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Issue 8 Volume 12 August 2022

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Henry the First!

The Original and the Best

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enry Jones famously invented his Bristol-born self-raising flour in 1845. Receiving an American patent for his unique process only a few years later instigated the Age of Dry Mixes, the birth of packaged, premixed, just-add-water breads, cakes, pancakes and more.

Renowned for being the original batter mix, over 70 years ago Henry Jones fine-tuned and patented his flour formula to become synonymous with the finest batter solutions to serve the British Fish & Chip community. The Henry Jones portfolio combines his traditional craftmanship with quality mixtures that operators know and love.

Henry Jones batter mix special recipe delivers the unique rippled, spike texture and colour depth your customers’ eyes will be drawn to, without any compromise.

Suitable for use with fish, sausages, onion rings chicken, burgers and other fresh foods.

Unrivalled excellence…

Steeped in heritage, Henry Jones relies on a tried and tested special recipe, a closely guarded secret for over 70 years. With its unique texture, quality

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and colour, Henry Jones’ batter hugs the product more, holding a tighter level of coating. Unrivalled, you can rely on Henry Jones products no matter the application or challenge… meaning your dishes will consistently deliver and delight.

Trusted in Fish & Chip shops, Henry Jones offers a portfolio of high-quality, authentic products that guarantee total reliability.

Henry Jones solutions…

Henry Jones believe that quality should never be compromised no matter what the circumstance. With no soy or artificial colourings, the range provides a less puffy, more textured batter with a softer bite, perfect for any Fish & Chip shop.

Henry Jones offers a variety of colour choices to meet all Fish & Chip owners and consumers preferences. With a proud tradition of excellence, the Henry Jones portfolio consists of.

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Gold Batter Mix Normal Batter Mix Light Batter Mix Thistle Batter Mix Irish Batter Mix

Karen Heavey, Brand Manager at Kerry Foodservice comments; “The Henry Jones Batter Mix range has been a staple product for fish and chip shop owners for over 70 years. With traditional values at its core, this batter provides taste, quality and authenticity that customers crave.

Henry Jones gives operators a chance to offer the nation’s favourite takeaway in the most traditional way.”

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The Awards are Back!

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ast month saw the launch

are using, plus filtration systems

of the 2023 National Fish &

too. Our front-page partner is Ben

Chip Awards. Now under the

Shaws. They have been a trusted

wing of the NFFF, changes have

partner of the fish and chip

been made to make entry as easy

industry for many years. They

as possible and add a new public

are giving shops the chance to

vote too. We will have lots more

win £250 by posting one of their

on the awards as they develop,

drinks in your shop(s).

but for now good luck to all those Austen Dack

Publishing Editor

who enter.

There are only a few weeks to go until our famous open day held

I can’t believe it is August

at our Isle of Ely Produce farm

already. It is time for many fish

HQ. Let us know if you would like

and chip shops to be very busy,

to attend and/or exhibit please

as the schools break up and many millions seem to be staying home for their holidays once again!

This month we focus on some

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Inside

Fish & Chimps!!

Sustainably focused fish & chip restaurant opens at Edinburgh Zoo

Diary Dates

Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed

The Wright Stuff!

August 2022

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Wagon Meals!

Proud Canadians with of our Irish decent

Mark Wright visits the new Papa’s Fish & Chips

Box Clever!

Nortech Foods Launches ‘A Plaice in The Sun’ Holiday Giveaway for Chip Shop Owners

It’s a Grower Babylon Growers Reporting Good Yields

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Chippy Chat & Isle of Ely Come and join us at our open day

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Gregg uses Nortech’s Superior for new Stratford Upon Avon Shop!

Beefed Up!

KTC Launches Halal Certified Beef Dripping

Ugly Ducting!

Is your duct cleaner actually cleaning?

Your chance to WIN £250!

With Ben Shaws timeless British flavours

The Age of the Train!

With Ben Shaws timeless fizzy soft drinks

Q: When is a fish not a fish?

A: When it’s a jackfruit

The Fjord Maverick!

Hans calls time on NSC

Winner Winner F&C Dinner!

Sarson’s launches #SarsonsFryday to support consumers and chippies alike this summer

Who’ll win the Premierchip!

Who will win the Premierchip!

Well Bred!

Potato varieties with potential

Premier Savings!

How we can help you save thousands off the cost of your oil/fat!

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Fish & Chimps!

Sustainably focused fish and chip restaurant opens at Edinburgh Zoo

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brand-new restaurant has opened at Edinburgh Zoo, celebrating the wildlife conservation charity’s first animal species, the gannet.

Offering a range of traditional Scottish fish and chip dishes, from Cullen skink to vegan haggis, Restaurant Associates’ new venture as part of their partnership with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has already proved a hit with visitors.

Named after the first animal to be held at the zoo, The Gannet offers the country’s only ‘fully Scottish’ chip - grown within 50 miles of the zoo, chipped in Dunfermline and cooked fresh at Edinburgh Zoo. Ben Supple, director of engagement and business development at RZSS, said,

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“It is wonderful to be expanding our food offering here at Edinburgh Zoo, in partnership with Restaurant Associates.

“Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, so ensuring we used local suppliers who share our values was incredibly important.

“From MSC certified fish to Scottish potatoes and award-winning batter from Calum Richardson’s The Bay in Aberdeenshire, we want to present our visitors with some of the best of what Scotland can offer.

“This kind of collaboration between local businesses and communities is an essential part of making our charity’s wildlife conservation work possible.

Together, we can all create a world where

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nature is protected, valued and loved.”

Ben Cochrane, general manager at Restaurant Associates, said, “Seeing visitors enjoy our delicious new dishes during its first week has been wonderful and the opening of The Gannet truly is a huge celebration for Restaurant Associates Scotland.

“Not only is our partnership and support of RZSS incredibly important to us, launching a new restaurant with a focus on sustainability directly feeds into our Climate Net Zero target, which is industry leading.

The Gannet is open to zoo visitors seven days a week from 11:30am to 4pm and brought together 442 Design, BJM Interiors and Procast to help create the newly refurbished vibrant eatery.

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British Food Fortnight British Food Fortnight 2022 is set to be the biggest and most popular yet with communities and organisations across the county making plans to take part.

December 4th The Chippy Chat Ball

September 11th Isle of Ely/Chippy Chat Open Day The chip shop owner’s day out of the year!

The Chippy Chat Ball is booked in, fingers crossed, pandemics allowing we will be back next year.

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September 30th World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising event

Keep up to date with trade events by visiting www.chippychat.co.uk and clicking on events. If you’re organising an event and would like to send us details so that we might mention it here and/or on the Chippy Chat website email your details to - austen@chippychat.co.uk

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The Wright Stuff!

Mark Wright visits Papa’s Fish and Chips at their new location

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TV presenter and former TOWIE star Mark Wright has been spotted at Papa’s Fish and Chips newest location. The TV presenter and former TOWIE star was pictured with Papa’s staff.

Mark Wright was pictured with staff at the chain’s new Skegness eatery this week. Posting the photo to Papa’s Facebook and Instagram accounts they said: “Look who visited us the other day at our new location in Skegness!’ much to the delight of many fans.

Commenting on the Instagram post x_ ms_6_x wrote: “@wrighty is in Skegness!!

What !! Why !!Yes I’m here all week” On Facebook, Jo Louise commented: “Mark Wright in Skegness??? Wow” And Karen M Wareing said: “He’s hot chips him!”

Mark, who is married to former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan, recently opened up about both his and his dad’s cancer scares as he admitted he suffers from “health anxiety”.

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The 35-year-old reality star was asked about his recent cancer scare, which resulted in him having a 4.7 inch tumour removed from his armpit, as part of a discussion about whether women handle illness better than men.

Mark isn’t the first celebrity to be pictured visiting Papa’s. Earlier this month 1990s fitness star Mr Motivator was spotted at Cleethorpes’ Papas fish and chips restaurant enjoying a meal at the popular restaurant. And in January, Love Actually and Game of Thrones star Thomas Brodie-Sangster visited the Cleethorpes Papa’s.

What celebrities have you had in your shop(s)? Email austen@chippychat.co.uk

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Box Clever!

Nortech Foods Launches ‘A Plaice in The Sun’ Holiday Giveaway for Chip Shop Owners

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his summer, Nortech Foods Ltd is showing support for fish and chip shops across the UK by giving three lucky businesses the chance to win a holiday as part of a giveaway aptly titled “A Plaice in the Sun”.

Nortech is hiding three separate tickets – bronze, silver, and gold – in boxes of Superior Frying Fat, their popular refined and deodorised beef dripping product.

Each ticket is tied to a special holiday prize. The finder of the golden ticket will win a £2000 TUI holiday voucher, the silver a £1000 Tui voucher, and the bronze ticket a weekend break for two.

Nortech has launched the giveaway to reward fish and chip shops, following the many challenges facing the industry over the last few years.

The coronavirus pandemic combined with inflation and supply chain issues have forced business owners to find new ways of working, with many taking significant financial hits as a result.

Having recognised the hardships that food retailers have faced Nortech wanted to give back and show their support through a fun giveaway that recognises and celebrates the unwavering efforts of everyone working within the industry.

Commenting on the initiative, Leanne Green, Sales and Commerical Manager at Nortech Foods said: “We’ve seen first-hand just how difficult the challenges of the last few years have made things for the frying industry.”

“Despite this, we’ve been amazed by the commitment that our customers have shown in the face of adversity and their dedication to doing the best they can. From business owners through to the serving staff working at the frontline of the fish and chip industry - our Plaice in the Sun giveaway is our way of giving back and saying a huge thank you to the people who make what we do possible.”

A Plaice in the Sun will run from 13th June - 31th August, and is open to owners of fish and chip shops nationwide. Superior customers should check inside the box to see whether they have been successful.

Each ticket will contain information about the prize, including details on how to claim it.

Full terms and conditions can be found at www.nortechfoods.co.uk Recognised for its premium quality and performance, Superior Frying Fat is one of Nortech’s best-known brands. Made from 100% natural British beef dripping, Superior has the advantages of being low in trans fats and non-hydrogenated, which enables fryers to quickly and easily serve up great tasting food that hasn’t been compromised by the substance it is cooked in.

From potato chips through the fish fillets – this product is perfect for frying and is popular throughout the fish and chip sector.

Nortech Foods Ltd supplies an extensive selection of animal and vegetable fats to a wide variety of industries but is renowned for their Beef Dripping and Lard products. With years of experience in the industry, Nortech understands its customer’s needs in delivering quality products, services and value and is a company associated with trust and reliability. The company has also invested heavily in its vegetable oil packing facilities and increasing its portfolio of sustainable palm, HPKO, Sustainable Shortening and Coconut Fats.

To find out more about Nortech Foods Ltd and their High Frying Fat solutions, please visit: www.nortechfoods.co.uk

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Frymax is Committed to and Supports Sustainability.

SUSTAINABILITY For several years Frymax has been made only from fully segregated certified sustainable palm fruit oil.

This means that both palm oil and palm kernel oil are produced by palm oil plantations which have been independently audited and certified. The certification is provided by the official body, RSPO which has developed a set of environmental and social criteria member companies must comply with. Fundamental to this, is that no primary forests which contain significant concentrations of biodiversity, fragile ecosystems, or areas which are vital in meeting basic or cultural needs, can be cleared. This seeks to eradicate the threat of unsustainable palm oil plantations which damage both the regional and global environment and that of indigenous wildlife.

Both Olenex and ADM, manufacturers of Frymax, support the global sustainability movement and RSPO. They also have an additional supply chain policy which requires Frymax palm oil producers to respect the core sustainability principles of, no deforestation of high carbon stock forests, no development on peatland and no exploitation of communities.

PROJECT MARIPOSA Frymax sources some of its palm oil from Latin American countries and has undertaken to support producers by providing them with the tools and expertise to produce fully sustainable palm oil. The vehicle to do this is through a new initiative called Mariposa.

The aim is to support families with the means to develop, improve and maintain their sustainable production practices.

In the past three years Olenex has undertaken three very successful Smallholder programmes to support sustainability.

Frymax carries the Mariposa logo on its packaging and it is hoped and expected that Mariposa will get increased exposure over time.

Says Andrew Marriott, Brand and Marketing Manager of Frymax “We are determined to promote sustainability in any way we can and support those who produce the oils for our product. Our involvement in Project Mariposa demonstrates our commitment to achieve these aims.”

Mariposa is about enabling growers to manage their palm trees sustainably.

The Fryers’ Favourite For Over 60 Years.

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The Class of ’54 Fish and Chips have long been recognised as Britain’s National dish, no more so than in the 1950’s. In the Class of ’54 there were over 30,000 Fish and Chip shops serving the Country’s only take away food. The primary fare was cod or haddock and chips, fried initially in animal fats, principally dripping and lard. The average price for a medium portion of cod and chips was one shilling (5p in today’s currency) and Friday night was the most popular night for the take away treat.

In 1954 the market changed dramatically with the launch of Frymax vegetable oil. Unlike the high level of saturated fat and cholesterol in animal fats, Frymax was pure white premium palm, which had a higher smoke point, was additive free, contained no hydrogenated oil and less than one per cent trans fats. Frymax produced delicious light results and soon became the industry favourite and has remained so until today, the same product with the same consistent results.

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IT’S TIME TO FRY! IS YOUR MISSION TO FRY THE BEST? Then choose a Secret Agent that’s always ahead of the pack. The highly classified Q Frying Oils & Fats Team deliver Choice, Performance & Quality.

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THE P TEAM (PALM).

---------------------Q PLATINUM – Power & Performance.

SKILLS: A high quality blend of two all-veg frying oils for a longer life. Resistant to breakdown during use. No trans fats. 12.5kg.

MISSION: Looking for an all-veg oil that resists breakdown in a busy environment? Choose Q Platinum.

Q SILVER – Extreme Quality for Extreme Temperature.

SKILLS: A high quality blend of 3 all-veg frying oils for a longer life. No trans fats. 12.5kg.

MISSION: Looking for a vegetable oil that compares with dripping on taste and gives a longer frying life? Choose Q Silver.

Q GOLD – The Natural Choice.

SKILLS: Naturally coloured, premium Palm with no hydrogenated fats.

RSPO certifiably sustainable. Easy to handle 2 x 5kg.

MISSION: Looking for a naturally coloured quality palm that’s fully sustainable? Choose Q Gold.

THE D TEAM (DRIPPING).

---------------------Q 10.8 – Longer Frying Life.

SKILLS: Refined & deodorised quality beef dripping from Europe. Easy to handle 4 x 2.5kg.

MISSION: Looking for a consistently good dripping with an extended frying life? Choose Q 10.8.

Q BRONZE – Improved Frying Performance.

SKILLS: Refined & deodorised high standard beef dripping from Germany.

Includes antioxidants to resist oil breakdown. 12.5kg.

MISSION: Looking for a long-lasting dripping without the frying odour?

Choose Q Bronze.

Q TORENO – Premier Jus for Premier Results.

SKILLS: Refined & deodorised Irish Premier Jus dripping. Made only from harder caul & kidney fat (no soft body fat) to withstand higher frying temperatures.

2 x 5kg (12.5kg in Scotland).

MISSION: Looking for long lasting, finest quality Irish dripping?

Choose Q Toreno.

QXL – Frying Excellence.

SKILLS: Refined & deodorised premium grade beef dripping from Europe.

Easy to handle 4 x 5kg.

MISSION: Looking for a reliable dripping that produces traditional tasting fried food? Choose Q XL.

Q PLUS – Long Lasting.

SKILLS: Semi-solid blend of Palm & Rapeseed oil. Lasts 3 x longer than standard liquid vegetable oil. 15L. MISSION: Looking for a vegetable oil with an ultra-long frying performance? Choose Q Plus.

Q PALM – The Premium Palm.

SKILLS: Low in trans fat, no hydrogenated fat – RSPO certifiably sustainable. 12.5kg.

MISSION: Looking for a straightforward palm oil that’s sustainable? Choose Q Palm.

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Merchant of VeryNice!!

Gregg uses Nortech’s Superior for new Stratford Upon Avon Shop!

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rom the modest potato chip to the finest fish fillet, it’s all about what you fry it in. For the tastiest results why not try Superior, the most respected, refined and deodorised beef dripping in the business. It’s naturally low in Tran’s fats, non-hydrogenated and delivers the high performance with the greatest economy enhancing the taste of your fish and chips.

We spoke to Gregg Howard who uses Nortech across all of his shops. Gregg and his family own several shops, including Our Plaice Hagley, and now ‘The Chip Sheds’ at Warwick Bourton on the Water & Minchinhampton.

Gregg how long have you been frying for?

Over 35 years (I know I don’t look old enough). We’re passionate about fish and chips and we really love what we do. Our aim is simple - to provide the best tasting, authentic British Fish and Chips.

How long have you been using Nortech Superior?

We have always used them!

Why Beef dripping for your shops?

We believe is helps produce the perfect and best tasting traditional fish and chips.

What is it about Nortech that you like in particular?

We are a third-generation family business and quality is paramount to us and our business’. Nortech offer us a quality and consistent product giving us the taste

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we are looking for. We have, over many years built up a good working relationship with Nortech. Together we understand the importance of choosing the right frying medium for our businesses and an understanding of what our customers want. Along with the knowledge of how to maintain the product by filtering on a daily basis & using best practice with regards to cooking temperatures. Many operatives underestimate the importance this procedure has to your business in creating the perfect tasting fish and chips.

Have your new Chip Shed branded shops gone for Nortech too and why?

Only the best for The Chip Sheds, why change something that is not broken. Our customers come from far and wide and return to us for the great tasting food we offer. We have won many awards over the years and our passion has always been to serve quality, traditional tasting fish and chips to the nation. So, there was no question when it came to our choice in Nortech’s Superior products for the Chip Shed. We are looking forward to opening our newest Chip Shed in Stratford Upon Avon Nortech Foods. New technologies behind traditional tastes. For your nearest stockist call 01302 390880 Nortech Foods Limited Ings Road Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 9TL www.nortechfoods.co.uk Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • August 2022

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Beefed Up!

KTC Launches Halal Certified Beef Dripping

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TC Edibles Ltd, Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and distributor of edible oils, has launched a Halal Certified Beef Dripping – making it the first of its kind available in the UK. KTC Beef Dripping is ideal for all kinds of roasting and frying, adding depth of traditional flavour to a wide range of dishes. It’s an excellent choice for Fish and Chip shop owners who are looking to advance their inclusivity and cater for the Halal market.

This is an exciting development for the oil and fat industry, as it will open up lots of new opportunities for businesses, enabling them to reach a wider demographic and offer a greater choice of menu options to their customers.

Gary Lewis, Chief Commercial Officer at KTC, said: “We’re always looking for innovative ways to be more inclusive and our Halal Certified Beef Dripping has been the perfect way to do this!”

“There’s been a real gap in the market for some time. We’re thrilled that we can meet this demand and be the first UK business to provide a beef dripping solution that delivers on performance and taste.”

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hydrogenated fat - KTC Beef Dripping also has the benefit of being low in trans fats. Ideal for all kinds of roasting and frying, it delivers depth of traditional flavour to a wide range of dishes.

KTC Halal Certified Beef Dripping is the latest addition to the company’s growing range of high-quality frying solutions.

This includes a selection of sustainably sourced vegetable oils, as well as the popular Super Hi Fry range of highperformance frying blends.

KTC Edibles are created with sustainability in mind, and use responsibly sourced ingredients, including RSPO certified, segregated sustainable palm oil wherever possible. Making environmentally friendly choices is an important priority for the company, and they actively promote sustainable practice across all their suppliers.

Founded in 1972, KTC Edibles employs more than 275 people across two UK sites in Wednesbury and Liverpool. The company supplies more than 250m litres of cooking oils to customers of all sizes across the UK food industry each year. In 2022, all the palm oil supplied by KTC will be RSPO certified sustainable.

Additional information about KTC Beef Dripping and other high performance frying oils from KTC can be found at www.ktcoilsandfats.co.uk/.

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Ugly Ducting!

Is your duct cleaning company actually cleaning?

By Dr Peter Grafton

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lifestyle change resulted in the purchase of a 96-year-old chip shop in the heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District (The Toll Bar Chippy).

Knowing little about cooking and even less about maintenance of associated equipment I found myself searching the internet for duct cleaning specialists.

All the companies I requested to quote displayed the NAADUK (National Association of Air Duct UK) kite mark to reassure me I was using an industry specialist. I went with the cheapest quote as the NAADUK mark gave me all the assurance I thought I needed.

The job was booked in, and the work completed, I was surprised that the work took only around 1 hour, but, knowing nothing and trusting specialists I took the company at face value and accepted my ducts were clean. The time taken to clean led me to question the price of over £450 for an hour’s work. The company owner agreed and dropped his price for the following year. Three years passed and I handed over our hard-earned money, including VAT. Year 4 saw a new face of cleaning; within 10 minutes I was told the job could not be completed as there were no fitted cleaning ducts. The clean was re-scheduled to include the fitting of ducts. On the cleaners return he noted that even accessible sections of duct had never been cleaned.

The cleaner mentioned the state of the ducts was the worse he had ever seen.

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Phone calls to the company owner led to shouting competitions and the company owner blaming me for not paying full price and not fitting cleaning ducts, this made me think.

After contacting NAADUK direct, along with trading standards and my local environmental Health officer I was assured I was not to blame at all.

The ducts were eventually cleaned by a professional to a high standard, complete with new cleaning hatches.

Despite all this the original company had the face to invoice me again for this year’s visit.

I then called them and told them this; he had put me, my wife and children at serious risk to our life. He had risked the beautiful grade 2 listed chip shop we owned and would upset all the wonderful customers we serve each week. I also told him he they should learn from this experience and never put lives at risk again.

I will pass all my evidence to the people who can hopefully shut them down and hopefully this will lead to one less company playing life and death games within the sector we all work so very hard in.

Thanks to Pete and NAADUK, his help has been nothing short of exceptional. I ask you all to check out that the company you use for duct cleaning is on their register. Also, thanks to Matthew Dance at Ventilation compliance who is hard working, gives a fair price and above all honest

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rom humble beginnings in 1871, Ben Shaws has stood the test of time with timeless fizzy soft drinks that pair perfectly with the classic taste of Fish & Chips. Nothing beats digging into piping hot fish and chips, fresh out of the fryer and doused in salt and vinegar, accompanied with a can of your favourite Ben Shaws flavour.

There are many things that divide the nation on Fish & Chips; Curry sauce or Gravy? Tomato Ketchup or Brown Sauce?

Cod or Haddock? Scraps or No Scraps?

Or it might be Dandelion & Burdock or Bitter Shandy, but rest assured it is always Ben Shaws.

Whilst some flavours come and go – the classic British flavours of Dandelion & Burdock, Bitter Shandy, Cloudy Lemonade and Cream Soda remain the most refreshing flavours to serve with your Fish & Chips.

Now in 2022, there is a new flavour for chippy lovers to try; Ben Shaws Summer Berries. This new addition to the range is so light and fruity with zero sugar, it’s the perfect partner to any Fry-Day. Available in a 500ml PET format, this bottle of pink fizz is ideal for all ages, a new family favourite. Try it today!

& Chip shop that posts a picture of their Fish & Chips with a bottle of Ben Shaws Summer Berries or any other Ben Shaw drink on Instagram or Facebook. To be in with a chance of winning – post a picture on Instagram and/or Facebook and tag @benshawsdrinks and use the hashtag #BenShawsChippyChat.

This competition will run from 1st May 2022 to 31st August 2022 and winners will be contacted through Instagram and/ or Facebook by the 6th September 2022.

T&C’s Apply, see Ben Shaws website for details. All entrants will go in the hat with the winner chosen at random Instagram - @benshawsdrinks Twitter - @benshaws_drinks Facebook - @benshawsdrinks

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round 30% of the UK’s cod, much of which is supplied to the UK’s fish and chip industry, comes from Norway. The Scandinavian country is one of the major suppliers of sustainable cod to the UK and has been trading frozen-atsea produce with us for many years.

In September 2017 Hans Frode Kielland Asmyhr was appointed the country representative for the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) in the UK. It was important for the Norwegian Seafood Council to follow the Brexit process and what consequences it may have for Norwegian seafood exports to the UK and the EU. Hans Frode has considerable knowledge of the UK and EU questions in general, and combined with his strong communication skills, he would further help position the NSC on behalf of the Norwegian seafood industry.

Hans has a background in PR and politics, an important contribution to look to increase both market share and preference of Norwegian seafood in the UK. He was also MP for the Progress Party in Norway, including as a member of the standing committee for business and industry. He holds a degree in law from the University of Oslo.

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and say thanks to him for his tireless work. It is five years that has flown by (despite the pandemic) and seen Hans throw himself into our industry and help excel the positives of our great trade.

Most people in the position Hans held would look to agencies to both create & initiate strategy. Whilst to some extent this is true the level at which he got involved to make sure they were a success is to be commended. He attended most industry open days, events and also ate at many fish & chip shops across the UK. Last year we attended Miller’s at Haxby together for National Fish & Chip Day promoting Norwegian FAS cod & haddock & a new breed of chipping potatoes, Babylon.

Also a keen farmer Hans loved his visits to the Fens for the Isle of Ely Produce Open Day and knew the importance of great chipping potatoes to be served alongside his nation’s catch. He also gave us here at Chippy Chat brilliant support over the years. Whether it be a front-page scoop, or a place at our Chippy Chat Ball, Hans would always be there.

Perhaps my fondest memory with him will always be my second trip to Norway in October 2019. Hans and the team at Norway invited both myself and NFFF President Andrew Crook to go along with the top ten fish & chip shops for the 2020 awards.

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On the second day Granit had silently cruised into the moorings adjacent to the hotel. Named Granit after the solid Norwegian rock, it is closely related to the forces of nature. As of today, it is still one of the largest vessels of its kind in Norway (over 80 metres). It is owned

by Halstensen who were founded in 1897.

Granit owner Inge Halstensen was waiting to greet us on deck!

Within a couple of hours of leaving Alesund we were cruising through the Fjords. No signs of the rough seas of 2016 (previous top ten trip), mother nature was behaving herself and putting on an imposing show for us. Think of Norway’s fjords as main roads with side streets and narrow back alleys – a bit like the canals of Venice gone XXL. All too soon our trip was at an end. In a couple of days, we had learnt so much. The care, attention, investment, environment, and the passion are what makes Seafood from Norway so good, and why they are proud to deliver their fish to the UK fish and chip market.

Thanks to Hans, and the owners and crew of Granit for a great trip, fantastic hospitality and sharing your knowledge and country with us.

Since he has been here Hans has also built upon his love for the late great Sir Winston Churchill. He is an active member of the International Churchill Society.

Like his hero he is great with words and doesn’t suffer fools gladly!

So long Hans and thanks for the memories!

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Winner Winner Fish & Chip Dinner!

Sarson’s launches #SarsonsFryday to support consumers and chippies alike this summer

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K’s number one malt vinegar brand*, Sarson’s has pledged to reimburse hundreds of fish and chip dinners this summer as part of their #SarsonsFryday campaign which aims to help consumers and chippies amid the rising cost of living.

From 29th July – 2nd September 2022, Sarson’s will reimburse 100 fish & chip dinners every Friday^. The campaign is set to increase footfall for chippies this summer who may be anticipating low levels as a result of tightened household budgets. The five-week long activity will also look to renew the nation’s love for fish and chip shops and promote a sense of community spirit in supporting them.

To claim their free dinner, consumers will need to snap a photo of their order including a Sarson’s bottle or branded promotional signage in store and share it to Twitter or Instagram tagging @ SarsonsUK and #SarsonsFryday. All valid entries must ensure they are following @SarsonsUK and keep hold of proof of purchase. For full T&Cs, visit: https:// www.sarsons.co.uk/fryday Bryan Carroll, Deputy Chief Operating of Sarson’s said: “The rising cost of living

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means we’re naturally all looking for ways to cut down our expenses and one of the first thing that consumers cut back on is meals out and takeaways, leaving many of our favourite chippies at risk.

As we enjoy the warmer weather, we wanted to help the nation support their local so we’re making everyone’s favourite day of the week even better with #SarsonsFryday. Whether it’s a staycation with friends, seaside visit with the whole family or a quiet Friday night in, we want to make sure Brits get their fish & chip fix – so this summer, it’s on us!”

Sarson’s is also continuing its support for chippies with their reprised full-size 20ltr sampling campaign which includes free POS kit including a new ‘Did you know?’ poster, full of fun facts to keep customers entertained while they wait.

Perfect for chippies thinking about making the switch or simply those who want to show their customers they are proud to serve Sarson’s. Visit: www. switchtosarsons.co.uk for more details. *Nielsen data 52 w/e 28th June 2019 ^Offer runs 29.07.22 to 08.09.22 through participating UK fish and chip shops. Maximum redemption value £9.50.

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Claim your freE 20ltr sample & POS kit today!^

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Who will win the Premierchip!

Search for National Fish & Chip Awards Champions begins The 2023 National Fish and Chip Awards are now open for entry. The process which takes over six months to crown the winners is the largest promotional platform for the UK’s 10,000 fish and chip shops and gives all finalists the chance to market themselves to a local national and even international audience!

BUT WHY ENTER THE AWARDS?

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elebrating the great tradition of fish and chips, the annual National Fish & Chip Awards showcase the best talent, quality and choice offered by fish and chip businesses across the UK. Rewarding excellence, the awards also put successful businesses on the map, via regional and national media coverage. Now in their 34th successful year and recognised as one of the most prominent and respected seafood industry events in the UK, the awards have come to be regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the fish and chips world.

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Established in 1988, the awards, now organised by the NFFF (National Federation of Fish Friers), continue to support the wider fish and chip industry by: •

Rewarding individual excellence in a range of different award categories.

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Playing a role in raising quality standards and providing a benchmark for all fish and chip businesses to aspire to.

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Entering the awards can also add excitement in motivating staff to be the best.

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Providing a robust platform from which to undertake a wide variety of media activity promoting the fish and chip sector and its many diverse facets, and to encourage the continued consumption of fish and chips amongst both the UK population and visitors to the country.

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AWARD CATEGORIES FOR 2022 Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year Award Fish & Chip Restaurant of the Year Award From Field to Frier Award (Sponsored by Isle of Ely Produce) Staff Training & Development Award Sustainability & Good Environmental Practice Award Quality Accreditation Award Supplier of the Year Multiple Operator of the Year Award Mobile Fish & Chip Operator Award Best Newcomer Award Entering the awards is now easier than ever and the accolade of being judged one of the best fish and chip businesses in the UK can have an enormous positive impact on your business. To enter visit thefishandchipawards.com.

Media activity undertaken by the NFFF in relation to the awards generates fantastic publicity for both participating businesses and the wider fish and chip sector.

Across the award categories, various judging rounds culminate at a prestigious awards ceremony in London in February at the Plaza Westminster Hotel where all the award winners will be announced.

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Well Bred!

Potato varieties with potential

By Terry Jones; Meijer UK Sales Manager

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hen we develop a new variety at Meijer Potato, it’s vital to see the vision of what it can deliver to the market and the essential added value it can create.

Here in the midst of record-breaking temperatures in the UK and across the rest of Europe, it becomes more important than ever that varieties can handle extreme conditions to ensure a quality crop at the end of the season.

It was a pleasure to show Austen Dack, and Andrew Crook from the NFFF, what we are doing to meet the challenge that a changing climate gives us. Our breeding station in the Netherlands is continually evolving, with the latest technology available used to breed the best varieties for you.

Meijer’s director of R&D, Guus Heselmans, has over 40 years’ experience of plant breeding - and his industry knowledge was clear to Austen and Andrew as he took them through the process of breeding a successful variety.

We saw the cross-pollination of plants, which eventually leads to seeds from the plant berries being planted to grow unique individual plants. Hundreds of thousands of plants are grown annually, and then tested to analyse their DNA. Using the latest science we throw out 95% of the plants at this stage – only those with good potential survive. These candidates are planted in the trial field the next year, and we toured this year’s field to

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see the new plants. The earliest ones were already being prepared for harvest, at which point they are assessed – and once more 95% are rejected with the ‘winners’ retained for further testing the next year. In total a 7-8 year process will eventually select maybe only one commercial variety from those hundreds of thousands.

We also looked at our varieties that are already established, alongside some of the newest introductions. It is key that these add value over and above the existing ones, and all feedback from end users in chip shops is vital to what we do. New introductions to the trade like Lady Anna and Lady Terra have been receiving good reviews, and hopefully our next generation varieties Lady Jane and Lady Forte will bring you an even better result in the years ahead.

For growers and producers, we have introduced a new tool to assist in variety selection to best suit their climate, and product specification. The Robustness Index was presented, and we were given a demonstration at the Meijer Growing the Future conference the following day where industry leaders gathered to hear about current and future developments that we are working on.

The Meijer Potato team look forward to seeing you at the Isle of Ely Open day on 11th September where we can show you more about what our varieties can offer your business.

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We are passionate about potatoes and their potential

For decades Meijer Potato has been breeding only the best varieties to suit the demands of the market.

We focus on ensuring reliable fry appearance, texture and flavour to give you a premium product. Helping you to deliver the perfect chip that both looks and tastes great!

Everybody deserves to enjoy food.

We are Meijer Potato

Accord Early favourite, white fries and that fresh new season taste

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Lady Anna Great taste, less waste, premium fries

Lady Terra A whiter fry with dry matter to extend that new season feeling

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Premier Savings!

How we can help you save thousands off the cost of your oil/fat!

By Steve Calvert

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n the fish and chip trade, most of us recognise the benefits of frying in fresh clean oil/fat. In these days of cost increases it has become even more important. We can have the finest quality potatoes, the best fish available, the most up to date shop with the very latest frying equipment and excellent well-trained staff. However, if your frying medium isn’t managed, kept clean and fresh you are wasting all that effort. Every satisfied, repeat customer that comes across your counter depends to a large extent on the quality of the fried product which in turn relies heavily on the oil quality in your pans.

With social media reviews instant, you don’t want a bad review due to unclean oil.

From the moment you start to use your oil it starts to break down for a number of different reasons i.e., oxidisation, high temperature, moisture etc. However, the biggest single cause of oil breakdown is the formation of carbon particles during the frying process.

The carbon starts out in life as batter scraps, chip scraps and breadcrumbs etc.

Initially these are removed by skimming with a fine mesh sieve, however, as you carry on frying, the particles you don’t remove carry on breaking down and getting smaller. Initially they fall to the bottom of the pan as carbon dust which is now too small to be picked up with the skimmer. It needs to be removed at this stage otherwise it carries on getting

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smaller until it is suspended in the oil, tainting the taste of the food sold. The oil then gradually breaks down, it oxidises to the extent that it starts to foam. Many shop owners don’t cascade-manage their oil. Those that filter and cascade-manage generally don’t dump oil ever again. The savings are often substantial.

This is where our filter machine becomes invaluable. There are a few different machines on the market, each one doing a similar job.

However, by far, the most popular is our Merlin Master Fry. It’s a well-made, top of the range piece of equipment which has the added advantage of dual filtration through a pre-filter paper and then our Super Pad, thus removing the carbon and extending the life of the frying oil. In turn this gives a better fried product and reduced pan corrosion attack.

Your investment in one of our machines will be returned to you time and time again both in savings and reputation through improved quality.

Our machines are used by many of the top award-winning shops many who have multiple shops.

With good oil management along with freshening due to your normal top up procedure and filtering daily, your oil will stay fresher for longer. At least 50% longer and in some cases, you will find you never need to change your oil again. The savings are self-evident, so is the vast improvement in the quality of your product.

Please feel free to call us on 01325 377189 or contact us www.premier1filtration.com/contacts if you have any questions. We are more than happy to help.!

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Premier 1 Filtration The Choice of Champions!

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2006 Petrou Brothers

2003 Finnegans

Steve Calvert MD at Premier 1 Filtration, said: “Congratulations to all past winners from the National Fish & Chip Awards.

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Wagon Pam and I are very proud Canadians who would rather live nowhere else in the world. But we are also very proud of our Irish decent. We have put our Irish Coatsof-Arms on the sides of our truck to reflect this pride.

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oth my parents’ families left Ireland (McQuaid’s from Monaghan and Whelan’s from Wexford), in the mid 1830’s, 20 years before the Irish Potato Famine. They both came directly to PEI, with my father’s family settling in the Kelly’s Cross/Emyvale area, and my mother’s family first in Tracadie/Fort Augustus and then Vernon River. They were all farmers and to this day there are still a few on the Whelan side of the family that farm around Vernon River.

Pam’s family history is a bit less clear.

One can suspect that that her ancestor left Wexford, Ireland, in the time of the Potato Famine, or just afterwards, as the first record is a census from Lancashire, England in 1861, where her traceable ancestor, his brother and their Irish wifes appear. They declare on that census that they all came from Wexford. The family lived in the same area of England until Pam’s father got a job in Burlington, Ontario in 1974, and he brought her with him. She was 8 years old. The rest of her family joined them shortly after.

Why ‘Paddywagon’?

PaddyWagon is a very Irish sounding name, which we can take as a symbol of our Irish heritage. It wasn’t always that way.

The term ‘Paddy Wagon’ came from a derisive term for the Police Department

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Wagon (PD Wagon) in the mid 1800’s when Irish Immigration to North America exploded due to the Potato Famine.

We decided to use PaddyWagon for the name on the truck to show appreciation and admiration to not only our Irish Ancestors, but to all Irish, who fought and clawed their way from dying in the fields all over Ireland, and being destitute in the Diaspora, to being a vital part of every country on earth.

ABOUT OUR FOOD What is different about Paddy’s Haddock?

As a Food Truck, there is no easy solution to a large piece of fish in a take-out container. You can sit on a park bench, at a hockey arena, or even in a classroom with the food on your lap, knife and fork in hand. Part of the job of eating fish on your lap is not tipping over the container and losing it all or get it on your fork only to lose it part way to your mouth.

We are trying to re-imagine our fish a bit differently. We hope you can focus on enjoying the taste rather than fighting the fish. It isn’t a revolution, but we hope it makes eating Paddy’s Haddock more convenient.

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Meals! from a chicken breast) and then handbatter it just before frying.

• We use a light batter created in England and used around Britain and Ireland which is available here in Canada.

• You get the same golden-brown appearance and great taste, but this also allows you to easily eat your fish as you walk, attend classes or watch a game or other event.

• Of course, you can still use a knife and fork if you prefer. Fresh, never frozen Haddock all year ‘round, really?

• Yes. We buy all of our Haddock from MR Seafoods in Charlottetown. They have connections with Maritime Fishers who fish off Nova Scotia/New Brunswick all year ‘round for Haddock, among other things. Fish is landed, and shipped, daily from various plants in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Only PEI Russet ‘Chef’ Potatoes for our Fries.

We buy all our potatoes from McKenna Bros. in Cardigan/Vernon River. They supply us with only their best Russet potatoes, referred to as ‘Chef’ or ‘#1’ potatoes. We cut them fresh daily and prepare them carefully to bring out the best possible taste. Can there be anything better?

Our Meats are Fresh, Never Frozen, just like our Haddock We purchase all our Hamburger, Peameal, Chicken and regular (strip) bacon from Mike’s Island Meats (formerly Queen Street Meat Market) fresh, never frozen. We believe the fresh, good quality meats, properly spiced, will enhance the taste of our meats.

PaddyWagon Fish ‘n’ Chips food truck is located at 502 Brackley Point/BJs truck centre.

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Chip Isle of Ely Produce have been promoting a new Chip Ambassador role to promote the great British Chip in association with Agrico. The aim will be to carry on the good work promoting chipping potatoes at their hugely successful open days, and through the ‘Field to Frier’ gong at the National Fish & Chip Awards

By Austen Dack

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he Chip Ambassadors have become part of an UK wide group of shop owners and fryers who will promote best practice for potato buying, storing, and of course frying. The chain will also include key growers too like PJ Lee & Sons, and A. L. Lee Farming Company, as IOE looks to nurture the relationships they have grown across the whole supply chain during the last twenty years.

Agrico have partnered with Isle of Ely Produce to bring new varieties into the trade initially via our Chip Ambassadors.

The first one Babylon has been sampled at some of these ambassadors to back up the results of the early trial successes.

We have travelled to many great shops in the last few months trialling Babylon.

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Chip Hooray! done some shows & events too meaning the public trying Babylon on mass too.

Again, the results were fantastic Oliver Boutwood Isle of Ely Director says. “It’s good to hear so many shops like the all-round good characteristics of Babylon. We are pleased with this partnership between Agrico IOE and chip shop owners.”

Alex Moore, Agrico UK Sales Manager said: “We are thrilled to be working closely with Isle of Ely Produce & the Chip Ambassadors to launch two exciting new varieties. As a business we are always trying to breed better tasting and more sustainable potato varieties.”

Chip shop owners already signed as Chip Ambassadors for Isle of Ely Produce include Colin Cromer – The Fish Hoose, Kerry Brennan – Golden Union, David Henley – Henley’s, Richard Ord Jr – Colmans, Eric Snaith – Eric’s, Kelly & Tim Barnes – Krispies, Lauren Kellaway – Kellaways, Fred Capel- Chez Fred, Malachy Mallon The Dolphin Takeaway, Emir Hikary – Hiks, Alan Shillingford – Shillingfords, Gregg Howard The Chip Shed, Ian Wallis Henry’s Hunstanton, John Hudgell Pimp my Fish, The Petrou Brothers, Marcus French, Millers, Haxby Grosvenor Norwich and Sarah Heward – The Real Food Café and more.

We will be featuring more reviews in the coming months, and at the Isle of Ely Open Day, where you can try them for yourselves. Email austen@chippychat. co.uk if you would like to try them and/and or become one of our chip ambassadors.

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THE HOME OF QUALITY CHIPPING POTATOES! Mitchell Potatoes (Estab 1883) is proud to be one of the UK’s longest established potato merchants, a record built on quality and reliability.

We serve many of the UK’s best fish and chip shops

CONSISTENT QUALITY:

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

FREE Industry Isle of Ely Produce and Chippy Chat are once again opening their doors to chip shop owners and managers Isle of Ely Produce and Chippy Chat are once again opening their doors to chip shop owners and managers on Sunday September 11th 2022! It is one of the industry events of the year, which was came back in 2021 after the pandemic.

The event starts at 9.30 am at our farm in Ely, Cambridgeshire with a coffee and a chance to talk to industry colleagues. It is invaluable, not only do chip shop owners and staff find out first-hand how the potato crop is faring for 2022/23, but they also get an idea about predicted cost and quality of the crop for the year ahead.

Add to that lots of key suppliers will be sponsoring the day, which include Pukka Pies, Middleton Foods, Premier 1 Filtration, TQ, Drywite, Friars Pride, Preoday (Qikserve), Blakemans, Frymax,

Farm Electronics, Agrico, Norfisk, McWhinney, BD Signs, Seafood from Norway, Meijer Potatoes UK, Panaepos, Smales & more.

Please email austen@chippychat. co.uk if you would like to be a sponsor and/or exhibit on the day.

You will watch presentations on our giant AV, with full staging, from award winning fish and chip shop owners, giving you valuable advice for your shop. Guest speakers include NFFF President Andrew Crook, Sarah Heward from the Real Food Café, Kaylee Frost from Harlees Fish & Chips, Nick and David MIller, Josette Foster from fish and chips at Weston Grove plus more.

We will also have Oliver Boutwood back with his Q&A sessions, plus the chance for you to try Babylon,

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Open Day

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a new chipping variety from Agrico, and lots of samples and freebies too.

It’s the FREE industry event not to miss!

The event is suitable for all levels of management and also young friers too. Maximum of 3 tickets per shop. FREE refreshments will also be served We will also be going out in the evening in Ely for an industry dinner. In 2021 over 60 people stayed in Ely for the meal and drinks.

To get tickets email austen@chippychat.co.uk and we will send you a link to the FREE tickets

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Q: When is a fish not a fish?

A: When it’s a jackfruit When we think about fish and chips, the first thing that comes to mind is not a fruit!...

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ut our customers motivations are evolving and a new way of thinking is being introduced when it comes to food and sustainability. The plantbased revolution is here, it’s becoming mainstream and it is an opportunity to drive sales With this in mind Jack & Bry have created the ultimate plant-based fish alternative from jackfruit.

Partnering with the Cornish seaweed co, to ensure our jackfruit fish has a taste of the sea.

It’s meaty, tasty and easy to fry just as normal fish, and you’d never know it had once grown on a tree!

What the jackfruit fish alternative allows you to do is to ensure that the whole family can continue to enjoy fish and chips. By delivering a choice for everyone it allows more people than ever to go to their chippy.

23% of the population are now either living meat and fish free or reducing the amount they consume (Kantar Usage 20/2/22).

So whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian or just want to try something new this alternative fish fillet means that your customers have more choice than ever.

It has been well documented that cod and haddock demand out-weights supplies that can be found in British waters so whilst a

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jackfruit based fish fillet is not here to replace it, it will still benefit the industry in the long run to help sustain our supplies and reducing our reliance on importing fish.

You are not going to see a jackfruit when walking down most supermarket fruit and vegetable aisles, but it is a familiar staple in other parts of the world. It can be found in the Far East in countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia where it has been cultivated in some parts for thousands of years. It has a fibrous texture that gives it great qualities to help Jack & Bry replicate the texture of meats and more importantly fish.

There is an abundance of jackfruit in the world and is actually the largest fruit that is produced from a tree. The size of the fruit can range from 10lbs all the way up to a whopping 100lbs!

So come and join the jackfruit revolution, having it on your menu will widen the appeal of the fish and chip shop more than ever.

Consumers want a plant based offer and providing this helps you capitalise on one of the biggest food trends the UK that the world has seen. To maximise sales it is important to offer choice.

We guarantee that this Jack & Bry jackfruit fish will be the catch of the day!

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