Chip and Fast Food Market. There’ll be product demonstrations, product sampling, special offers, new products, Children’s entertainment, prize draws and lots more! www.colbeck.co.uk

February 28 FRY IT

rought to you by Friars Pride, the ultimate exhibition for the fish and chip and fast food trade will be ‘coming home’ to Peterborough Arena and promises a day of industry relevant exhibitor’s, product innovations, promotions and more. www. friarspride.com/fry-it-2016

May 11-17 Coeliac Awareness Week While awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten-free diet is growing, there is still low awareness of the symptoms and how they affect people differently before diagnosis. Find out more... www.coeliac.org.uk

May 16-22 National Vegetarian Week National Vegetarian Week 2015 is organised by the Vegetarian Society and sponsored by ‘Nothing But’. This year it’s all about sharing and enjoying delicious veggie food with friends, family, colleagues, neighbours and community. Get in on the act and grab a veggie quid or two. Looking for Ideas? Visit www.nationalvegetarianweek.org/

June 8 World Ocean Day The World Oceans Day theme for 2015 – 2016 is Healthy oceans, The ocean is the heart of our planet. Like your heart pumping blood to every part of your body, the ocean connects people across the Earth, no matter where we live. www.worldoceansday.org

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Nice Krispies Tim and Kelly Barnes have been running Krispies Fish & Chip Shop in Exmouth, Devon since 2000. Their journey started when Tim graduated from catering collage and took a job in a Fish & Chip shop in nearby Exeter, Kelly joined him there and after only a short spell under their management they saw turnover grow and realized that they should do it for themselves.

usiness was good but it soon became clear that the equipment they inherited when they bought the shop was holding them back so they took the decision to invest in new equipment and installed a Kirmeko High Efficiency Range. “The change really kick started our business” say Kelly “It allowed us to produce really good quality food and we have never looked back”. Over the years they have continued to invest in upgrading other parts of the shop

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including new prep areas and a dedicated potato prep room. One of their biggest challenges over the years has been staffing. As an area of the catering trade with a high turnover of staff Tim and Kelly found it difficult to find the right people and keep them. So they overcame this problem by spending time and money in training each and every member of the team be they full or part time and committed to investing in their future. “Our staff are our most important asset, without them we would not succeed so we really believe in training them, taking care of them and ultimately making them feel part of the Krispies story.” And succeed they have. Krispies has just enjoyed their best year ever, not only have sales exceeded all expectations but they were also proud to receive MSC Accreditation and the NFFF Quality Award. “It has been an incredible journey with some bumps along the way but ultimately our love of what we do has

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carried us through and we now have a business that is not only an Exmouth institution but a destination too.” As a seaside town Exmouth enjoys a holiday trade as well year round custom from locals. “Our regulars are wonderful and we love them all but there is also a great buzz when we get holiday makers who come in year after year telling us that a visit to Krispies is one of the highlights of a holiday in Exmouth”. So from the one employee 15 years ago Tim and Kelly now have six full time and 14 part time staff on the team and a very loyal and growing customer base so the future is looking bright for Krispies. “The best thing about what we do is producing amazing food for amazing people and in 2016 we have some plans to celebrate this and to give something back to the community that has supported us so well over the years. I can’t say too much as we are still in discussion with various parties but watch this space for the biggest and best year yet from Krispies.” 11

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Upwardly Mobile!

Three of the UK’s leading mobile fish and chip businesses have been shortlisted recently as finalists in the Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator Award category as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

odson’s Fresh Catch in Wakefield, West Yorkshire; Starchip Enterprise in Evesham, Worcestershire and Tom & Simon’s Kitchen in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, will now compete against each other in the race to ‘catch’ this top accolade. The Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator Award category recognises fish and chip businesses that excel at operating on a mobile basis. To secure a place as a UK top three finalist, the contenders have been appraised across a wide variety of judging criteria including the policies they have in place regarding the responsible sourcing of raw ingredients, the preparation of products, how levels of customer satisfaction are recorded and responded to and marketing and promotional activity. Award sponsor Mick Bacon, Manager of the Responsible Fishing Scheme, said: “It is extremely encouraging to see how even the smallest of businesses, such as the shortlisted mobile operators, are going the extra mile to promote the responsible sourcing of seafood. With fish provenance

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being such a topical issue, the National Fish & Chip Awards consistently bring this issue to the forefront and recognise those individuals who strive to make a difference - qualities that our Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator Award finalists withhold. I would like to offer up my congratulations to our three contenders.” Over the coming weeks, the finalist businesses will be subjected to mystery judging visits from an awards auditor to further ascertain the quality of the fish and chips on offer and the levels of customer service provided by staff. This final stage of competition judging will determine the overall winner of this award category that will be announced at the awards ceremony to be held at The Lancaster London Hotel in January 2016. Mel Groundsell, Corporate Relations Director at Seafish, said: “Juggling the demands of running a successful business that operates on a mobile basis can be a very challenging task. Our three finalists have taken everything in their stride; from promoting sustainability and responsible sourcing to the skilful promotion of their businesses and commitment to the industry, their passion to succeed has to be admired. “This year we had an extremely high calibre of entries so to be in the top three of a UK wide competition is an exceptional achievement, I look forward to seeing who comes out on top at the final.”

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*Estimate yearly profit based on month-long trial (April 2015.) Retail price at the discretion of the retailer. **Independent research, The Value Engineers, March 2015. ***Compared to a 9g Standard Sachet.

Come Fry With Us! Chippy Chat has launched some great new initiatives in 2015. We have been winning friends and partners throughout the year whilst creating the perfect platform for friers and suppliers alike.

Thanks for everyone’s support in 2015.

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Pickled Eggs? Pickled Onions? No it’s Pickled Chips!

Vinegar brand Sarson’s has developed a new type of chip, pickled before frying, after teaming up with a top London fish and chip shop.

ew ‘Chipickles’ are pickled with Sarson’s malt vinegar before frying, a process that brings together the best of both chips and pickling. Sarson’s brand manager Noa Hasegawa said: “Pickling is undergoing a resurgence and we are thrilled to be working with chip pioneers Sutton & Sons to bring Chipickles to London’s foodie population.“ Danny Sutton, founder of Sutton & Sons, added: “Chipickles are a great addition to our menu, which already highlights the importance of pickles in any great takeaway. The feedback from our customers was unanimous that they loved the new chips. What started out as curiousity led to returning fans of the new product. At Sutton & Sons we like to introduce our customers to new flavours, constantly updating our menu to reflect up and coming food trends, and with the popularity of pickles on the rise this is a perfect match.” “The chipickles had a lot more flavour

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than usual chips and were crunchy - not soggy which is often the result if you coat your chips in vinegar after the frying process. Our customers love them so much that we are thinking about introducing chipickles to our other two restaurants in Islington and Stoke Newington and perhaps have a one day a week ‘chipickles day.” “Sarson’s approached Sutton and Son’s, as they felt our Boxpark location would be perfect for reaching the younger demographic they wanted to target. We talked through the plans and it seemed like a perfect partnership, we already used Sarson’s, and we like to do things a bit differently! Our customers love them so much that we are thinking about introducing chipickles to our other two restaurants in Islington and Stoke Newington and perhaps have a one day a week ‘chipickles day’. “

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The UK’s No.1 Independent Fish & Chip Restaurant always fries in The phrase “Going for a Burton” has only positive connotations when talking about Burton Road Chippy the restaurant and take away based in Lincoln. Run by Des Anastasiou and Lesley Graves, Burton Road was the National winner of Best Chippy Chips in 2013 and 2014. At the National Fish and Chip Awards in 2015, Burton Road received the ultimate accolade of being judged The Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year. What are the secrets behind Des and Lesley’s success? Top quality food, excellent and well trained staff together with high levels of customer service and satisfaction have been the key components. In order to maintain these high standards Des and Lesley are committed to using only the best quality ingredients. They select fish from sustainable stocks in line with their MSC certification and use potatoes from specially chosen, local Lincolnshire farms. And of course there is only one frying medium that fits the bill and that is Frymax. 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. Des and Lesley know that if you want to continue to produce the best, there’s none better than Frymax.

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Fish & Trips Ten of the UK’s best fish and chip shops journey to Norway to learn more about where their fish comes from

ach year, the UKs best fish and chip shops battle it out for the much sought after title of Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year, organised by Seafish. Soon after unveiling the 2016 finalists, the UKs top ten fish and chip shops journeyed to Norway to visit the cold, clear waters of the Barents Sea, home to the largest and most sustainable cod stock in the world, to witness the whole supply process of Frozen At Sea cod and haddock, from fish to fork. As guests of the Norwegian Seafood Council, the ten regional winners enjoyed a three day, all-expenses paid trip to the port city of Ålesund on the west coast of Norway, which plays a major role in

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cod and haddock processing in Norway. Here they learned about the vital supply chain of sustainable Frozen At Sea (FAS) fish from Norway to the UK and had the opportunity to study the science behind the country’s successful fishery management programme. As part of their study trip, the group ventured on board Frøyanes, one of the 24 vessels forming the Norwegian FAS fleet, with an impressive 600 metric tonne capacity. Despite some high seas, the group managed to find their sea legs and witnessed first-hand the entire process of cod and haddock hook & line fishing, processing, filleting and freezing, all on-board a working FAS vessel and surrounded by the beautiful fjord scenery. Cod is the UK’s favourite fish, and Norway’s cold, clear waters are home to the world’s largest and most abundant

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supply of this much loved fish. Norway’s pristine waters give cod and haddock their distinctively chunky, succulent white flesh. But just as importantly, the vessels freeze their catch at sea to lock in the Arctic freshness. It was indisputable amongst the group that these fish were of the finest quality – Craig Maw, 2016 top ten finalist and Owner of Kingfisher Fish & Chips said: “It is the best quality you can get; the fish is frozen within four to five hours after being caught, while fish sold as fresh in the markets can be up to 10 days old, 11 when sold to final consumers in restaurants. It loses all its quality, and the difference between prices is not that big.”

The top 10 finalists in the 2016 Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award: Cromars (Scotland) Hikary’s Fish Bar (Wales) The Dolphin Takeaway (Northern Ireland) Mister C’s (North East England) Hodgson’s Chippy (North West England)

Barn (London & South East England) Merry Christmas from allPapa’s of us Cox’s of Letchworth (Central & Southern England)

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Simpsons Fish & Chips (Midlands)

The Cod’s Scallops (Eastern England)

Kingfisher Fish & Chips (South & West England)

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History in the making

History has been made as the first British white fish trawler to launch this century headed out to sea on her maiden voyage.

Fishing will predominantly take place in Norwegian waters - in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea

he Kirkella – named after a village situated to the west of Hull - was launched by UK Fisheries Ltd and is the sixth vessel to bear this name in the Hull fleet. Measuring an impressive 86.1 metres in length and weighing 4290 tonnes, the majestic ship is set to overturn the misconception that large vessels are environmentally unsustainable and features advanced freezing techniques maximising quality and freshness of the fish. She will catch cod and small by-catches of haddock and uses special equipment to ensure the by-catch of smaller fish is kept to a minimum. In fact, the state of the art design operates some of the most productive and well managed fisheries in the world. This ensures the environmental impact is minimal – an ethos at the heart of The Kirkella. There is no denying the British love affair with whitefish, with 382 million portions of fish and chips consumed every year. Cod is a firm UK favourite, coming from the same family as pollock, haddock and coley, and as a source of many important nutrients including vitamins A, D, E and omega fatty acids, shows no signs of waning in popularity

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A huge 95% of The Kirkella’s catch will be bought and consumed in Britain, mainly via fish and chip shops. The Kirkella is revolutionising the way our fish and chips make it from sea to table and ensures that it is an environmentally friendly process. Every single trip she makes will land a massive 1200 tonnes of fish fillets - the equivalent to 3.5 million fish suppers. She also operates with a zero discard policy, meaning everything caught is landed and accounted for. Fishing will predominantly take place in Norwegian waters - in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea - with a team of 28 fishermen, of which the majority are British. Norway takes surveillance of the waters very seriously and manages them using an integrated ecosystem based management plan. This means the environment comes first and determines the management systems being used. The North East Artic cod fishery has been MSC accredited since 2009, which demonstrates the sustainable practices which are in place. The waters are strictly regulated and protect a significant amount of vulnerable marine ecosystems, juvenile fish and non-target species. The Kirkella looks set for a successful future providing world-class sustainable fishing and keeping Hull firmly on the fishing map.

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“Know what I mean ’arry?” He may only be small fry but fish and chips are on the menu after a new takeaway was opened by a 10-year-old Oswestry schoolboy.

ooks like Harry is aiming to be in the fish and chip awards young frier competition in the next few years. ’Arry’s Plaice, in Cabin Lane, is the third chip shop to be opened in the town by Kulvir Singh and his family. And the shop has been named after his son, 10-year-old Harry, who is a pupil at Woodside School. The opening on Monday was a family affair with Kulvir, his wife Jaswinder and young Harry joined by Kulvir’s father, Baldev Singh, the mayor of Dhandowal,

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India, and head of the town’s college, who came over especially for the opening. The Dhandowal mayor met his Oswestry counterpart, Councillor Peter Cherrington, at the opening. Councillor Cherrington said: “It was good to meet Mr Singh and hear about his town and his role as mayor. “It was good that he could join his family for the opening of the family’s third chippy in Oswestry. “The family owns The Plaice in Salop Road and has worked hard to achieve the two additional shops, The Prince’s Plaice in Lloyd Street, and now ’Arry’s Plaice in Cabin Lane. “I’m very pleased to see this new shop and I’m sure it will be welcomed by all the local residents.” Good Luck to Harry and the team.

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Brought to you by Friars Pride, the ultimate exhibition for the fish and chip and fast food trade will be ‘coming home’ to Peterborough Arena and promises a day of industry relevant exhibitor’s, product innovations, promotions and more.

is coming home! The ULTIMATE EXHIBITION for Fish Friers and The Fast Food Trade!

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ickets are free and those who preregister for FRY I.T. 2016 will be entered into a prize draw to win either an Apple Watch or iPad- the choice is yours! Product 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, ensuring every visitor can take advantage of the ‘one day only’ show promotions! As usual there will be FRY I.T. raffles, competitions and prizes. The last show saw The Stig, a racing car experience and the chance to meet the Captain of your

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sustainably sourced ‘frozen at sea’ fish trawlers, so who knows what surprises are in store for FRY I.T. 2016! 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 businessbenefiting 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. Back by popular demand, The Drywite Equipment Shop! The Drywite Equipment shop will also be back, by popular demand, where any equipment purchased can be taken away on the day, at a superb discount.

It only takes a minute -preregister now for your FREE TICKETS to win an Apple Watch or iPad! Visit www.friarspride.com/fry-it Or contact the FRY I.T. Team on 01733 316444

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The venue was stunning, the food excellent...

Love Love We Do!

The entertainment better than ever!

The Chip Barons’ Ball returned to Peterborough on Sunday 6th December this year and Chippies travelled from all corners of the UK to don their DJs and posh frocks to celebrate Christmas in style.

at pack crooner Peter Jay got the night off to a swinging start as everyone took their seats for dinner. Then, with them all sitting comfortable he handed over to the host for the evening – our very own Chippy Chat Editor Austen Dack. Austen offered a huge welcome to all present, a mark of thanks to the sponsors and then took guests through what was on offer at this glittering occasion.

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The Golden Chip Awards were back once again – five just for fun awards (but keenly contested). The night’s charity was Spinal Injuries Association (who organise national fish and chip supper promotions). It is hope to have raised well over £1,000 for them. After tucking into the fine menu headline act (like) The Beatles came on stage and belted out over an hour of their greatest hits. Further entertainment included the Kerry Food sponsored photo booth and the multi tabled casino. Finally the Chippy Chat disco took us through to 1am where some left for home but many left for the hotel bar. See you next year on Sunday December 4th to do it all again!

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The Golden Chip Awards - some fitting, some fun

The now traditional game of heads and tails to raise funds for our chosen charity - this year the Spinal Injuries Association

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The chips were down!

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And when all was fed and won, it was back to dancing the night away!

Sponsors This year we have teamed up with Spinal Injuries Association as our charity partner

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Hewigo looking good in Scotland Hewigo has recently undertaken two major installations to the north and south of the Grampians.

n Elgin, Susan Yau now has a 3-pan Hewigo counter range to serve her customers at the busy Ca’Dora takeaway and restaurant. The range is fitted with full length heated display, low level computerised controls, fully automatic twin-pipe filtration system and Hewigo’s unique highlight/low heat jacketed halogen heat lamps. Susan, a highly experienced operator with another shop in nearby Forres and used to the demands of a busy location says, “We have a Hewigo range at the Forres shop so I know that it can cope with the needs of my business.” Down in Dunkeld, a bustling market and tourist centre, Scott Davie owns the Dunkeld Fish Bar. “Our old range, that I inherited when I bought the shop, was

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too complicated and unreliable. I wanted something that was easy to operate, reliable and not cheap but not costing the earth either. The Hewigo range came highly recommended.” Consistent quality is also very important to Scott. The shop was recently featured on Sky Television’s ‘Lord of the Fries’ programme with a visit from England cricketer Andrew (Freddie) Flintoff and was chosen because it was the holder of the only 5-star Quality Award in the area. Phillip Purkiss, Managing Director of Hewigo UK comments, “Scotland is an area where we are developing quickly and have local representation there through Keith McLaren at Frytech Ltd. It is an area that takes its take-away fried food very seriously with several winners of the Fish & Chip Shop of the Year over the last few years.” For further information contact Hewigo on 0121 544 9120 or www.hewigo.com

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Sunday 7th February 2016 9.30a.m. to 4.30p.m.

Hall 2, Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire HG2 8QZ

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Wherry’s

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A Wise Crack! This month we are looking at GROWTH CRACKS with our very own Professor Spud By Matthew Grindling

row t h cracki ng i s an exte r n al noninfectious physiological disorder of the potato tuber in which the tuber splits while growing. The split heals but leaves a fissure in the tuber. They vary in severity from

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a surface abrasion to a split through the tuber, depending on the stage of growth during which the initial cracking occurred. Growth cracks form due to fluctuating environmental conditions, such as uneven soil moisture, soil and air temperature, and rapid water uptake and tuber growth. Growth cracks increase when relatively poor growing conditions are rapidly followed by relatively good growing conditions, such as prolonged moisture stress or high temperatures followed by excessive irrigation or rainfall To reduce the incidence of growth cracks, maintain proper soil moisture during the season. This is especially important during the bulking stage when the plants are large and tubers are rapidly expanding. Large plants and expanding tubers require more water to maintain good growth. Other recommendations to reduce the incidence of growth cracking include spacing plants uniformly, applying irrigation evenly to keep soil moisture levels consistent, and ensuring accurate application amounts and fertilizer placement.. My advice to dealing with growth cracks is after the rumbler if you can still see the growth crack (un peeled area) try and manually peel it out or use your a knife. These potatoes will still fry with good quality as long as you manage to get all of the skin off the potato before chipping. Once chipped you will not notice the growth crack was ever there.

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Prima Doners! Nominations are flying in for the British Kebab Awards.

ow worth an annual £2.2 billion to the British economy the object of the awards is to highlight and acknowledge the best of the kebab industry from all over Britain, including local producers, restaurants, chefs, restaurateurs, and takeaways. Last years British Kebab Awards were the third of their kind. They were established in 2013, in a bid to ‘highlight and acknowledge the best of the kebab industry from all over Britain.’ A panel of 19, including Labour MP Keith Vaz, the Tories’ Nadhim Zahawi and restaurateur James Breslaw, reviewed more than 2000 nominees across 14 categories.

2015 Winners. Best newcomer: Pivaz restaurant, Hackney Best takeaway in London: Super Ocakbasi, Stoke Newington Best takeaway outside London: Botan Kebab House, Liverpool Best delivery: Kebabalicious, Manchester Best value: Selale Restaurant, London Best fine dining: Sheesh, Chigwell, Essex Best in Northern Ireland: The Sphinx, Belfast Best in Wales: Pizza Choice, Cardiff Best in Scotland: Javits, Edinburgh 41

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Fish and chip shops fighting to create the perfect chip have recently been recognised as they compete for the From Field to Frier Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

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he three finalists – Kingfisher Fish & Chips in Plympton, Devon; Penaluna’s Famous Fish & Chips in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf and The Fish Bar At Sunnybank Road in Crewe, Cheshire – will go head to head as they ‘batter it out’ to make the final ‘cut’ and scoop this top award. To secure a place as a coveted finalist, shortlisted businesses have been appraised across a wide variety of judging criteria with a specific focus on the policies and procedures for the responsible sourcing of potatoes. Shops were also assessed on their potato knowledge, including types and seasonality, and the storage and preparation of the raw ingredients. Finalists are also subjected to in-depth judging visits from an awards auditor assessing the shops’ front and back of house operational aspects, customer service levels and the quality of the fish and chips. This final stage of competition judging determines the overall winner that will be announced at the awards ceremony to be held in London in January 2016. Sponsored by Isle of Ely Produce,

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the From Field to Frier Award acknowledges UK fish and chip businesses that excel in potato knowledge and responsible sourcing policies and procedures, as well as their skills in producing the finest quality chips. Awards sponsor Oliver Boutwood, Director at Isle of Ely Produce, commented: “This award, which is now in its fourth year, has really captured the attention and imagination of both farmers and friers alike and it has become a part of our intrinsic values at Isle of Ely. “So much so that as part of our sponsorship we hold an annual open day at our premises for potato growers, farmers and trade including friers, to gain further insight into the potato supply process. Attended by over 100 people this year, we really hope our next open day on Sunday 11 September 2016 will be even bigger and better. “We also organise the world’s only potato street race, with everyone in Ely, Cambridgeshire getting involved and teams sprinting for glory with 20kg potato sack on their backs; it’s a great day not to be missed. “Overall, I’m so pleased to see that fish and chip businesses are really starting to think about the whole journey of their potato brand. Some even tell customers which field the potatoes used for their chips were grown in! Congratulations to the finalists and good luck.”

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Sing for your Supper! #ChipShoptheMusical is about UK grime, Yorkshire brass, small-town life – and free chips for all audience members.

he show will tour real chip shops and features original and remixed British music and two actors who will sing, spit, speak and dance a story about two unlikely friends. Teenager Ayla and middle-aged Gram meet when Ayla blags a job in the chip shop. Ayla and Gram are chalk and cheese, grime and brass. Ayla is a frustrated and shy young woman, She secretly dreams of a music career, but has no idea how to make it happen. Gram is a disillusioned chip shop owner, who’s falling out of step as the world is changing around him. Can they come together and sort their lives and the shop out, before business pressures force a closure? Freedom Studios and lead artist and writer, Emma Hill, are working together in a collaborative co-producing partnership to develop #ChipShoptheMusical. The show is aimed at a 14+ audience and will be accompanied by free music, lyric and theatre workshops. The project’s development is currently funded by Freedom Studios, Grants for the Arts and Seafish and is supported by The Octagon, Bolton and The In Plaice fish & chip shop, Bradford.

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, 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

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We are a Long established Frier 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.

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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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Anthony Swift (Liverpool) Reliable daily deliveries throughout the North-West Guaranteed quality supplies throughout the year.

Specialist supplier to fish and chip shops

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A reliable supplier of wholesale potatoes and freshly cut PG Chips based in Manchester, you just can't beat Vic Graham for our quality, service and price. Catering for many restaurants, pubs and takeaway businesses, we have over 35 years' experience in the industry and have established ourselves as the trusted name amongst chip and potato suppliers. Once you've tried us, you won't want to leave, here's why: u We are suppliers of the best frying potato in the North West u Delicious and fresh pre-cut PG Chips u We use only quality Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire potatoes u We pride ourselves on our punctual delivery, Monday to Saturday, within a 50 mile radius of Manchester u We offer excellent value for money Vic Graham Ltd South Boyd Street, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3NA

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H & E R Hubbard Potato Merchant

Specialising in the Fish & Chip Shop Trade Glebelands, Church Lane, Dover, Kent, CT15 7JP

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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

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Hunters Potatoes For a Fast and Reliable Service Call John or James Suppliers of Top Quality Chipping Potatoes for Over 30 Years into Milton Keynes and Sourounding Area Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes. MK17 9DN

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We cover Cambridge, London, Oxford, Reading and now Rugby The finest, freshest potatoes grown from the best Cambridgeshire soil Vast range of varieties to suit you Long established family business Friendly and reliable services We deliver when it’s convenient for you Importers of potatoes for quality all year round Fixed price contracts

Delivering quality sourced potatoes to Fish & Chip shops daily throughout the North East and North Yorkshire We are a family run company with family values, originally started in the 1940, the company is now run by Gordon Cracknell, third in a generation of Potato merchants. Strong relationships which have been built up over the years with suppliers across the UK and Europe enable us to supply the premium quality potatoes that our clients want. All major varieties of potatoes ranging from Maris Piper, Ramos, Saggitta, Challenger, Agria, Amora, Accord, Maris Bard and Premiere.

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Barcelona! Fancy some crispy hot tender succulent, utterly flavoursome juicy pieces of fish breaking off in your mouth? – Try The Fish & Chip Shop – Barcelona

By Bobby Nicole

he restaurant itself is small & modest. Petrol blue walls matched tastefully with simple wooden tables and a cool chalk drawing of a giant fish on the wall. Ran by the Alam Brothers you might think with it being located by the sea and serving up an abundance of fish dishes, and the number of British expats living here, that the city would have a few of these places but this isn’t the case. This may not be a conventional chippie you´d find on the streets of Britain. There is a fine aesthetic line though, in setting up a fish and chip shop in Spain particularly. What food do they serve? Firstly Respect with a capital R to these two for serving line caught fish sustainable fishing, farming, deserve a huge pat on the back and secondly for restoring my faith in eating merluza (hake) because anybody living in Spain, will

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know that Merluza dominates menus and after a while you kinda get sick of eating it. I´m a big fishie and what I´m saying is merluza sourced this way tastes nothing like the merluza you are most likely to eat from the factories! The fish and chips are simply gorgeous. The fish really are all the things I described in the intro. Fish goujons battered in bread crumbs has an incredibly morish woody smoked flavour & the chips still have their skin. You will get a pot of their very own creamy tartar sauce and for an extra spin a pot of mango chutney. Who would have thought that those two little ramakins were a match made in heaven? The complete dish is worth every bit of €6.95 All that & more coz it´s done with so much love. Some of their other dishes include: Houmus served with papadum, crispy fried boquerones with chips, fried endame beans in truffle oil. So novel. I did squeeze in a delightful little cake which I was told is a South African recipe. What surprised me was it tasted just like sticky toffee pudding. The little cakey came with a dollop of refreshing mango ice-cream.

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Service & ambiance The restaurant is very small but what comes with that is a warm friendly service from the team. Multitask cooking and still managing to mingle. You can see that the two guys that run the place´s ultimate goal is that you really enjoy the experience of eating their version of fish and chips and the simple fact that people are happy to wait for a table is testament to the good food that they serve. I went twice in 2 days! PPs - They do take-away Points for improvement A bigger space although I think you would still have people camping outside. An aircraft hangar should do the job. Positive points The food and staff In Summary - The people are loving their food. It seems inevitable that they will open a bigger restaurant, I don’t know maybe I´m wrong in that they are happy with running it just the way it is, who knows, we will see and I love the fact that its just around the corner from my apartment. When the winter months roll in, this will be my “go to” when I fancy something nostalgic. Price: Under a tenner (10 euros)

Less is More

Top fish and chip shops battled it out in the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards held recently in London. They encourage innovation and celebrate excellence in the freefrom food service industry. Here are the winners and runners up and what the judges had to say. Winner Wolfies Hove

‘Wow! Gluten-free fish and chips on offer all day and every day and all cooked in dedicated pans and fryers! And, even better, all the batters are also dairy free and egg free!! Delicious oak-smoked haddock, lovely crunchy golden batter served with gluten-free vinegar! Also on offer, gluten-free sausages and they are working on gf pie and mash with liquor. Can’t wait! It was one of the freshest, best and best value fish and chip meals I have ever eaten!’

Highly Highly Commended Bizzie Lizzie’s, Skipton

‘Fantastic - a Coeliac UK accredited gluten-free fish and chipper!! An excellent gf option available everyday - at the same price as the ‘normal’ fish and chips, all cooked in separate fryers. Really yummy light and crispy batter - and great staff who obviously understood about gluten-free. Shame there weren’t any dairy free options as well – maybe on the next visit?...’ 48

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Kingfisher Fish & Chips, Plymouth

‘The best fish and chips I have ever had! We all thought that the gluten-free batter actually tasted better than the normal one – deliciously crisp! I felt really confident that they understood the contamination issues and were anxious to broaden the offer for those on restricted diets. Maybe a second day a week soon?... And – a bonus – the fish is sustainably caught! A winner!!

The Plains, Nottingham

‘The Plains is excellent for special diets – not just gluten free but dairy, nut and soya too. Dedicated fryers and lots of separation here – I felt they really knew what they were doing. The food was lovely – tasted and looked great – and very good value! Can’t wait to go back and take my kids!!’ Just need to make sure it is a Monday or Tuesday.. www.freefromeatingoutawards.co.uk The FoodsMatter family of sites cover a wide range of subjects related to food allergy and intolerance and their many related health conditions, including coeliac disease and gluten-related disorders, skin allergies, free from food, free from supplements and superfoods, raw food and free from recipes. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • December 2015

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Thriving Fish & Chip Shop for Sale in Glasgow

Central Fish Bar Sold

ruce & Co. are pleased to present to the market ‘Claudio’s; a well performing traditional Fish and Chip Shop. Located on Duke Street in the centre of Glasgow, the shop is within a ten-minute walk of Glasgow City Centre, and is surrounded by a mix of commercial and residential properties. This location ensures thriving levels of trade throughout the week. Claudio’s fish bar has been operated by the current owner since 1998, and has since, built up a fantastic reputation for providing a delicious range of traditional fish and chips, along with homemade pizzas. The business comprises of a traditional lock-up unit, set over two floors. The premises benefits from being fully equipped and incorporates a good sized store room and preparation area, manager’s office and staff facilities. Even though trading successfully, there remains scope for a new owner to expand the business that already has strong foundations in place. This charming fish & chip shop is available for sale through Bruce & Co. on a freehold basis for £375,000. For further information about the property, please contact 0844 7011 824, quoting the reference 43262. To find out more details about the businesses available for sale, and sold, through Bruce & Co please visit: www.bruceandco.co.uk

ings Business Transfer are delighted to announce the sale of a traditional English fish & Chip take away and diner, situated in the popular West Yorkshire market town of Ossett. Central Fish Bar was owned by the vendor Miss Humphries. Under her care, the business has developed an excellent reputation within the local community for providing delicious food. Following 4 viewings, the leasehold business was sold to Mr and Mrs Foster for £27,500. Mr and Mrs Foster have plenty of experience within the sector; having bought 3 fish & chip businesses previously. Miss Humphries comments “I was delighted with the service that I received from Daniel (Sales Negotiator at Kings Business Transfer), and my solicitor – who was recommended by Kings Business Transfer. They worked efficiently and proactively to get the sale through to exchange and completion within a short timescale of 3 months.” One of the vendors, Mr Foster commented “The sale went through smoothly and quickly – due to Kings Business Transfer working efficiently throughout the sale process.” 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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> Traditional fish & chip take away > Pleasant coastal village location > Weekly takings £1,500 - 5 days trading only with limited hours > Monopoly position > Excellent reputation

REF: 44011

FREEHOLD

£325,000

> 1 Bedroom apartment

Excelsior Fisheries - Cleveland Having successfully operated within the village since 2010, this highly renowned business has quickly earned a truly enviable reputation for offering the finest fresh cuisine within a warm and friendly service. The business therefore enjoys an extensive and ever expanding loyal customer base; attracting trade from the immediate locality and also from neighbouring villages and towns.

Holdgates Fish & Chip Shop, Perth The business trades throughout the year, and benefits from a loyal base of regular clientele. The sale of Holdgates offers a great opportunity to purchase a superb restaurant which is trading well, but with potential for expansion of the business. > Well established & lucrative

> Prime trading location

> Sit in & takeaway

> Well presented

> 32 Cover dining area

> Excellent scope

REF: 44014

LEASEHOLD

£120,000

Zouk, Renfrewshire This delightful Indian takeaway shop is situated on the main road running through the small town of Linwood. The business is extremely popular within the local area and benefits from high levels of repeat trade.

REF: 44096 50

LEASEHOLD

£49,995

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> Great location

> Recently refurbished

> Modern equipment

> Turnkey business

> Great reputation

> Excellent opportunity

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ROCCO’S FISH BAR

£69,950

LOUGHBOROUGH > > > > >

L/H

Prime trading position 5 Star food hygiene rating Weekly turnover £1,700 Excellent scope to increase t/o Well presented

Ref: 44008

LANCASHIRE

£18,500

LEASEHOLD

Take away/restaurant 26 Covers, well ﬁtted Weekly turnover £1,000 Town centre trading position 3 Bedroom accommodation

Ref: 43910

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£120,000 LEASEHOLD

Monopoly position Outstandingly well presented Valuable equipment Car park Genuine scope & potential

SALT & VINEGAR

SHEFFIELD > > > > >

AUCHTERARDER

£395K F/H

£85,000

LEASEHOLD

Excellent main road location Weekly turnover £2,200 No competition for 3 miles High levels of passing trade Excellent opportunity

Established since 1937 2 Bedroom owner’s ﬂat Large grounds to rear Excellent reputation Scope to expand

FISH & CHICKEN BAR

KIRKCALDY > > > > >

Ref: 43171

KINGLASSIE CHIP SHOP £174,995 LOCHGELLY FREEHOLD

THE PIZZA SHOP

> Fish & chip shop with pizza shop - 2 businesses > Well established > Fully equipped > Excellent locale

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Ref: 43168 51

Ref: 43588

HIGHLAND

BRISTOL > > > > >

LEASEHOLD

Including 2 ﬂats Prime location on main road Weekly turnover £3,000 Fantastic growth potential Well presented throughout

BISCOVEY FISH BAR £50,000

CORNWALL > > > > >

£150K

FREEHOLD

LEASEHOLD

Lifestyle business opportunity Excellently presented Weekly turnover of £1,250 Prime main road location Fantastic growth potential

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FREEHOLD

Town centre location Established since 1960s Run by same family since 1983 Fully equipped Presented at walk in condition

Ref: 43120

£99,999

FREEHOLD

Great location Range of modern equipment Long established Good proﬁt margins Excellent reputation

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MUNCH

ST ANDREWS > > > > >

LEASEHOLD

Lucrative pizza takeaway Prime position Weekly turnover £4,400 Immaculately ﬁtted Valuable equipment

FISH & CHIP SHOP

HAMPSHIRE > > > > >

£88,950

LEASEHOLD

Long established Prime city centre location Weekly turnover £2,000 Well presented throughout Excellent scope for growth

HORNBLOWERS

GOURDON

£350,000 LEASEHOLD

> Restaurant and take away > 50+ covers, well presented > Featured on Ch 5’s ‘Marcos Kitchen Wars’ > Licensed, excellent reputation Ref: 43583

£94,995

LEASEHOLD

High footfall location Excellent customer feedback Recently refurbished Modern equipment Excellent opp. to expand

Ref: 43792

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£135,000

Ref: 43805

RENDEZVOUZ F&C £499,995

KELSO

TAKEAWAY

CHESHIRE

Ref: 44073

Ref: 43791

Well established Fully equipped Excellent locale Well performing Great opportunity

Ref: 43610

SAMROYS F&C SHOP £110,000

Ref: 43847

Ref: 43870

THE FISH & CHIP CO. > > > > >

TIPTON

Ref: 43949

BARONS CHIPPY > > > > >

OH MY COD

Oﬀering local service on a national basis

SHAW STORES

PRESTWICK > > > > >

£365,000 FREEHOLD

Popular takeaway business Main road location Well est. customer base 3 Bed owner’s accommodation Fantastic opportunity

Ref: 43175

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