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TheIt’s Year March-es On! Christmas Time!

Well already approaching the ow it’s a time for reflection end of the first quarter of 2018! here as we give you the last Hopefully it will be a busy one for edition of Chippy Chat in 2021. It’s shops and suppliers as we been a year that has approach once again worldtoo. in so many ways Mother’sshocked day andthe Easter and touched everybody Congratulations to all at Friarsin some Austen Dack way.

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than ever. From all of us at Chippy Chat and Isle of Elythis Produce wefor salute the A busy offering month your fish and chip industry for staying delights. First off we review many open and adapting their businesses of our oil and fat suppliers giving so quickly in order to survive. you the chance to see what many

we have our great sausage feature I would also personally like to too! thank all of our partners who have Ourhelped front-page partner for March is us to once again keep Pukka Pies. They supply millions publishing during this torrid time.of Thanks also chip to all shops of those pies to fish and across companies who joined us in this the UK and they are helping us December issue in wishing you all a celebrate National Pie Week. very Happy Christmas.

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Unbelievable!

A fish and chip restaurant just outside Norwich has been put up for sale by its owners

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he Rembrandt Restaurant in Easton’s Dereham Road is on the market for £995,000. The restaurant, which has not been up for sale

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for more than 20 years, also comes with a semi-detached three-bedroom bungalow.

Thanks to its freehold site of 0.4 acres agent EMF writes there is “a lot on offer here with a number of options open to a new owner”.

Currently the “destination venue” business is operating on reduced hours, opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 4pm and 8pm for restaurant and takeaway dining.

In its posting online EMF added: “The business has operated more limited opening hours over the last couple of years however as we move on from the Covid pandemic there is a great opportunity for a new owner to really open it up and make the most of what the site can offer.”

The Rembrandt Restaurant were delighted to be awarded a place in the top 20 Fish & Chip restaurants in the UK in 2018.

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Inside

DECEMBER 2021

Seasons Greetings

From Chippy Chat and Your Suppliers!

Diary Dates

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The Cork is out of the Bottle!

Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed

Super Normal?

Game Changing Seafood From Norfisk!

Zat You, Santa Claus?

The Save & Select Christmas Promotion

Shed Hopping!

The Fish Basket, Long Strand Beach

We had a Whale of a Time Show time, The Empire, & the Award

Chip and Fin!

Vice Golf Released New Fish ‘n’ Chips Products For The Open!

Award-winning chippy moves across Warwick!

Lancaster Chippy saves the Special Day

The Incredigull Journey Steven Seagull’s new home

New Ranges from Hewigo!

Anna’s moves to another level with Hewigo!

Take Shack!

The Shack opens on Rhyl seafront

Did Somebody Say Just Great!

Glitzy British Kebab Awards honour top shops

Sustainorble Fish!

Brits are demanding sustainable fish

The New Chip Hub!

Mother Hubbard’s Famous Fish and Chips opens in Birmingham – with 45p Special

Earn your Corn?

The five best fish & chip shops in Cornwall?

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Tell Laura we love her (Vegan treats)!

Mike and Nihal Burne take over well-known Whitley Bay chippy

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hristmas is a fantastic time of the year. We love to have fun with our Advent Christmas front page replacing last year’s lovely effort with another Christmassy theme. It has been a very difficult year again, and all of our partners would like to show their appreciation and good wishes to shops for getting through 2021!

As we approach the big day these partners want to wish you and your families well at this festive time. Here are a few of their comments.

Oliver Boutwood Isle of Ely Produce said. “Please enjoy a wonderful Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you all again at the Isle of Ely Produce open day in 2022!

“The team at Kerry Foodservice would like to wish all Chippy Chat’s readers a successful festive season and will look forward to seeing many of you over the coming year.”

“James T. Blakeman & Co. Ltd. wish all our new and existing customers a Merry Christmas and a

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Prosperous New Year.” With your support during a difficult period and our continued investment to improve our products we envisage an excellent future for us all.” Mr Philip Blakeman Leanne Green from Nortech said “The team at Nortech would like to wish all Chippy Chat readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We would like to thank you for your support and custom, and look forward to speaking to you in 2022.”

Kevin McWhinney says “The team at McWhinney’s Sausages wish all our customers, suppliers and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year, thanks for your heroic efforts in 2021!”

Finally, the team at Chippy Chat wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a whole lot better New Year! We would like to thank all of our readers and partners for getting us through 2021 here’s to 2022!

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What’s Cooking 2022? - Henry Colbeck Save The Date!

The leading exhibition for Fish & Chips, Pizzas, Kebabs and so much more!

Sunday 20th March Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh EH28 8NB

April 21st British National Tea Day National Tea Day is the time Britain takes to celebrate its longstanding relationship with the steeped drink. Their love for tea is so deep that collectively they consume more than 60 billion cups a year. That’s upwards of 165 million cups a day

May 27th National Fish & Chip Day National Fish & Chip Day 2022 In association with NEODA is on Friday June 27th.

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Fry IT 2022 - Friars Pride

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March 20th

The chip shop owner’s day out of the year!

FRY I.T. 2022 will be held at the ‘Three Counties Showground’ in the beautiful setting of the Malvern countryside in Worcestershire.

Sunday 6th of March 2022 – 10:00 to 16:00 The FRY I.T. trade exhibition is designed with fish friers, chippies, takeaway, restaurant and café proprietors and caterers in mind. The trade show offers you the opportunity to meet manufacturers and suppliers to the industry, taste test products before you buy and get MARCH yourself up to date with 2022 10am – 4pm the latest products, developments, and information in the trade.

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Super Normal?

Game Changing Seafood From Norfisk!

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t Norfisk we procure only the highest quality long-line Norwegian Cod and Haddock. All fish is responsibly sourced and ‘Frozen at Sea’ on board select vessels resulting in a premium fillet of optimal standards.

“Our brand of longline fillets is fast becoming a game changer for interleaved boneless fillet supply into the Fish & Chip sector” says Commercial Director Matthew. “ We l aunch e d ou r trawled version of the brand into Ireland in 2018 and have had huge success there. Continuity of product and supply all year round at stable prices is clearly a big plus for friers.

The industry is undoubtably short of longline fillets that are pan ready, so we saw a gap in the market. In the current climate it’s all about food safety and consumers are fully conscious of the long-term planet gains as a reflection of what they consume and thrive on knowing this before they eat. More selective fishing, intact seabeds, lower greenhouse emissions and unwanted bycatch are just a few of the benefits of long-lining and consumers love to see and hear these facts.”

Matthew goes on to say “more recently we have progressed the brand with long-line fillets into our range. Our processing partners have decades of experience in buying only the best quality fish and we felt obligated to offer a higher volume of premium boneless fillets to the fish frying trade. Our state-of-the-art facilities take the headed and gutted fish down to temperature that barely allows them to fillet the fish then within minutes it’s interleaved and plate frozen.”

Research company Nofima have analysed and compared fish caught by long-lining and fish from trawler catches. This has shown that line-caught fish has a whiter flesh and gives a firmer fillet. The most important reasons for the better flesh quality of line-caught fish are better bleeding out and less compression damage,” says researcher Bjørn Tore Rotabakk.

Both the compression damage and the poor bleeding out are caused because trawling brings up from five to twenty tons of fish onto the deck each time, while with long-lining the fish are brought on board one by one. Researchers have carried out chemical, technical and sensory analyses in order to assess fish quality.

Taste assessors have judged the fish on colour, texture, smell, splitting and surface, while chefs at the Gastronomic Institute have assessed the flavour. The conclusion of both groups is that line-caught fish has a much higher quality.

So, whilst Norfisk is relatively new to the market it’s not aiming to revolutionise the industry – only to offer the more conscious buyer a convenient alternative to trawled and to compliment the Fish and Chip sector, one that they know prides itself on very high standards!

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Fresh from Norway, and read y to fry

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Frozen at sea to lock in freshness, this line-caught Norwegian fish is

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ave & Select is the long running customer loyalty scheme which has been running for over 25 years. Traditionally many of our customers collect and then redeem their points to help towards their Christmas shopping.

It gives you some great rewards to choose from helping to make your Christmas 2021 as great as possible after a tough year for all.

Just 250 Save & Select Points can be exchanged for £10.00 worth of vouchers from a great choice which includes Primark, TK Maxx, Currys, Sainsbury’s Amazon and the Love2shop Gift Card.

Love2shop Vouchers are the UK’s leading multiretailer gift voucher. They can be redeemed in over 20,000 stores, restaurants and attractions, with over 150 top brands to choose from such as Boots, Matalan, Argos, WH Smith, River Island & New Look

Points can even be turned back into vouchers to spend with your Q partnership partner.

Georgina Colebeck, Marketing Director at Henry Colbeck commented; “It has been a tough year once again for us all this year. We love giving our customers something to say thank you for their business and Save & Select provides us with the ideal opportunity to do just that. The choice of vouchers is very appealing as it provides the flexibility for customers to treat themselves to exactly what they want, when they want it.”

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Shed Hopping!

Award-winning chip shop moves across Warwick!

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he team announced they would be moving to a bigger site earlier this year.

An award-winning chip shop in Warwick has officially opened at its new premises.

The Chip Shed, which has been in West Street for nearly five years, is owned by Dan Chuter and Gregg Howard and Jamie Little who is the shop manager.

In April the team announced they would be moving to a bigger site in Swan Street to help make it a faster operation.

The new premises also provides a larger area for customers including being able to seat more than 70 people.

The new Chip Shed site opened in the summer and the team held an ‘opening party’ on July 29, which was attended by residents, local businesses, the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Richard Edgington and MP for Warwick and Leamington Matt Western.

Dan said: “The whole team are

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absolutely thrilled with the continued loyalty and entirely dependable support of the wonderful Warwick residents - also known as our cherished customers.

“We look forward to serving you award winning fish and chips in our restaurant, events space or takeaway for many years to come.”

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The Hand of Hod! Lancaster chippy stepped in to feed entire wedding with 15 minutes notice after caterers drop out

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ne of my favourite stories from this year saw an award-winning chip shop owner stepping in to provide last minute catering for a wedding!

Hodgson’s Chip Shop saved the day after a bride and groom’s caterers were forced to cancel due to coronavirus Hodgson’s Chip Shop in Lancaster is already renowned for its award-winning Fish and Chips, this summer they left thousands of people in awe when they stepped in at the last minute to cater a wedding.

Mandy Bates, from Morecambe, posted to the Facebook group ‘Lancaster Past & Present’ thanking the chippy for their efforts.

She wrote: “Just want to give a massive thank you shout out to Hodgson’s Chippy… on Saturday 24th July my niece was emailed 15 minutes before she walked down the aisle (4pm) by the caterer for her wedding reception saying he couldn’t make it.”

Mandy wrote that the cancellation came “despite having been booked for weeks and having had a hefty deposit” but later edited that they had to pull out due to Covid-19.

She continued to write: “Hodgson’s Chippy kindly stepped in when called and supplied 50 portions of fabulous fish and chips!! Thank you so very much, they were thoroughly enjoyed!”

The original caterer returned the deposit and was said to be “great” in compensating for the cancellation.

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Mandy wrote: “The fish and chips were absolutely fab… piping hot and lush and the day was thankfully not spoilt in any way, it was amazing, and the Bride and Groom loved every minute.”

Nigel Hodgson, owner of Hodgson’s Chip Shop on Prospect Lane Lancaster told newspaper LancsLive: “Of course we would help out in that situation” Hodgson’s called in extra staff when they received the call to ask if they could provide the missing meals, Nigel said that he could tell Hodgson’s ability to step-in had “de-stressed” the bride and groom on their big day.

He added: “whatever we could have done, we would have done to make their day as perfect as it possibly could be and make it a day that they’ll always remember.”

Nigel also gave credit to Hodgson’s to their hardworking team of staff who made over 50 meals with approximately an hour and a half notice.

On how they pulled it off, Nigel told LancsLive that they had to void the click and collect time slots for when the food was due to be picked up.

Have you saved the day with fish and chips? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk

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The Incredigull Journey WHAT does a seagull do when their home – York’s former rubbish tip – closes down?

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hey head for the seaside...or at least that’s what Steven the seagull has done.

Steven is one of about 2,500 gulls which were tagged at the Harewood Whin landfill site near Rufforth in 2015, before it was shut after the construction of a new incinerator for York and North Yorkshire’s refuse.

Experts from a bird charity wanted to find where they went afterwards.

This gull has been discovered living happily in Robin Hood’s Bay, a former fishing village near Whitby, by a chef at the village’s fish and chip shop, Maid Marion Fisheries.

He was traced back to Harewood Whin through the yellow tag on his leg, which read ‘5V4B’. Other York gulls are said to have been traced as far away as the Barents Sea and Morocco.

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The chef’s research showed the bird had been ringed at Harewood Whin on March 20, 2015, aged three, having been caught with a ‘cannon net’ along with other gulls which were caught and ringed over a three-year period from 2015.

The shop said in an information panel: “Harewood Whin was one of the decreasing numbers of landfill sites in the UK where it was possible to operate for the catching and ringing of gulls. The landfill site has now closed and no longer attracts large numbers of gulls.

“One of the main reasons for carrying out this work was to examine if and how the movements of gulls altered with the closure of the landfill site, which used to be a major food source throughout the year. To date, there have been over 3,000 sightings reported, from as far away as the Barents Sea and Morocco.”

They said this was Steven’s first sighting since being ringed.

Do you have seagulls around your shop? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk

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“Ryan’s is a trading name of James Hallam Ltd. Registered office: 156 South Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2HF. Registered in England No: 01632840. James Hallam Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number 134435”

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Anna’s Fish and Chips, Droitwich

New Ranges From Hewigo Keep On Coming Anna’s moves to another level with Hewigo!

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he business is now well established but it’s time to take it to another level” says Michael Constantinou, owner of Anna’s Fish and Chips in Droitwich.

A major part of his plans is a new Hewigo 3-pan frying range with low-level computerised controls, Art Deco style front panels and Hewigo’s unique heated and illuminated LED crystal glass servery counter.

Michael has owned the shop, which he named after his daughter, for 4 years, having gained experience running the family business. “I chose Hewigo as they have an excellent reputation for service and value for money” he says. “The range has so many extras as standard and is so easy to operate - a real advantage when you are training staff.”

Michael has noticed so many glowing comments about the quality of the food and that the glazed, heated counter is always a talking point.

Jason Bate, Hewigo’s General Manager, comments “This was a very important decision for Michael. He had to be certain that the range offered style and efficiency. Hewigo delivered on both counts” Portway Fish Bar, Rowley Regis Portway went for a 3-pan High Efficiency Range.

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all fish and chip shop owners. If you too are looking for a new range soon, please feel free to give us a call.

Contact Hewigo (UK) Ltd Bateman House Little Fields Way Oldbury West Midlands B69 2BT Visit: www.hewigo.com T: 0121 544 9120 E: sales@hewigo.com

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Take Shack!

The Shack opens with gourmet fish and chips on Rhyl seafront

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OURMET fish and chips are only a stone’s throw away from the beaches of Rhyl after a new restaurant opened on the promenade.

The Shack, opened by Denbighshire Leisure, offers residents and holiday makers top quality fish and chips, as well as a new outdoor dining experience, in walking distance from Central Beach.

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arrival and once orders have been made from the seaside menu, they can then choose to enjoy the dining area or get a takeaway on the beach.

The Shack is dog friendly and offers a dog station with water bowls and even dog friendly ice cream.

Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure, said: “Everyone at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has worked hard to bring this new eatery to Rhyl. We expect the Shack to be popular with both residents and visitors, and it will be an ideal stop-off point for cyclists, walkers and general beach users.

“This is the third new food and beverage offer Denbighshire Leisure have opened this year in Rhyl and is part of our continuing commitment to helping develop the profile of town as a destination of choice. With this aim in mind, we believe the Shack is exactly what the promenade needs, seafood by the sea, what could be better?”

Have you opened a chippy on the seafront? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk

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Did Somebody

Glitzy British Kebab Awards honour top shops

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he British Kebab Awards in association with JUST EAT is a great chance to recognise and champion the efforts of local kebab takeaways and restaurants across the nation. Fans of their friendly neighbourhood kebab takeaways and restaurants can claim they truly do have Britain’s best kebab takeaway and restaurant by voting for them in the British Kebab Awards.

The British Kebab Awards is a true celebration of this industry, which naturally draws key figures from all sections of the takeaway and restaurant sector. As a reflection of the kebab industry’s significant contribution to the UK economy and British culture in general, the awards welcome a host of celebrities, prominent politicians, journalists and most importantly the nation’s hard-working restaurant workers for an evening of celebration.

The winners were announced by BBC Radio 1 DJs and presenters Scott Mills and Chris Stark. The 2021 awards saw 1,200 guests attend, including representatives from sponsors, Just Eat, Cobra Beer, Ben & Jerry’s, Coca Cola, Bookers, Big K Charcoal, My DD points and McCain Food services.

As ever we had a brilliant time and Ibrahim Dogas and the team put on a fantastic show.

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British Kebab Awards – 2021 Winners Best Kebab House in Northern Ireland Winner: Grab a Kebab

Best Kebab House in Scotland Winner: Dante’s Fish Chips and Kebab

Best Kebab House in Wales Winner: Wales Kebab

Best Kebab Restaurant in North and West London Winner: Antalya Restaurant

Best Kebab Restaurant in South and East London Winner: The Ottoman Doner, Duman Doner

Best Kebab Restaurant Regional Winner: Zeytin Restaurant, Pasha Turkish Gill Restaurant, Batman Grill

Best Newcomer Restaurant in London/Outside London

Winner: Etci Kitchen in Brighton, Mehmet’s Kitchen, La’de Kitchen

Best Takeaway in London

Winner: Pizza King Kebab House, Kervan Saray

Best Takeaway Regional

Winner: Botan Kebab House, Master Kebab

Best Value Restaurant Winner: EV Restaurant

Customer Satisfaction

Winner: Bursa Kebab, Alaturka Doner, Mount Nemrut Turkish Restaurant

Fine Dining Restaurant Winner: The Mantl, Roza

Kebab Van of the Year

Winner: Diamond Kebab, Cambridge

Just Eat Best Delivery

Winner: Dilan Kebab, BBQ Grill Chatham

Best Greek Restaurant

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Sustainorble Fish!

Brits are demanding sustainable fish with their chips… … they want more help choosing too.

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ith staycations now the norm, many Brits are craving nostalgic experiences like fish and chips on the seafront. But although we’re all keen for a return to better times; what’s expected inside the chip wrapper is evolving, according to new research by the Norwegian Seafood Council. And as sustainable fish rises up the agenda, diners are demanding greater transparency, helping them to make the right decisions when they’re choosing from a menu.

The UK continues to be a nation of fish and chip lovers. More than a third of Brits tuck into them once a week or more, and 65% partake at least once a month.

There’s strong consensus when it comes to sustainability: nearly 9 out of 10 diners (87%) agreed that sustainable fish is important to them. Despite this, only a quarter (24%) said they knew what to look for when it came to sustainable fish in a fish and chip shop, and the majority (53%) aren’t even sure they can tell the difference between cod and haddock.

74% of respondents agreed that they would find it helpful for fish and chips shops to tell them more about the sustainability credentials of their dishes.

Younger generations indulge more frequently, with 70% of 18–24-year-olds eating fish and chips at least weekly. But although Generation Z tucks in the most, they’re more demanding when it comes to environmental credentials: 85% think the origin of a catch is important when buying fish in a fish and chip shop.

Highly regarded by fish and chips shops across the UK for its cod and haddock,

Norway leads the whitefish sector on sustainability and quality. The country’s environment and location provide the perfect conditions for fish, and its rich marine ecosystem teems with unique seafood that includes the world’s largest stocks of Atlantic cod.

Understanding the importance of protecting these precious resources, Norway has long been a global pioneer in sustainable fishing methods. So, whenever diners buy seafood with the origin mark, ‘Seafood from Norway’, they can be sure it meets exemplary standards in sustainability.

Hans Frode Kielland Asmyhr, UK Director, Norwegian Seafood Council says, “We’re seeing a sea change in public awareness around sustainability. And as the traditional fish and chip supper adapts to meet these needs, customers are asking for more help to make the right choices.

Nostalgia remains a key component. As one of the nation’s favourite dishes, fish and chips will always hold a special place in British hearts – young and old. But diners now expect more when it comes to sourcing, and this is being driven by younger, more environmentally-aware consumers.

Significant numbers of fish and chips shops across the UK already use Norwegian haddock and cod – not just because of sustainability credentials, but also because of its quality. We’re keen, not only to reassure diners that they’re choosing sustainable fish suppers, but also to help these businesses attract and retain customers by making this more explicit.

We’re obsessive that our seafood is sustainably fished, so it’s a missed opportunity when fish and chip shops that serve our fish don’t let customers know about its origin. It’s good for business, it reassures the customer, and it’s a hardearned badge of honour for us.”

To learn more about Norway’s unique location, diverse seafood, generations of experience, and industry-leading sustainable fishing techniques, go to www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk Survey carried out by One Poll, 2000 UK consumers, July 2021

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For more than 120 years Norway has been a global leader in marine research and sustainable stock management.

Our deep-rooted knowledge gives confidence our precious resources are responsibly managed and harvested using the best possible insight.

Knowledge begins with experience.

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The New Chip Hub! Mother Hubbard’s Famous Fish and Chips opens in Birmingham – with 45p Special

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lmost 50 years after opening in Bradford, Mother Hubbard’s Yorkshire fish and chip shop is expanding into several Birmingham locations. Mother Hubbard’s ‘Famous Fish and Chips’ has opened a new takeaway and diner next to the Stratford Road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

There was a long queue down the road as hungry locals queued up to enjoy a taste of a £6.95 portion of haddock and chips for just 45p.The opening offer was the price the company said it charged when ‘Stan and Hilda’ from Coronation Street opened the first shop in Ingleby Road, Bradford on May 3, 1972.

The new Sparkbrook takeaway also has a sit-in diner. Tables there are surrounded by giant pictures of Birmingham city centre landmarks down the ages. They include Victoria Square, Birmingham Council House, Town Hall, and Museum & Art Gallery.

Mother Hubbard’s currently has three chip shops in Bradford with more in Batley, Keighley, Oldham, Huddersfield,

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Leeds, Halifax, Wakefield and Leicester.

The company is also using the franchise model to expand into Coventry, Sheffield, Glasgow, Manchester, London and even Dubai. The seeds for the current franchised expansion were sown when Mother Hubbard’s reopened on December 28, 2011.

The family behind Birmingham’s Big John’s chain - which has 16 mostly franchised stores of its own in the city with two more currently planned for Hall Green and Northfield - has joined forces with Mother Hubbard’s to assist with its expansion into Birmingham. Big John’s director Bob Saddiq said the move was designed to be complementary, not competition, given the diverse nature of his own company’s menu which goes far beyond fish and chips. “Birmingham is a sleeping giant, the second biggest city in the country,” said Bob. “Mother Hubbard’s will help to bring people into the city.”

One of the directors of Mother Hubbard’s Chris said “We’re a community business... that’s why we wanted to offer our food on the opening day at 45p, to give something back to the community as soon as we opened. “We’re also all about proper fish and chips with our own crispy batter - we’re very professional and the fastest expanding fish and chips business in the country. We try to run our shops like family and use the best ingredients, like maris piper potatoes.

Our fish is frozen at sea on the boat and defrosted here overnight so it’s as fresh as it can be.”

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Earn your Corn?

Are these the five best fish and chip shops in Cornwall?

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ish and chips has been enjoyed by generations in Cornwall following its introduction in the mid-1800s.

To celebrate the iconic dish, 2Chill, a website that enables leisure seekers to recommend places to eat & drink brings you their five best fish and chip shops in Cornwall.

Becks Fish and Chips, St Ives St Ives is a real Cornish jewel of a town, and home to hidden gem chip shop Becks.

Crispy batter, flaky fish and crunchy chips are on sale at this seaside venue, where you can shelter from the sun and sit in, or takeaway to enjoy at the water’s edge.

2Chill member Susan Griffin rated the eatery five stars, and said: “Arguably one of the best is Becks Fish and Chips near St Ives. The batter’s crispy, not greasy, the fish is beautifully flaky, and the chips have got the all-important crunch. And they don’t scrimp on the portion size here either.

Chip Ahoy, Padstow

they’ve been ‘dropping battered fish and perfectly cut tatties into our sizzling pans for over 21 years’.

Andrew Townsend on 2Chill, praised it for its wonderful location.

He said: “The restaurant area is a bright, airy and cheery place with views out to Mounts Bay. And there’s a good variety on offer including vegetarian and glutenfree options” Pickwicks Fish and Chips, Perranporth This seaside chippy is over 70 years old, and it’s the perfect place to fuel your day before a trip to Perranporth beach.

Andrew Townsend said: “Pickwicks’ dining area has a certain retro feel about it which adds to its charm. More than 70 years on, it is still producing tasty fish and chips.”

The Cod End, Newquay Andrew Townsend dubs this chip shop ‘the place to visit’. The Cod End has a cafe seating area overlooking the sea and is said to have good vegetarian and gluten free options, all cooked fresh.

Andrew Townsend said: “There are great views over Great Western Beach from the dining area and there’s a great choice of food, as well, including burgers, pies and pasties.” www.2chill.co.uk

You’ll be able to rest your legs at Chip Ahoy, on Broad Street - a small chip shop with a handful of tables and chairs outside.

Andrew Townsend recommended the chippy on 2Chill having stumbled across it on a summer evening. He said: “The food was delicious, and we had a happy time sitting around the tables at the front of the shop.”

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Fusco’s Hold the Quay to the Future!

How New Technology is Helping Hospitality Businesses

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ith widely reported staff shortages throughout the hospitality industry; job vacancies in the sector the highest since records began (https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/business-57817775 20th July), new procedures from the Covid-19 measures and a high demand for normality to resume, businesses have turned to technology and innovative new products to overcome the challenges that 2021 has presented.

One such business is Fusco Ltd in Whitby, which has four fish and chip shops in the area. The business is no stranger to investing in technology, having already implemented two ordering apps, one which was up and running prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Adrian Fusco commented: ‘The first app at Royal Fisheries was already in place before the pandemic, (set up to support our team with our busier times) but became instrumental in allowing us to safely remain open throughout the pandemic. The success of this app led us to implementing another at our Fish Box shops in Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay’.

The business then went one step further and introduced a home delivery service from the Whitby shop during the second lockdown. With lockdown measures easing during the summer of 2021, visitors once again returned to the coast, prompting Fusco Ltd to look to technology to help the shops run more efficiently. Separate ordering

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screens have now been installed at Fish Box Whitby, Royal Fisheries and Quayside. Adrian added ‘We are finding that because the screens allow customers to place orders immediately, the payment process is eliminated, and so our team members have more time to focus more on customer service when they are with the customers.

This in turn leads to a more positive experience for the customers and a more seamless process at the shops.’

The Fusco’s sister shop, Quayside, have recently introduced an order and pay at the table system where customers can view the menu, order, and pay online. ‘The benefit here is that our customers choose when they order their food and when they would like to pay, leaving them free to enjoy conversations without interruption and their own timescales. Again, the process has enabled team members to focus on the customer experience within the restaurant, making the day to day running smoother and more efficient. Investing in technology does inevitably cost, but because the new technology is making a positive contribution to the way the business is operating, the benefits far outweigh the costs for us’ Adrian added.

Fusco Ltd operates four fish and chip shops in Whitby: Quayside, Royal Fisheries, Fish Box (Whitby & Robin Hood’s Bay) For further information, please visit https://www. whitbyfishandchips.com/ How have you adapted with new technology?

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The Cork is out The Fish Basket, Long Strand Beach

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his is how you do fish and chips by the sea, from a stylish and funky little cabin right on the beach at Long Strand, with picnic benches available for the overspill and, if they’re also full, you’ve a whole beach before you. Peter and Elaine Shanahan’s fish and chips are cracking and the most popular choice, with mixed fish option also on offer (choose from hake, lemon sole and plaice or freshly breaded scampi) but really push out the boat with The Sharing Tray: crispy battered fish selection; fresh scampi, calamari with mushy peas, tartare sauce and chips.

Crab Sandwich and fish tacos also on offer. Specials can include fresh whole Irish prawns and crab claws, dripping in garlic and herb butter. Confectionaries and treats baked in-house by Elaine.

Breakfast is breakfast bap, buttermilk pancakes or avocado toast, and West Cork Coffee.

The Fish Basket is the creation of Peter and Elaine Shanahan. Elaine is a chef and baker with extensive experience in the

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hospitality industry alongside running and producing bespoke cakes for her own catering business, Elaine also bakes and creates the most Devine selection of home-baked produce available for the Fish Basket patrons to enjoy.

Peter has a career history in the fisheries industry specialising in supplying a range business with fresh fish and locally produced West Cork Produce throughout West Cork.

When Peter and Elaine brought their skills and knowledge together over 5 years ago they started from a Food Truck, which amazed its patrons with the quality, flavour and freshness of the food. Not to mention the value!

Since then, they have expanded and now they are the proud owners of the acclaimed The Fish Basket Restaurant, Long Strand Beach, Castlefreke.

The vision of this dynamic duo was to provide superior quality, locally sourced fresh food to families and individuals who can enjoy the real taste of West Cork with the most stunning views of the Wild

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Atlantic Way in their rustic and unique restaurant.

Critics have hailed The Fish Basket “ The Best Kept Secret in Cork !” With a service rating of 11/10. Its a genuine pleasure to visit.

They also practise what they preach in providing value for their patrons €€€ so a trip to the Fish Basket will also send you away not just happy, full and vowing to return but you’ll also have changed in your pockets!

Peter and Elaine invite you to come and visit them and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of their lovely restaurant, West Cork Style!

“Had lunch here today and wow!! I had fish tacos, husband had the burger, kids has burger and fish and chips. The food was so fresh and tasty, all packaging is compostable or recyclable. Lovely location on long strand with nice outdoor seating.” Norma Morgan, Dublin Have you visited a fish & chip restaurant abroad? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk

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We had a Whale Show time, The Empire, & the Award

By Austen Dack

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nce every two years the whole of the potato industry comes together for a unique ‘seed to shopping trolley’ event in Harrogate. It’s an exceptional networking and business opportunity for all those involved in growing, handling, processing, and retailing the crop in this £multi billion industry. The Isle of Ely produce team were out in force, and this year I joined them as we continue to underline how each and every company at the show play their part in the journey of the

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potato right from seed to the frier.

Agrico UK had their full team present, and I joined Alex Moore and Archie Gibson on their stand to discuss the importance of trialling Babylon (and other new chipping varieties) to fish and chip shops across the UK. Alex said “Babylon is shaping up to be a key variety for fish and chip shop owners. We are proud of our work with Chippy Chat & happy to announce that we will continue our partnership into 2022.”

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stand holders convened at the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate for the National Potato Awards. Welsh Comedian Rod Woodward kept everyone in fits of laughter as he handed out the awards and entertained.

The organisers said how difficult it had been for judges to choose from the nominees, the number and standard of entries was exceptional.

The highlight of the evening was to see us (Isle of Ely produce and Chippy Chat) crowned champions for our work in marketing to farmers and fish friers and all things in between. Our campaign led

by John & Oliver Boutwood ‘from field to

their classic Wetherby Whaler branding seems at home sitting next to the likes of Rocky Balboa.

As well as being a drive thru, The Empire originally a cinema was also known for its entertainment something which Caroline is keen to continue. Regular acts including Elvis, Dolly Parton, Queen & Elton John play on this famous 100-year-old stage whilst the happy attendees tuck into their award-winning haddock & chips.

The technology in the drive thru itself gives them the capacity to serve over 80 cars an hour. During the pandemic some cars were out buying for friends, neighbours etc, and meant in some cases 10 plus per car.

One of the reasons to meet up with Caroline was to get her trusted view on our new promising variety Babylon. I was very eager to tuck into their lovely Whaler haddock and chips. The batter recipe is unique to them and having been to their Wetherby shop, I was long overdue for another helping! Both the fish and chips didn’t disappoint.

Despite having seven shops and serving many thousands of happy diners a week the Wetherby Whaler team pride themselves on the quality and consistency of their food.

Agrico’s Babylon variety continues to impress. The fry colour, yield and texture were once again impressive. They tasted fantastic keeping a crispness long after coming out of the range! Caroline said “As an ongoing commitment to our loyal customers we are always keen to try new varieties. Babylon ticked all of the credentials of what makes a good chip, and we look forward to frying more of them soon.”

of a Time! frier’ has seen over 700 shops attending our open days, a category (potato) sponsorship at the National Fish and Chip Awards, and of course working with the likes of Agrico championing new varieties at chip shops across the UK! Oliver and I went on stage to collect this prize, one which we would like to dedicate to all of our partners who have helped us deliver this platform thus far.

No trip to this part of Yorkshire is complete without visiting ‘The Home of Fish & Chips’, The Wetherby Whaler. This is a family-owned seven strong chain of fish and chip restaurants and takeaways.

The business was founded by Phillip and Janine Murphy in Tadcaster in 1969 and continues to thrive over 50 years later!

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The oldest tournament in golf was finally back, and Vice Golf celebrated it with the most traditional treat in the UK: Fish and Chips.

They released the VICE CREW Fish and Chips in CORAL RED cap, paired with a matching headcover. They liked to eat the juicy meal out of oldfashioned newspaper wrappers, so they featured that iconic pattern too.

Both products were strictly limited to 333 pieces, so sold out very quickly VICE CREW CAP FISH’N’CHIPS CAP The history of the oldest major is only a few years younger than that of the English national dish fish’n’chips - a treat that is loved by all kinds. Just like the dish, this edition was served to all those who love their food.

VICE HEADCOVER FISH’N’CHIPS An experienced glance at a Fish’n’Chips bag makes it clear: you can build a headcover out of it! Out of respect for tradition, Vice Golf reinterpreted the cone shape folded from newspaper.

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Tell Laura we love her (Vegan treats)!

Mike and Nihal Burne take over well-known Whitley Bay chippy

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ne of the more familiar names in Whitley Bay is Laura’s Fish Bar, which was taken over by a new husband and wife team last year.

The chippy was one of the first in the Northeast to offer vegan fish and chips, made from banana blossoms, which owner Mike Burne says now accounts for around 50% of its business.

Mike, who decided to buy a chip shop with his wife Nihal after losing his contract in IT during the pandemic, said: “Things are picking up [on Station Road]. “It was a very quiet street until a lot of new shops opened up, but a lot of locals have said it’s becoming busier, which is a good thing for everybody.”

The couple were trained by the 2018 Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award winners Millers of Haxby!

“Great fish and chips and friendly staff. The vegan alternatives are really nice-and I’m not vegan, love how this place caters for everyone!” Elisse Durham, Darlington

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

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

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

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