Fish & Chips Staycation Guide Launched for UK Holiday Makers A ‘Fish and Chips Staycation Guide’ has been launched by JJ Foodservice to help Brits to combine their UK holiday with the nation’s favourite takeaway – fish and chips!
M
ore than 23 million British people will
in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Scotland,
holiday in the UK this year, bringing £31
it boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the world.
billion to the economy.*
Sarah Heward, co-owner of The Real Food Cafe said,
“We want to make it easy for people
“There are so many fantastic fish and chip shops in the UK.
to find the best places to visit while enjoying traditional
As we come out of the pandemic, it is crucial to support
British fish and chips,” said JJ’s Head of Communications,
these businesses, many of which are family-owned and
Elit Rowland.
rely entirely on tourism.”
The Staycation Guide features 30 fish and chip shops from all over the UK located near outstanding views and
A free digital copy of the Guide can be downloaded at http://go.jjfoodservice.com/Staycation
popular tourist attractions. “From beautiful bays and harbours to historic monuments and museums – we’ve located a chippy nearby!” said Elit.
About the Judging Process All UK fish and chip shops were invited to be involved in the Staycation Guide in an official ‘Call for Fish and Chip
Stunning Scenery and Panoramic Views
Shops with a View’ campaign which ran in November 2020
Highlights include the quirky Beach Buoys based on Margate
and again in March 2020.
seafront, which serves cockle popcorn and is close to Margate Caves, perfect for underground adventurers.
The free registration was advertised through the fish and chip trade press and social media.
Meanwhile, The Chip Shed based in Bourton-on-the-Water,
An independent panel of judges consisting of shop
offers charming village scenery in the heart of the Cotswolds,
owners, industry consultants and suppliers selected 30
regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England
shops based on the Food Hygiene Ratings (minimum 4 out
If you enjoy incredible views with your battered cod, Hay
of 5), quality of customer reviews (Google, Trip Advisor
Takeaway is situated on the edge of the stunning Black
and Trust Pilot) and their proximity to attractive tourist
Mountains in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
locations from stunning views to historical monuments etc.
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