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That’s For-Tuna-te! The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is proud to announce that Caterer’s Choice, a leading importer and supplier of canned goods to the UK, is the first to introduce MSC certified sustainable canned tuna to the UK’s Foodservice sector.

he product, 1.7kg can of MSC certified ‘Fairer Fish’ Skipjack Tuna in brine is available from Caterers Choice, and is celebrated as being unique to foodservice, being the very first in the UK to make this popular MSC certified fish available in a can to a number of large foodservice caterers, wholesalers, schools and LEA’s. The MSC certified ‘Fairer Fish’ canned tuna uses only MSC certified Skipjack tuna caught in the PNA region of the Western Central Pacific Ocean. The canned MSC tuna is currently available at a number of suppliers. The ‘Fairer Fish’ brand tuna is clearly marked with the recognisable blue ecolabel and is creating interest amongst other contract caterers who are already committed to support the

MSC and have chain of custody certification. Response from UK Foodservice so far suggest Caterers Choice expect high demand for the foodservice-first certified cans of ‘Fairer Fish’ tuna. This new MSC tuna product, offers caterers the benefit of this popular, nutritious and versatile fish which is reassuringly sustainable and can be traced back to certified fisheries. George Clark, MSC UK Commercial Manager, was very pleased with the launch and widespread availability of the first certified sustainable canned tuna for UK Foodservice. ‘This is fantastic news for the UK foodservice! It now makes it so much easier for caterers with chain of custody certification to use and promote MSC sustainable tuna on their menus or their range of dishes. MSC certified ‘Fairer Fish’ tuna appears to be gaining plenty of interest throughout the foodservice too. The range of species and formats available that are MSC certified are steadily increasing, giving all caterers even more opportunity to get certified and offer demonstrably sustainable and traceable fish.’ For more information visit www.msc.org

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Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed

Doctor, Lawyers & Friers Papa’s is a real family run business.

Hong Kong Chewy!

Chippy Set Up at British Festival in Asia

A catch made in heaven! Colmans and Collins Seafoods

JFK

A proud History and an even Brighter Future

From net to your door Unique Seafood has achieved recognition as a professional and trustworthy supplier

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Good Luck Finalists! All finalists for the 2016 Fish and Chip Awards.

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Try it at Save the date... FRY I.T. 2016 is returning to Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground on Sunday 28th February 2016!

rought to you by Friars Pride, the ultimate exhibition for the fish & 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. Tickets are free and those who pre- register for FRY I.T. 2016 will be entered into a prize draw to win either an Apple Watch or iPadthe 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

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

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.

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Confirmed Exhibitors so far: Batter, Condiments & Dried Goods Kerry; Henry Jones and Goldensheaf, Dinaclass Middleton Foods & Middleton Paper Keejays Heinz American Chip Spice The Really Green Pea Co. DCA Donut Mix Fish Rammi Gadus Atlantika Royal Greenland IQF (Individually Quick Frozen Fillets) Frying Fats and Oils Frymax AAK - Q Frying Fats and Oils FriWite Duncrue - Q Toreno, Friars Choice, Spavins Beef Dripping Frying Range, Equipment & Signage Drywite Drywite Equipment Shop Florigo KFE Perfecta Premier 1 Filtrations Elite Shopfitters BD Signs Frozen Goods 42nd Street Chicken, Burgers and Sausages Q Chicken Nuggets and Steaks – Lantmannen Danpo Dovey Premium Products Pulled Meats Pic a Chic Blakemans Sausages Penny Lane - Halal Sausages

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Diary Dates Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed... January 20

May 11-17

The National Fish & Chip Awards 2016

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

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

May 16-22 National Vegetarian Week

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National Vegetarian Week 2016 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/

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

June 8 World Ocean Day

February 28

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Nigel Hodgson always fries in Nigel Hodgson knows a thing or two about the Fish and Chip business. He has won the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award and both he and his shop manager Paul Eden have been winners of the Drywite /NFFF Young Fish Frier of the Year Award. Nigel is also a trainer at the prestigious KFE School of Frying Excellence. Nigel’s byword is “consistency”ensuring that top quality fish and chips are produced using fish from sustainable stocks and locally grown potatoes. He is most particular about the frying medium he uses, insisting on a fat that produces perfect results every time. The brand Nigel chooses and recommends is Frymax. Frymax is produced from top quality pure white 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. Nigel Hodgson knows that if you want to continue to produce the best, there’s none better than Frymax.

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Doctor, Lawyers & Friers Papa’s is a real family run business. Our first fish and chip shop opened in 1966 in Margate, Kent. The restaurant and takeaway grew from strength to strength with a great reputation amongst the locals and tourists alike. Serving quality fish and chips at affordable prices was at the heart of what we did – this philosophy is what drives the business on today. By George Papadamou

s it was in 1966, Papa’s is still very much a family business, if you’re visiting our newest flag ship restaurant in Hull you’ll be able to catch two generations of the family on most nights. Sid can often be found behind the pans frying with over 25 years’ experience, alongside Dino and George (who are both fully trained Solicitors and Doctors respectively) who now work in the family business and are current finalists in the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Awards. The Hull Restaurant is the world’s largest fish and chip restaurant. The restaurant

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boasts 400 seats spread across multiple levels. The restaurant offers a large variety of sustainably caught fish. Testament to this commitment is the MSC Chain of Custody Accreditation which is held for a number of fish on offer. As well as the MSC Cod, Plaice and Haddock – which are undoubtedly the most popular choices – diners can also choose from the ‘Sustainable Catch’ Board and indulge in freshly landed sustainable fish from the nearby docks and fish markets. As well as the huge senior following that Papa’s has developed in a short period of time, we have also became a hot spot for young families. Offering a fresh twists on classic dishes has made our simple menu appealing to all age groups. Joining the Sustainable Restaurant Association has further reinforced our belief that running a sustainable business is of paramount importance. As part of the association – and the only independent restaurant in East Yorkshire to be a member – we are encouraged to Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

evaluate our everyday practices. As one would expect, a huge part of this involves the sourcing of your fish – however, much more is involved. Working with the association you’re encouraged to audit and re-audit your current practices to ensure they are in-line with current guidelines. We have seen huge benefits from this not only ensuring we operate responsibly but also efficiently. Spreading the MSC message has been a huge part our day-to-day dialogue with customers. We believe it is extremely important to engage customers in a conversation about sustainability and spread the message. Having the MSC accreditation equips us with the tools and confidence to discuss the provenance of our products. We are so proud to offer Gluten Free at our restaurant. This is available allday everyday in both the restaurant and takeaway. Providing this service has proved a huge undertaking. Between the acquisition of separate cooking utensils and a state of the art frying range there has been a huge amount of staff training involved. Being able to provide Gluten Free meals is a huge responsibility and we have worked hard perfecting our technique with the training and guidance provided from Coeliac UK – in fact, we 11

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are currently in the process of gaining our Gluten Free Accreditation. Staff are often an un-utilised asset in Fish and Chip Restaurants and the hospitality industry as a whole. After such a huge investment in our Hull Restaurant it was only natural that we would want the quality of our product reflected in the quality of our service. Our team have greatly benefited from the enrolment onto the Seafood Academy by UKRS Training. With 28 apprentices and more being signed up each week, we have seen a huge benefit in knowledge, service and also morale. The training has equipped our team with knowledge to feel comfortable serving our signature dish – fish and chips. A great aspect of the Seafood Academy is the courses are designed specifically around the fish and chip industry (unlike most hospitality and catering apprenticeships), this has been invaluable and helped us change the perception that a job in fish and chips is just a thoroughfare for something else. A main feature of our Hull Restaurant is our Fish and Chip museum, featuring the UK’s oldest Frank Ford frying range. The Museum also features other nostalgic throwbacks to the fish and chip industry and the trawling past of Hull and East Yorkshire. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

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Hong Kong Chewy! Chippy Set Up at British Festival in Asia

an Fish Wholesale journeyed to Hong Kong to train the staff of The Chippy at the Best of British Festival. The Best of British Festival is an event aimed at bringing the UK closer to the people of Asia. Brands such as Aston Martin, Ted Baker, Land Rover, Links of London, Sunseekers, Brompton and Guinness were also present at the event. A part of the Derby based fish and chip shop chain, Zan Fish Wholesale has decades of industry experience, and is a one stop shop for all fish and chip shop catering needs. They stock dry, fresh and frozen goods, and provide both catering equipment and hands-on support to their clients. During their time in Hong Kong, Zan Fish setup an entire kitchen, trained 14 staff, and offered continuous on site support. The pop up fish and chip shop was incredibly busy, and at one point Zan Fish had to arrange for an emergency supply of extra fish and chips to be delivered via air freight. Operations Director, David Parnell, said: “We’ve had to work hard in getting a new supply flown across to Hong Kong.

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To say we had to pull a few arms is an understatement it simply comes down to our long term relationships with our suppliers.” Zan Fish Wholesale will continue to support The Chippy team in Hong Kong, as well as the other restaurants they plan to open throughout 2016 and 2017. Craig of The Chippy said, “Zan Fish are our inspiration, and we can’t wait to have the team back for more fish and chip adventures.” Nickos, Managing Director of Zan Fish Wholesale, said: “It was definitely a challenge, but now we have the experience of going overseas. Zan Fish Wholesale can now provide any fish and chip business with support, whether that be in the UK or elsewhere around the globe.”

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Colmans and Collins Seafoods – a catch made in heaven! Eleven miles east of Newcastle – upon – Tyne, lies the popular seaside resort of South Shields, famous for its pleasure beach, arcades and Colmans.

f you are a fish and chip fan who is yet to experience the delights of this awardwinning, coastal town chippy, you are certainly missing out. The family owned fish and chip shop is famous around the country - the world even - and has attracted visits from many celebrities over the years, such as Sting, Tony Blair, Sir Patrick Stewart, David Walliams, Bill Bryson and Alan Bennett to name but a few. It is the fifth generation of the Colmans’ family currently at the helm of the restaurant, which is looking forward to another successful and exciting year. Owner, Richard Ord, said: “We are currently in the process of extending the family business into a local iconic landmark, known as Ghandi’s temple and we are also planning an exciting, new seafood concept with the tag line of ‘seafood and chips’. “This innovative idea will see us combine the very best fish and chips and local seafoods for all the family to enjoy, with a cocktail/oyster bar being developed to offer a more casual dining experience.” As exciting as the future looks for Colmans, it’s the chip shop’s impressive history which has gained it the enviable reputation it has today. Established in 1926, Colmans - which has provided its famous fish and chips at the Queen’s birthday celebrations in both Guatemala and more recently Rome, in the British ambassador’s residence - has won many prestigious awards including National Fish and Chip restaurant of the

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year, BBC food and farming awards, Best UK takeaway and Gary Rhodes’ local food heroes national winner. Colmans has twice been awarded the gold standard in the North East tourism awards and was the national winner of the good catch award for sustainability – not to mention earning the accolade of Best UK traditional fish and chips from Esquire Magazine. Richard believes Colmans’ success is down to its ethos - which has never changed during its 79 years of trade. He said: “At Colmans, we thrive to serve the best product and offer the highest standards of service. “Coupled with value for money and attention to detail, we believe these attributes help us to strive and stand out within the industry. “We believe quality is not expensive, it’s priceless and none of this would be possible without fantastic relations with great suppliers.” Colmans and its supplier of Frozen at Sea fish, Collins Seafoods, have enjoyed a successful partnership for the last 30 years. Talking about this successful business relationship, managing director, Richard Collins, said: “We all know Colmans has a great history, which has helped make them who they are today, but we love the fact they are changing with the times. “Colmans has always been known for being a traditional fish shop and what’s great to see is it still maintains this in their current shop, while looking towards the future. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with them as we move into a new year and look forward to seeing the business extend into Ghandi’s temple.” Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

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JFK - A proud History and an even Brighter Future Their track record shows that JFK has the capacity and capability to serve global markets with high quality fish products.

FK holds a cornerstone position in the history of the development of the Faroese fishing industry from small and simple fishing vessels in the early 1900s to modern fishing trawlers, hightech fish factories, and international sales channels today. JFK Today - Frozen at Sea -“fresher than fresh” JFK is dedicated to providing the quality demanded by the customers. This capacity to deliver on a promise of high quality is one of the company’s key trademarks. Production is done onboard the fishing vessel Gadus. Our customers have a stable supply of high quality frozen at sea fish products during the whole year. Steps are taken at every juncture of the fishing process to ensure that JFK’s frozen-at-sea products are as fresh as possible. Frozen-at-sea has been called “fresher than fresh,” because within four hours from leaving the sea the fish is processed and frozen. JFK focuses on four areas of environmental responsibility: stocks, transparency, CO2 reduction, and prevention. JFK only fishes in regulated stocks as specified by the Faroese government, and has an open record of where its ships have sailed and how much catch is in their

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hulls at any time. The company is also in the constant process of replacing heavy equipment with lighter models, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions. To prevent damage to ocean ecosystems, JFK years ago replaced its bottomdragging trawls with new rolling models, and is mindful to have appropriately large trawl mesh and sieves so that immature fish do not come aboard. Quality, safety, knowledge, and responsibility are the keywords for food production today, and for these you can rely on JFK. All JFK processing factories and trawlers produce in accordance with HACCP principles. MSC certified fishery JFK recognizes the important role that primary producers play in protecting ocean ecosystems and maintaining sustainable productivity, and is taking voluntary steps in several areas to help preserve the ocean environment. JFK is a fully MSC certified company. JFK are once again proud sponsors of “Frozen at Sea Fillets Association Awards” and the 2016 National Fish and Chips Awards ceremony in London on Wednesday 20th January. The National Fish & Chips Awards celebrate the nation’s favorite dish and recognise and reward those who provide the best fish and chips across the UK, both in terms of food and service. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

Frozen at Sea = Fresher Fish for You

Frozen-at-sea has been called “fresher than fresh,” because within four hours from leaving the sea fish are already processed and frozen.

All JFK processing factories and trawlers produce in accordance with HACCP principles.

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Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards sponsored by Unique Seafood

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upplying the Fish & Chip Shops and Takeaways of Britain Unique Seafood was established with a mission to supply UK customers with dependable, consistent quality and quantity fish direct from our own vessels at sea and has grown to become one of the UK’s main players in the seafood industry. Unique Seafood has achieved recognition as a professional and trustworthy supplier, building longterm relationships based on mutual trust and respect. We are the preferred supplier to the wholesale, industrial and food service sectors, as well as supplying over 2500 Fish and chip shops and restaurants across Britain. One of our Fish and Chip Shops we supply is “The Sheringham Trawler” in Norfolk Welcome to The Sheringham Trawler

The Sheringham Trawler

Supplying the Fish & Chip Shops and Takeaways of Britain

is a fish and chip restaurant and takeaway in the High Street, Sheringham offering affordable meals and a family friendly approach. Following on from the success of their other fish and chip shop in Holt, Albert’s Fish Bar, Andy and Lisa May have brought their own flair and unique approach to Sheringham in the fishing boat themed restaurant and takeaway. On Tripadvisor customers have praised the “kitsch and cool” decor, “fast and friendly service”

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and the fact that “everything is really well cooked, especially the fish”. The nautical theme adds to the atmosphere. The wooden boat frontage has a ship’s bell, which is popular with youngsters, and fishing nets with the theme continuing inside with seaside scenes and quirky marine features.

Catching up with Andy from The Sheringham Trawler “The Sheringham Trawler started its voyage at the end of May 2014. It’s a restaurant/ takeaway that both myself and my wife Lisa are very proud of which has been growing in popularity since opening. We have had a long outstanding relationship with Unique Seafood, dating back before the Trawler at our other shop Alberts Fish Bar in Holt. What impresses me the most about Unique Seafood is the knowledge and the proactive approach they have on things of late. Such as their M.S.C credit, major sustainable source fishing and how they keep at the front in their marketing. Unique Seafood has been involved with us at the beginning of the Trawlers adventures, providing us with ideas. I always recommend Unique Seafood to catering friends and customers for their outstanding customer service and products.” Unique Seafood is passionate about the quality of its seafood: in full control of the value chain starting with our own Norwegian vessels and MSC accredited quotas, through processing to specification and direct supply, delivering excellent value and full traceability to end customers. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

Serving our customers from distribution hubs in London, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Wiltshire

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Massive Success Continues

MSC certification more than doubled in the UK last year, and interest is expected to accelerate through 2016.

ith growing retail sales of MSC labelled seafood, a host of fish and chip shop and supplier certifications, and enthusiastic feedback from the sector, it’s clear that there’s a wave of positive support for offering MSC certified sustainable seafood, which is likely to continue throughout 2016. According to a recent MSC report, UK shoppers have shown an increased appetite for sustainable seafood, growing an estimated 16% on the year to March 2015, (and up 30% compared to 2 years ago). This is excellent news for the even greater number of fish and chip shops that have gained MSC certification over the past year, and are now serving their customers assured sustainable, traceable seafood. Looking ahead and following a successful year, the MSC is anticipating the following trends and predictions in the fish and chip shop sector for 2016: Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a huge rise in interest from both suppliers and from fish and chip shop. That will only grow in 2016 as MSC certification becomes more widespread in the sector. The number of MSC certified fish and chip

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restaurants in the UK has more than doubled in the past year, which has also resulted in an increase in sales of MSC certified fish. The number of MSC certified purchases from fish and chip shops with chain of custody certification has doubled. These are largely purchases of popular species such as MSC certified cod, haddock, plaice and hake, with some other more niche products such as scallops, crab and mussels also featuring on chip shop menus. By the end of 2016 we hope to have more than 100 fish and chip shops with MSC certification. That’s a significant acceleration, with the number of certified chippies having more than doubled this next year, we’re expecting the same trend next year. We will start to see Cornish hake appearing on fish and chip shop menus, particularly in the south west, in the first half of the year. The Cornish hake fishery, was the first in the UK to gain certification, in June this year and has generated a great deal of interest in the supply chain; both MSC suppliers and fish and chip shops alike. Originally a species that was mostly being exported to Spain, now the majority of Cornish hake landed in Newlyn is consumed here in the Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

UK. It’s a delicious alternative to other species and is great battered with chips. We expect more fish and chip shops will start to look at Kingfisher’s record-breaking menu for certified sustainable species and introduce some of the more unusual MSC certified seafood to their customers. Over the past year a number of chippies have moved towards offering more unusual certified seafood choices on their menu, offering customers a greater range of tasty, healthy sustainable seafood at an affordable price. Pioneering Kingfisher Fish and Chips in Plymouth, for example, launched a menu earlier this year with 12 sustainable species, the most of any restaurant worldwide. It included MSC certified seafood from UK waters, such as MSC Jersey lobster and certified Cornish sardines. It also included cod and haddock from the well-managed cold, deep waters of the North East Arctic (Barents & Norwegian Seas). We’re also looking for new opportunities and routes to MSC certification to help even more fish and chip shops to put the MSC label on their menu. Something we hope to tell you more about early next year. We also plan to get really involved with promoting all our certified shops through a summer campaign. Watch this space… George Clark, Commercial Manager at the MSC says: “Everything is on the cards for a great year for sustainable fish and chip shops and we’re expecting that this year’s growth in interest will accelerate through 2016.” For further details please contact George Clark at the MSC on george.clark@msc.org or call 0207 246 8917. www.msc.org/getcertified 23

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Driving Home for Christmas! All the entries were collected and verified put in a huge prize draw. And the winner of the brand new car is …. Tony Pollard of Grandma Pollards chippy Todmorden.

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nly in the true spirit of Christmas staff member Zara Hilton who entered the competition on behalf of the shop 15 times was given the car for herself. Zara was thrilled. Having only just passed her test at the tender age of 26, she had been a road user for a mere 4 weeks when the star prize was presented to her. Tony a Nortech Superior customer for over 25 years said “Zara has been with us for around three years now, she actually posted the entries and its only right she walks away with the prize – we have been using Superior for a long time now its what helps make our fish and chips taste so good.” Zara said “I am speechless to be driving this new car around, the only other thing I’ve ever won is £2 on a scratch card. I actually collected over 30 entries for the competition but only ended up sending 15 of them in.”

Tony Rodgers of VA Whitley, Alan Hackett Sales and Commercial Manager Nortech Food, Zara Hilton Winner, 24 Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016 and Tony Pollard owner

Grandma Pollard and her family started in the premises known today as Grandma Pollards Chippy on the 3rd of August 1957, over 50 years ago, when her family were then introduced to the world of fish and chips and she added her expertise, i.e. home made pies and famous vanilla slices to the existing business of fish and chips. Grandma Pollard and her husband Cyril had 4 children, Roy the eldest, Barbara the only daughter, Geoffrey and of course TONY the fish fryer today. Her young family showed great interest in this business, and she therefore passed her knowledge onto all of them, and to this day her youngest son Tony is still at home on the range frying his fresh haddock and chips with a tasty dab. Alan Hackett Sales & Commercial Manager of Nortech Foods said “This £10,000 car giveaway was our biggest yet! We were celebrating our 30 year anniversary with Superior in the trade. We had thousands of entries and when we picked out Tony we had no idea of how the story would unfold.” Nice one Nortech and nice one Tony – a lovely story to start the year!

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Awards Seek

Pie-fection! Pie perfectionists from all over the UK are now invited to enter the 2016 British Pie Awards.

he world-famous Awards, which are to be held on 9th March 2016 in the Leicestershire town of Melton Mowbray, are in their eighth year. The hotly coveted contest continues to grow in popularity, with last year’s Awards seeing a staggering 830 pies entered from 131 professional bakers, butchers and chefs judged by 109 pie aficionados. The Awards celebrate our nation’s love of pies – be they hot or cold, sweet or savoury. A few simple pie rules must be adhered to though: all pies are to be totally encased in pastry with a closed top, and fit into one of the pre-assigned classes. All pies, except the specialist class, must also be commercially available in the UK. And new for this year, the Awards will now take place during British Pie Week (7th to 13th March). Matthew O’Callaghan, Chairman of the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association, said “We’re very much looking forward to another Awards celebrating the craftsmanship, creativity and innovation in pie making and what better time to do so but during British Pie Week its self.

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“Each year we’re impressed by the fantastic calibre and number of entries – last year we had everything from Chilli Beef and Chocolate Pie to Wild Beaver Pie and Kangaroo and Ale Pie.” A PIE FIT FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Each year the British Pie Awards have a Speciality Class that encourages pie makers to get creative with their baking. For the 2016 Awards and in celebration of HM The Queen’s 90th birthday – bakers, butchers and chefs are invited to create a pie ‘fit for Her Majesty The Queen’. Although judged to the same standards as other classes this class is all about the ‘wow factor’, with more decoration and freedom to choose filling and pastry type. It also does not have to be commercially available. HOW TO GET INVOLVED Entry to the Awards is open now until 22nd February 2016. It’s open to anyone who sells pies commercially in the UK, with a special rate for companies with fewer than 10 pie makers. Full details of how to enter, as well as a full list of this year’s classes, can be found on the British Pie Awards website: www. britishpieawards.co.uk. Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

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he whole purpose of bespoke training is explained by Mark Petrou - one of KFE’s respected and experienced trainers. “We recognised several years ago that some of our training

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Now, clients can contact KFE with a specific training requirement to receive bespoke support and KFE will approach it in several unique ways.

KFE will appoint one of their trainers to liaise with the client to agree the best route to meeting the training need. - That may be a visit to the clients shop, the client visiting the purpose built training facility at KFE HQ in Market Deeping or a trip to a fellow award winning KFE customers shop to demonstrate how they have achieved the result that the client is looking for - or a combination of all three. The training solution is devised by networking within the KFE group and agreed by resourcing many experienced professionals and operators but delivered by one constant contact - your appointed trainer.

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KFE bespoke training is designed to be ongoing and ranges from practical and technical support like preparation, frying, oil management and portion control or even something simple like overcoming chips that fry with a blistered skin but it also extends beyond that into business and marketing with support in margin management, customer service and targeting social media. In fact the training is only limited by what the client can imagine and is NOT restricted to just users of KFE frying equipment.

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lan Smith of Smiffy’s in Aviemore, Karl and Claire Koslow of Mantle’s Fish and Chips in Horncastle, Lincolnshire and Christine Williams of Barnacles in Llandudno have each won £500 worth of Ernest Jones vouchers The prize is the result of a national promotion where customers simply had to purchase 10 or more boxes of Q Silver, Q Platinum, Q Gold, Q Avant or Q Palm during September and October. For every 10 boxes purchased they received an entry into the draw. So, the more they bought the more entries they received! The Q Range of Frying Oils and Fats has been specifically developed from the

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2016 National Fish & Chip Awards

Good Luck to all Finalists! Here are all finalists for the 2016 Fish and Chip Awards. We wish them all well and will see them all in London! Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award Following judging, listed businesses have been short listed as Area Winning Shops in their respective geographical area, in the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award, as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards. Region: Scotland Cromars 1-3 Union Street St.Andrews Fife KY16 9PQ

Region: Midlands

Simpsons Fish & Chips 73-75 Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AL

www.simpsonsfishandchips.com

www.cromars.co.uk

Region: Wales

Hikary’s Fish Bar 74 Briton Ferry Rd Neath Port Talbot SA11 1AP

Region: Eastern England The Cod’s Scallops 170a Bramcote Lane Wollaton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 2QP

Region: Northern Ireland

The Dolphin Takeaway 19 George’s St Dungannon County Tyrone BT70 1BT

Region: North East England

Mister C’s

61-63 Micklegate Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4EA

www.papasbarn.co.uk

Region: Central & Southern England Cox’s of Letchworth 2 Arena Parade Letchworth Hertfordshire SG6 3DY

www.mistercs.co.uk

Region: South & West England Region: North West England

Hodgson’s Chippy 96 Prospect Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3BH

1 New Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP www.no1cromer.com

Papa’s Fish and Chips Great Gutter Lane East Willerby Hull East Yorkshire HU10 6DP

www.papasfishandchips.com

The Scallop Shell 22 Monmouth Place Bath Somerset BA1 2AY

www.thescallopshell.co.uk

Kingfisher Fish & Chips

Chaddlewood Shopping Centre 6b Glen Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2XS

www.hodgsonschippy.com

Princes Street Babbacombe Torquay Devon TQ1 3LW

No. 1 Cromer

Region: London & South East England Papa’s Barn 497 London Road Ditton Kent ME20 6DB

www.dolphindungannon.com

Hanbury’s Famous Fish and Chips

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www.codsscallops.com

www.hikarysfishbar.com

Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award

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Trenchers Restaurant New Quay Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1DH

www.trenchersrestaurant.co.uk

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Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator Award Dodson’s Fresh Catch Wakefield West Yorkshire

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Burton Road Chippy 169 Burton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3LW

www.burtonroadchippy.co.uk

Harbourside Fish and Chips

Starchip Enterprise Evesham Worcestershire

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Tom & Simon’s Kitchen Bingham Nottinghamshire

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Good Catch – The Sustainable Seafood Award Harbourside Fish & Chips

35 Southside Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2LE

www.barbicanfishandchips.co.uk

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Olley’s Fish Experience

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Penaluna’s Famous Fish & Chips

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The Fish Bar At Sunnybank Road

Unit 2, 645 West Street Crewe Cheshire CW2 8SL

Best Foodservice Fish & Chip Operator Award

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Harlees www.olleys.info

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35 Southside Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2LE

159 Wareham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3LB www.harlees.co.uk

Seniors

106 Normoss Road Blackpool Lancashire FY3 8QP www.seniorsfishandchips.co.uk

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Penaluna’s Famous Fish & Chips 36 High Street Hirwaun Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9SW

Poppies Fish & Chips

6-8 Hanbury Street London E1 6QR www.lussmanns.com

Best Newcomer Award Catch

Unit 1, New Granite Quay East Looe Cornwall PL13 1DX www.catchlooe.co.uk

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Lussmanns Fish & Grill Restaurants

Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator Award

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Chuckles Chippy 418 Poole Road Branksome Poole Dorset BH12 1DF

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The Mayfair Chippy 14 North Audley Street London W1K 6WE

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Towngate Fisheries 56 High Street Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8NN

www.towngatefisheries.co.uk

Staff Training and Development Award Mister C’s

61-63 Micklegate Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4EA

Young Fish Frier of the Year Award Amy Horsley Mr C’s

www.mistercs.co.uk

Penaluna’s Famous Fish & Chips 36 High Street Hirwaun Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9SW

www.penalunas.co.uk

The Frying Squad 9 Balloo Road Bangor County Down Northern Ireland BT19 7PG

www.fryingsquad.com

NFFF Champion Award Burton Road Chippy 169 Burton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3LW

61-63 Micklegate Selby N. Yorks YO8 4EA

Ryan Hughes The Crispy Cod 12 High Street Tonyrefill CF34 8PG

James Houlston Our Plaice

95 Comberton Hill Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 0NW

Andrew Hillier Harbourside Fish & Chips 35 Southside Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2LE

George Papadamou Papas Fish & Chips

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Fochabers Fish Bar 19 High Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7DX

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Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award Winner timeline 2015 Frankie’s Fish & Chips, Brae, Shetland 2014 Quayside, Whitby, North Yorkshire 2013 The Bay, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire 2012 Seniors, Thornton, Lancashire 2011 Fish and Chips at 149, Bridlington, East Yorkshire 2009/10 Atlantic Fast Food, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire 2008 Anstruther Fish Bar, Anstruther, Fife 2007 Townhead Café, Biggar, Lanarkshire 2006 Petrou Brothers, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire 2005 Hodgson’s Chippy, Lancaster, Lancashire

Gutter Lane Willerby Hull HU10 6DP

Dino Papadamou Papas Fish & Chips Warrington

2001 Allports Fish and Chip Shop, Pwllheli, Wales 2000 Les’s Fish Bar, Crewe, Cheshire 1999 Bizzie Lizzies, Skipton, North Yorkshire 1998 Zanre’s, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire 1997 The Bervie Chipper, Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire 1996 Halfway Fish Bar, Poole, Dorset 1995 Hutchinson’s, Helston, Cornwall 1994 The West End Café, Rothesay, Isle of Bute 1993 Reed Square Fish Bar, Birmingham, West Midlands 1992 Elite Fish Bar & Restaurant, Ruskington, Lincolnshire 1991 Chez Fred, Bournemouth, Dorset

2004 Our Plaice, West Hagley, West Midlands

1990 The Ashvale Fish Restaurant, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

2003 Finnegan’s Fish Bar, Bridgend, Cardiff

1989 Skippers, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

2002 Brownsover Fish Bar, Rugby, Warwickshire

1988 Toffs of Muswell Hill, London

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Since the awards were established by Seafish back in 1988 they have continuously grown and developed, making their way into the hearts of thousands of fish and chip businesses up and down the country, and are now widely established as the ‘Oscars’ of the fish frying industry. rowing from a single award category in the beginning to there now being 14, they showcase a diverse range of categories that cater for every aspect of running a successful fish and chip business, recognising everything from traditional takeaways to mobile operators to excellence in training and responsible sourcing. The annual awards year is a very busy one - from the judging of submitted entry forms and supporting portfolios to mystery shop visits and in-depth shop inspection audits, through to the judging of the final presentation, the quality of our nation’s friers shines through at every stage. The idea for the first Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competition originated from the friers themselves in 1987. The first competition was respectively held in 1988 and Toffs of Muswell Hill, London, were crowned champions - becoming the first ‘best fish and chip shop in the UK’. Since then there have been 27 winners of the flagship Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year, ranging from the Halfway Fish Bar in Dorset to The Bay in Aberdeenshire and Petrou Brothers in Cambridgeshire to Frankie’s Fish & Chips in Shetland – all points of the compass! Comments attributed to Fred Capel of Chez Fred in Bournemouth, Dorset, winner of the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award in 1991.

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Oscar goes to… “The awards judging criteria is extremely robust – it’s outstanding. It really opens your eyes and makes you pay more attention to things about your business that you wouldn’t have even considered before. With this sense of clarity, you strive for greatness and have this amazing determination to succeed and make your shop the best that it can be. “We became the fourth winner of the national title in 1991, but back then there was just one award category up for grabs, now there are over a dozen different categories. This just shows how much the awards have developed and diversified over the years, honing in on topical issues to continually raise industry standards. “The Good Catch – The Sustainable Seafood Award is a perfect example; with food provenance and sustainability in the forefront of consumers’ minds, this award category recognises fish and chip businesses that are leading the way in the sourcing and promotion of responsibly sourced sustainable seafood.” Comments attributed to Mike Pili, Training Manager at Midlands Seafish Industry Training Association (MSITA) and the longest serving judge for The National Fish & Chip Awards. “Being a judge for The National Fish & Chip Awards is a privilege, every year is different and I remember each journey individually. “Throughout my time I’ve judged hundreds of shops covering the length and breadth of the country, from Plymouth in the south west of England to the Shetland Islands in the far north of Scotland where the current champions Frankie’s Fish & Chips are based. “It’s been remarkable to see how the standards have developed and improved over the years and being able to witness that first-hand has been a very special experience for me. “I think much of the positive change in the UK fish and chip industry can be attributed to the awards; every frier has their eye on the prize and wants nothing more than to win that trophy to proudly display it in their shop.

“The awards really are the ‘Oscars’ of the fish frying world. It’s so important we continue to hold them as they provide an excellent opportunity for individuals and businesses to put their skills and knowledge to the test, and gain much deserved recognition. “They also play an important role in assisting to raise quality standards and provide a benchmark for businesses to aspire to. But most importantly, they support the UK fish frying industry and help us reinforce its reputation as the home of the world’s best fish and chips.” With a variety of unique award categories, The National Fish & Chip Awards are recognised as one of the most prominent and respected seafood industry events in the UK. The 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards will take place on Wednesday 20 January at the Lancaster London Hotel, where champions across all award categories will be crowned. 2016 award categories Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award Open to all independent fish and chip businesses with a takeaway facility and with two or less shops. Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award Open to all independent fish and chip restaurants (with a maximum of three outlets if part of a chain). Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator Award Open to operators of mobile fish and chip businesses. Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator Award Open to fish and chip operators with three or more outlets, including franchises.

Staff Training and Development Award Open to all fish and chip businesses and rewarding excellence in staff training. From Field to Frier Award Open to all fish and chip businesses and rewarding knowledge and promotion of responsible sourcing and sustainability practices. Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award Open to all applicants who are aged 25 years or younger as of 31 December 2015. Marketing Innovation Award Open to all fish and chip businesses and rewarding excellence in marketing practices and promotional activity. Good Catch – The Sustainable Seafood Award Open to all fish and chip businesses, this award rewards knowledge and the promotion of responsible sourcing and sustainability practices. NFFF Quality Award Champion Award Open to all current National Federation of Fish Friers Quality Award holders. Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award Open to all fish and chip businesses that are excelling in educating and informing their customers on healthy choices and the nutritional values of fish and chips. The Great ‘Fish & Chip’ School Lunch Award Open to all schools/school caterers in the education sector serving fish and chips as part of school meal offering and rewarding such schools who excel in educating pupils about the story of fish and chips and where ingredients are sourced from.

Best Foodservice Operator Award Open to general foodservice operators that serve fish and chips, eg., pubs, cafes, department stores, hotels, travel and leisure. Best Newcomer Award Open to fish and chip operators that are new to the industry from 30 September 2013 onwards.

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Double A Kebab

Q BRONZE

Saica Pack Integer

Q PLATINUM, Q SILVER, Q AVANT, Q SILVER & Q PALM

KFE

FriWite

BD Signs & BD Digital

KEEPITCLEAN

FLORIGO

Save & Select

Goldensheaf/Dinaclass

Fishermen’s Mission

RAMMI

Pizza Boxes

American Chip Spice Co

Seafish

Duncrue Food Processors

N.F.F.F

ASAP Limited

Chippy Chat

Polystyrene Boxes & Trays

FRY On-Line

Spice Technology

Fish & Chips and Fast Food Magazine

Scot Range

Young Fish Frier of the Year

Middleton Food Products

Wherry’s

Dempson Limited

Mattesson’s

Whitby Seafoods

Barr Soft Drinks

Middleton Paper

S & B Herba Foods

McMillan Pies

Goldfish Curry & Mr. Lee’s Pancake Rolls

What you will see:

Vimto

Vegetable Frying Fats & Oils

Cleaning Products

Beef Dripping

Kebab Products

Batter Flours

Catering Food Products

Curry Sauce & Gravy

Trade Magazines

Corrugated Fish & Chip Boxes

N.F.F.F.

“bio-boxes” & “bio-trays”

Fishermen’s Mission

Cardboard Fish & Chip Boxes & Trays

Children’s Entertainment

Polystyrene Boxes & Trays

Seafish

Bags… All Sizes & All Materials Pizza Boxes

Frozen Foods Including… Frozen-at-Sea-Fish

Catering Equipment

Chicken Products

Frying Ranges

Beefburgers

Filtration Equipment

Sausages

Signage

Pies, Savouries, Fish Cakes, Scampi…

Shop Fitting Soft Drinks

2,000 visitors will attend this exhibition of which 500 to 550 will be the owners of their own businesses.

A ONE DAY EXHIBITION ESPECIALLY FOR THE FISH & CHIP and FAST FOOD MARKET.

“IT’S A MUST!!”

and lots more!!

Sauces

and lots more!!

Cott Beverages

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Henry Colbeck Limited 38 “More than just a supplier!!”

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www.colbeck.co.uk Telephone: 0191 482 4242

Aah! Pies Available frozen in four delicious flavours

Steak, Steak & Kidney, Chicken & Mushroom and Minced Beef & Onion flavours available to order in case sizes of 12x235gms. Each pie is wrapped in its own heatproof film.

Order from your wholesaler or Call: 02920 853200 | Email: Bisto@petersfood.com 39 Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

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By Matthew Grindling

he co m b i nat i o n o f i n cre ase d st arch and s ug ar l eve ls du e to t he co l d we at he r plu s th e s eas o nal l owe r l eve l o f bu sin e ss c a n caus e o i l to d e te ri o rate more q u i ck l y. Award w i nni ng f r ye r Nige l Ho d g s o n has ass i ste d F ry max in th e p ro d uct i o n o f t he l e af l e t in wh ich N ig e l g i ve s hi s to p te n t i ps to h e lp p reve nt o i l d e te ri o rat i o n. Lau n ch in g t h e l e af l e t And rew Marri o tt, B ran d a n d Marke t i ng Manag e r for Fr ymax s a id “ We are aware o f t he c h alle n ge s fa ce d by f rye rs d uri ng t he win te r m o nt hs and we ho p e t hat th e se tips w il l he l p f rye rs to ex te nd th e life of their oil“ To o b t ai n a co py cal l 07 7 1 4 335 4 6 4 o r e.m ai l to uki nfo @ o l e nex .com

PRO

Frymax have launched an Information Sheet to assist fryers in extending the life of the frying medium during the winter months.

SSOR S E F

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Winter Help From Frymax

I N F O R M AT I O N S H E E T

Extending the Life of Your Oil During the Winter By Nigel Hodgson - Former winner of Fish & Chip Shop of the Year and a trainer at KFE School of Frying Excellence. One of the most common questions from fellow friers in January and February concerns the deterioration of their frying medium. I would normally advise that this is due to a combination of increased starch and sugar levels within potatoes and a lower level of business. STARCH / SUGAR LEVELS

A potato normally consists of 80% water, although this may vary depending on the variety of potato you are using. The rest is made up of starch and a small amount of sugars. Excess starch is a major cause of oil deterioration, particularly during the winter months. The higher the sugar the darker the chip becomes and the the faster the oil deteriorates. The more information that is known about the potato tuber and the best means of taking care of it, the better the likelihood of an extension of the life of the oil and an improved end product. CORRECT STORAGE

A potato naturally produces starch to keep itself warm. The starch will convert to sugars when stored below 10 ºC and particularly so when stored below 6 ºC. Consequently, it is best not to store potatoes in a cold room or against an outside wall. REMOVAL OF STARCH

Starch must be thoroughly washed off the chips in order to preserve the frying medium and maintain the quality of your cooked chips. Chipped potatoes should be washed twice before using Starch Doctor or All Seasons. Warm water can help to reduce the starch and sugar levels because it will draw the sugars out of the potatoes. LOWER LEVELS OF TRADE

It is much easier to be an outstanding fish frier when trade is brisk. The constant flow of business keeps ingredients fresh and the oil is being regularly topped up and refreshed. Hot oil standing idle deteriorates as the absence of a ‘steam blanket’ allows increased oxygen to enter the pans and degrade the oil.

Washing out the starch

‘LITTLE AND OFTEN’

When preparing potatoes during these quieter months it is better to use the ‘little and often’ technique. This will enable you to keep your potatoes fresh and not stored in water for unnecessary, lengthy periods of time. Golden fried chips

My top Ten Chipping Tips to help prevent oil deterioration

Producing Quality Cambridgeshire Producing Quality Potatoes Maris Piper - Markies - Divaa - Agria Cambridgeshire Potatoes Our strength is continuity of supply Maris Piper - Markies - Divaa - Agria Call your local wholesaler today Our strength is continuity of supply Call your local wholesaler today and ask for PJ Lee Potatoes

1 Use Diastix to learn the sugar content of the potato, which will then advise you of the chips frying colour. To produce consistent golden colour chips the potatoes should contain no more than 0.25% sugar. 2 Prepare your potatoes using the “little and often” technique, this will reduce the amount of water within the potato. 3 Wash the chips twice before treating with Drywite. 4 Use the correct dosage of Drywite, Starch Doctor or All Seasons as per the supplier's instructions. 5 When using Starch Doctor or All Seasons to reduce the starch levels , use warm water as this will help to draw excess sugars and starch levels from the chips. 6 Allow the chips to “Air - Dry” for at least an hour prior to frying. Cold room temperatures increase the drying time of the chip. 7 Don’t overload pans when frying chips; this will reduce the frying temperature, resulting in a sub -standard chip. 8 Regularly check your frying temperatures to ensure the probes in the pans are reading correctly. 9 Sieve your pans after each fry which will assist you in reducing the carbon content and prolong the life of your frying medium. 10 Use a reputable frying medium, one that is capable of producing deliciously tasty fish and chips consistently, whether trade is sporadic or frantic.

The annual Jan / Feb reduction in trade can come as a "shock to the system" and catches so many of us out. For some the quieter trade can result in hot oil standing idle which deteriorates and carrying excess raw materials into the next day. The best practice is to use the "little and often" technique to continue being an outstanding fish fryer constantly achieving a cooked product that is fresh and tasty regardless of the time of year… and extending the life of your oil.

The Fryers’ Favourite For Over 60 Years. For information, advice, or customer support material please contact Olenex Trading (UK) Limited. Tel: 01322 444836 e-mail: ukinfo@olenex.com www.olenex-uk.com

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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.

Let’s make 2016 a great year for the industry! 41 Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

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www.chippychat.co.uk

f you attended the Chip Barons’ Ball this year you may well have noticed the photo booth in the casino room. You may well have had a peek inside. It could even be you thought “We could just take llittle family snap as a memento. Or you may well have just gone completely Christmas Crackers!

PHOTO

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BOOTH FUN

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Field Frier

Approved Field to Frier Distributors

South West - Midlands - Wales

Field Frier

Field

Field Frier

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.

Field Frier

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

R & M Potatoes Ltd Unit 1, 2 Lesgarn Villas, Stones Abersychan Pontypool NP4 6TH

Supplier of good quality potatoes Ring

07811 134475 anytime

420 Blackburn Rd, Chorley, PR6 8HX

soltashe@googlemail.com

WILLIAMS Potatoes Suppliers of potatoes throughout the Westcountry phone

01626 890871 www.williamspotatoes.co.uk info@williamspotatoes.co.uk

Visit...

www.masonpotatoes.co.uk You can call us on:

01989 762000 Midlands, Wales & South-West

P o t a t o e s

L t d

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

G Marsh Potatoes Stand 4 Wholesale Fruit Market Hickman Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 2TX

07831 299757 (Paul)

07711 623007 (Andy)

North West

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

Woodward

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

Finest Quality Chipping Potatoes Call : Richard

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

We stock all frying varieties.

01926 633 323

www.mitchells-potatoes.co.uk @mitchellpots

Potatoes

T: 0151 4245449 M: 07885 636713

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01254 830305 North West

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

Specialist supplier to fish and chip shops

0151 526 5318 aj.swift@live.com

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

T: 01204 887415 Potatoes@vicgraham.com

www.vicgraham.com North West 44

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Sustainably sourced potatoes your customers will love Scotland

Yorkshire

North-East & Borders

Fraser

Call the Potato Professionals Today Bridlington Scarborogh Pickering

Pontefract Wakefield Bradford Leeds

NORTH YORKSHIRE

LANCASHIRE

YS H IR

HA MS

HIR E

Thorne Barnsley Sheffield Doncaster Rotherham Goole Grimsby

LINCOLNSHIRE

AF ST

NOTT ING

( Northumberland )

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

Call 01670 521801 07850 772578 brrygraham@aol.com

Central and Southern England

RD SH IR E

Eagle Hill

Established 80yrs

Marketing

Telephone: 028 9188 2280 37 Craigboy Rd Donaghadee 028 9188 3519 BT21 OLP Mobile Numbers: 07802882280 N.Ireland 07801585945 Fax: 028 9188 3394 www.eaglehill.co.uk

H & E R Hubbard Potato Merchant

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

Call – 01304 830437 Mob: 07885 174722

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

Masters & Co Ltd

T: 0207 987 7890

Mansfield Ashbourne Notts Derby Dronfield

LEICESTERSHIRE

North Lincolnshire Scunthorpe

Area Covered

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

Lomas Potatoes

London & South East

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

CHESHIRE

Northern Ireland

Potato

EAST YORKSHIRE

WEST YORKSHIRE GREATER MANCHESTER

Tel : 01358 742345 Mob : 07799 661333

Delivering quality potatoes throughout your region

BWH Graham

01909 562327 (3 lines) 07932 155677 (Andy)

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

01908 377537 01908 271498

(S,Yorks, N,Yorks, Notts)

07703 263033 (Garry) (E,Yorks, N,Yorks, W,Yorks)

allomas@btconnect.com North East

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.

Eden House, High Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4QF Call -

01429 836255

R.A.W Potatoes Ltd Call: Graham White T: 07855 940013

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D S P S Dennis Supreme Potato Supplies Tel: 01353 741914 Mob: 07931 540 515 Mob: 07528 819456 Email: dspspartners@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.dennispotatoes.co.uk

Gloucester Wholesale

Unit 15a Bamfurlong Ind Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51

Tel: 01452 856111 Mobile: 07774 675303

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Fish ‘IN’ Chips In late October, Southern Proper Hospitality Group opened a second location of its popular Buckhead restaurant, the Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, on busy Canton Street in downtown Roswell Georgia USA. By Bobby Nicole

Ask them for their signature chippy dish - a fish cooked in chip batter! The Roswell version of the Big Ketch emerged from the demolition and complete remodel of a 1950s brick house, which doubled the square footage and added parking in back. Inside, the airy, vaulted space is divided between adjoining dining rooms and a large bar room adorned with mounted fish and maritime curios. Executive chef Derek Dollar, who leads the kitchen at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, put together the sizable “beach chic” menu, which not surprisingly focuses on seafood but also features a surprising number of seemingly healthy offerings.

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There’s the Bowl of Brussels starter ($6.95) with herbs, veggies and crunchy rice noodles, and signature Mediterranean and Asian low-cal salad bowls ($6.95) with quinoa. Fresh fish plates ($15.95$24.95), including salmon and grouper, are available grilled, blackened or jerkstyle. Of course, there are other choices, too, including Fish IN Chips ($13.95), which means beer-battered cod, rolled in kettlecooked potato chips and deep-fried, and the Steak Burger Royale ($10.95), a hefty half-pound blend of ribeye, tenderloin, New York strip and chuck with grilled onions, American cheese and pickles. New menu items unique to the Roswell location will include spicy conch fritters, a grouper Reuben, a Charleston curry seafood bowl, and jerked pork chops with caramelized pineapple. Favorites from the Buckhead location, such as basil-Blue Moon mussels and the Big Ketch grouper sandwich, will be on the menu, too.

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The Big Ketch Bowl of Brussels is hot brussels sprouts, fresh basil & cilantro, crunchy rice noodles, carrots julienne, savory teriyaki, crushed macadamia nuts. At the bar, snack on market-price oysters on the half shell, lump crab and lobster cocktail with citrus-basil sauce ($16.95), hush puppies with remoulade ($2.95/$4.95) and Beach Balls, “surf and turf” bacon, shrimp and green onion fritters with key lime mango sauce ($8.95). On the beverage menu, find a good selection of local beers on drafts, including Copperhead American Amber ($6.50) from Roswell’s Gate City. The price-tiered cocktail list ranges from House Drinks ($5), Boat Drinks ($7.50) and Yacht Drinks ($9$10). Peach Perfect is a mix of Angels Envy bourbon, peach puree, mint, citrus and honey liqueur. Lunch is served Fridays-Sundays with lower prices on entrees and sandwiches.

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

Fish & Chip Bar for Sale in Lancashire

Fish & Chip Shop Sold in Dunfermline!

ruce & Co. are delighted to announce the sale of a long established fish and chip shop situated in Dunfermline, Fife. Alari’s has been under the same ownership since the 1920’s, and has since, developed an excellent reputation for providing delicious food to eat in or take out. The vendor, Mr Alari, only decided to bring the business to the market due to his wish to retire. Following 3 viewings, the freehold business was sold to Mr Broome. Jayne Adamson, Sales Manager at Bruce & Co. comments “I am very pleased to have come to the end of a successful sale completion. I wish Mr Alari all the best with his retirement, and wish Mr Broome the best of luck in his new venture.” To find out more details about the businesses available for sale, and sold, through Bruce & Co please visit:

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ings Business Transfer are delighted to present to the market an award winning traditional fish and chip bar located in Lancashire. The fish bar has established an enviable reputation for offering the finest fresh cuisine with a warm, friendly service and subsequently enjoys an extensive and loyal customer base. With a 60 cover seating area, customers are given the option of eating in or taking away. The business is located in a popular seaside market town; enjoying a prime location on a busy main road, which also benefits from free parking on the surrounding streets. The fish and chip bar operates from a highly visible, double fronted 4 storey premises, which is well fitted with a range of exceptional quality catering equipment. The restaurant, takeaway, store and WC facilities are all located on the ground floor, and the floors above have permission in place for 3 flats. There is also residential accommodation for owners available; however, this is currently not being used. The accommodation comprises of 1 bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. The fish bar is a successful business which represents an ideal investment for an ambitious hands-on owner, who can continue to develop and nurture the business using the strong foundations already in place. This fantastic Fish & Chip shop is being offered for sale, exclusively through Kings Business Transfer, on a freehold basis for offers in the region of £449,995. If you require any further information on this business please do not hesitate to contact us on 0844 7011 823, quoting the reference 43996. To find out more details about the businesses available for sale, and sold, through Kings Business Transfer please visit: www.kingsbt.co.uk

Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016

01204 214626 TAKEAWAY

LEEDS • W/T £10,000 • Established over 30 years • Excellent city centre location • EPC rating E • £189,950, Leasehold • 143968

AWARD WINNING FISH & CHIP SHOP

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

NORTH EAST • WT £4,000 • Well established and well presented • Award winning fish and chips • Sunday dinner service • £99,950, Leasehold • 143158

TAKEAWAY & FISH BAR

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

NORTH EAST

WILLENHALL

ROCHDALE

• Previous WT £2,000 • Fantastic growth potential • Enviable trading location • Excellent opportunity • £39,950, Leasehold • 143159

• W/T £2,000 • Close to town centre • Loyal customer base • EPC rating E • £50,000, Leasehold • 142986

• WT £1,200 • Regular repeat custom • Main road location • EPC Rating C • £29,950, Leasehold • 142733

FISH & CHIP / TAKEAWAY

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

BUSY VILLAGE FISH & CHIP SHOP

SHREWSBURY

LONDON

RAMSGATE, KENT

• WT £3,500 • Shopping parade location • 10 covers • EPC rating C • £59,950, Leasehold • 141665

• WT £3,000 • Well established • Busy high street location • EPC Rating D • £95,000, Leasehold • 142686

• WT £2,500 • Well presented premises • Great reputation • EPC rating B • £100,000, Leasehold • 141953

• Established over 20 years • Main road location • Excellent reputation • 2 bed accom • £115,000, Leasehold • 143693

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

FISH, CHIP AND KEBAB SHOP

COFFEE SHOP & SANDWICH BAR

KESWICK, CUMBRIA

POPULAR SANDWICH BAR

NOTTINGHAM • WT £5,000 • 2 vans providing daily delivery rounds • Renowned for high quality • EPC rating D • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 142426

SANDWICH SHOP

WEST BROMWICH

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

• WT £6,500+ • Located near town centre & Caravan Park • Very popular with tourists • Fully equipped • £360,000, Leasehold • 142545

• WT £1,000 • Prominent trading position • 3 bed accom • EPC rating D • £290,000, Freehold • 142182

01204 291 596

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

HERNE BAY

LEAMINGTON SPA

MAIDSTONE

LINCOLN

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

• W/T £3,000+ • Established 80 years • Excellent reputation • 2 bed accommodation • £149,950, Leasehold • 143887

• WT £5,000 • Main road location • 3 bedroom flat • EPC rating D • £125,000, Leasehold • 142530

• W/T £1,800/£2,000 • Excellent local reputation • 21 covers with potential for more • EPC rating C • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 144491

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

TAKEAWAY

SANDWICH BAR AND CAFE

LICENSED COFFEE SHOP

MANCHESTER

LONDON

• Previous WT £1,800 • Well presented and Excellent Location • Award winning fish and chips • Outdoor Seating • £15,000+ sav, Leasehold • 143153

NORTH EAST

• WT £8,000 • Established over 10 years • 2 bed accommodation • EPC Rating E • £139,950+ sav, Leasehold • 143967

HULL

• WT £1,250 • 5* Food Hygiene Rating • Local school and business delivery • EPC Rating F • £35,000+ sav, Leasehold • 144166

• WT £4,500 • Hot and Cold food • Local community meeting place • EPC Rating G • £179,995, Leasehold • 144078

PIZZA FRANCHISE GROUP

WELL ESTABLISHED SANDWICH BAR

TAKEAWAY SANDWICH BAR/CAFE

HOTEL & BISTRO WITH CHIP SHOP

HAMPSHIRE

SURREY

GLOUCS

WIGAN

PENRITH, CUMBRIA

• T/O £220,000 • 2 delivery rounds • Established 21 Years • EPC Rating C • £16,000, Freehold • 143307

• W/T £6,000 • Excellent Reputation • 4 Brands and 1 premises for sale • Ongoing revenue stream • Offers invited, Leasehold • 143007

• Busy town centre location • Strong online presence • Scope for further development • 30 years established • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 144619

• WT £1,500 • Prominent Position • Close to colleges and town centre • High Footfall • £37,500+ sav, Leasehold • 142930

• T/O £486,000 • Recently refurbished • 7 letting rooms • 2 bed owners accom • Offers Invited, Freehold • 143033

01204 291596

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

Twitter: @Kings_BT Blog: www.kingsbt.co.uk/blog

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

NOW

INCLUDES

> Award winning > Close to tourist attractions > Immaculately fitted throughout > Weekly t/o £3,500 > Genuine scope

REF: 43734

LEASEHOLD

£130,000

> Valuable equipment

Ffrith & Chips - Prestatyn This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an award winning traditional English fish & chip take away, which is situated in the bustling and ever popular seaside town of Prestatyn in Denbighshire, North Wales. This well known business has successfully operated within the town approaching 3 years and during that time, the business has earned an enviable reputation having been awarded “2014 Fish & Chip Shop of the year” by the Journal local newspaper.

Siop Chips - Swansea The business is not currently trading, but all the fixtures and fittings that are included in the sale provide the resources for the premises to be restarted as a traditional fish and chip shop. > Prominent main road position

> PP granted

> Excellent living accomm.

> Genuine scope

> All fixtures and fittings included > Excellent opportunity

REF: 39325

FREEHOLD

£174,995

Claudio’s - Glasgow Claudio's is prominently located on Duke Street in the centre of Glasgow. The business has been run by the current proprietor since 1998, and has since, built up an excellent reputation for providing delicious food. > Traditional fish and chip shop

> Long established

> Range of traditional fish & chips, > Excellent trading position

REF: 43262 50

FREEHOLD

£375,000

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along with homemade pizzas

> Fully equipped

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WWW.KINGSBT.CO.UK

FYNBARS F&C

BRADFORD > > > > >

£18,995 LEASEHOLD

Traditional ﬁsh and chip shop Weekly t/o £700 Excellent location Lock up business Fantastic scope to expand

Ref: 44141

SMART FISH & CHIPS > > > > >

Take away and restaurant Busy main road parade Weekly turnover £6,000 5 Bed owner’s accommodation Well ﬁtted throughout

Ref: 43924

CHIPS AHOY

> > > > >

MANCHESTER

FREEHOLD

Well established Excellent reputation Prime main road position (A6) Weekly t/o £1,200 Refurbished s/c 1 bed accomm.

THE COYLTON

AYR

£199,995 LEASEHOLD

Excellent trading location Fitted with modern equipment Well est. customer base Excellent potential Turnkey business

Ref: 44223

£59,995

LEASEHOLD

Well established New modern equipment Potential to increase sales Ideal ﬁrst time business Alcohol licence

Ref: 44216 51

£575,000 FREEHOLD

Excellent reputation Advised t/o circa £7,000 p/w Great location Ideal for investment 5 Bedroom duplex apartment

ZOUK

PAISLEY > > > > >

£49,995

LEASEHOLD

Well est. Indian takeaway Great location Range of modern equipment Recently refurbished Great turnkey business

HORNBLOWERS

GOURDON

STOCKPORT > > > > >

£25K

LEASEHOLD

Well established Excellent main road location Weekly turnover £1,000 Populated residential area Excellent opportunity

CATLEYS F&C

DULVERTON > > > > >

£80,000

LEASEHOLD

Exmoor National Park location Ideal lifestyle opportunity Weekly turnover of £3,000 Great reputation Excellent scope

GOLDEN FRY

£84,995 L/H

Great location in popular village Brand new modern equipment T/o circa £5,000 per week Ideal ﬁrst time business Excellent potential

Ref: 41611

£350,000 LEASEHOLD

MUNCH

ST ANDREWS

> 50+ Seater restaurant and take away, licensed > Featured on TV show > Excellent reputation > High quality, well presented

> > > > >

Ref: 43583

Ref: 43792

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> > > > >

£128,000 LEASEHOLD

Busy industrial estate Enviable reputation Weekly takings £3,000 Fantastic potential to expand Fitted out to excellent standard

EXCELSIOR FISHERIES

CLEVELAND > > > > >

£299,950 FREEHOLD

Well established Weekly takings £1,500 Monopoly position Pleasant coastal village location Truly enviable reputation

Ref: 44011

THORNLIEBANK > > > > >

SKIPPERS F&C

DORSET

Ref: 43275

Ref: 43743

Ref: 44096

EDINBURGH > > > > >

CORNWALL

VILLAGE FISH & CHIPS

Ref: 43784

Ref: 42882

Ref: 41414

THE RIG

£250K

OXFORDSHIRE LEASEHOLD

DANNY'S FISH & CHIPS £150K

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Oﬀering local service on a national basis

HOLDGATES F&C SHOP £120K

PERTH > > > > >

LEASEHOLD

32 Cover dining area Well established Sit in or take away Well performing Potential for expansion

Ref: 44014

£94,995

LEASEHOLD

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

MR CHIPZ

£99,995

EAST KILBRIDE LEASEHOLD > > > > >

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

Ref: 43711

Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • January 2016