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Saucey Edition!

Austen Dack Publishing Editor

Thanks this month must go to the

enter online. The rewards are massive

suppliers who gives us the bit on the

with lots of PR and coverage for our

side! Everything from tomato sauce

dish across the whole year.

to vinegar & pulled meat to spices.

Speaking of great days the

Our front page partner this month is

countdown is underway for National

Crucial Sauces. We talk to MD Gabe

Fish and Chip Day 2016. Friday June

Gabriel on the latest developments

3rd is the big day. Visit www.neoda.

from this iconic brand.

org.uk/fishandchipday for further

Can’t believe we are already launching

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of your shop on the day!

am fortunate enough to sit on the steering committee for the awards. All

As usual to get in touch please email

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FRY I.T. 2017 TO HAVE THE EX-FACTOR Friars Pride are pleased to announce that FRY I.T. 2017 will be held at Westpoint arena in Exeter on Sunday 19th March 2017!

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t will be the Fish and Chip and Fast Food show debut at the Westpoint arena, a versatile venue fully equipped for what FRY I.T. 2017 has in store. The exhibition offers a jam-packed day of show promotions, the opportunity to meet with suppliers and the Friars Pride team, show promotions, product sampling and much more. Once again, maintaining the ‘family business’ nature, there will plenty to keep children entertained too, from balloon modelling to face painting.

Westpoint Arena is situated in the heart of the South West, which is not only ideal for Friars Pride’s Plymouth and Poole depot customers, but for the rest of the UK too, with the M5 a matter of minutes away from the venue and the historic city of Exeter only 6 miles away.

With ample free parking and entry into the prize draw with every ticket registration, make sure to save the date and get ready for the ultimate exhibition for the Fish and Chip and Fast Food trade!

To pre-register for your FREE tickets, head to: www.friarspride.com/fry-it

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Sieving: Particles large enough to see with the human eye are mechanically sieved and stopped on the top surface of the pad.

Entrapment: When SuperSorb CarbonPads are manufactured, before the final drying process, the wet pad mixture is pulled through a vacuum in a process that makes each pad a depth filter. This makes one side of the pad porous and the other side very fine. ®

Since we introduced the white Superpad to the frying trade in 2003 we have continually worked with the manufacturer to achieve what we considered the perfect solution for cooking oil/fat filtration. After extensive research, development, testing and comparisons we are so impressed with results using the new SuperSorb CarbonPad. We intend to offer the new version as an updated alternative, alongside the white product.

Activated carbon was chosen as the "active" agent due to its large reactive and adsorptive surface area. It has thousands of interconnected graphite-based platelets, which create interior channels, holes, and pockets. This increased adsorptive capacity over other filter types, results in a filter media that achieves superior particulate and organic contaminant removal. Each level teaspoon of activated carbon particles exceeds the surface area of a football field.

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As the oil is pulled deeper in to the matrix of the pad during filtration, smaller and smaller particles are caught in a process called entrapment.

Absorption: This is the process whereby inorganics, metallic ions and fine particles are absorbed in to the pad’s cellulose matrix, much like a sponge absorbs water. The carbon powder makes the pad extremely absorbent.

Adsorption: This is the process whereby macromolecules, oxidants and organic compounds are neutralised by the active ingredients, such as carbon powder, that is incorporated in the matrix of the pad.

The compounds are attracted to the structure of the pad rather like a magnet. These neutralised compounds cannot contaminate the oil. The activated carbon powder removes off-odours and tastes from the oil.

SuperSorb CarbonPads remove sub-micron particles down to 0.5 microns – this is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand. ®

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Diary Dates

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A chippies progress - Craig Buckley

Business or pleasure, dates not to be missed

WIN a trip to New York!

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Fancy a break? Nortech Foods have just the tonic for you

A Crucial Second Squirt

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We take a trip to Birmingham to see how Crucials are handling life in the big league

Keejays Leapinto Tomato Sauce Keejays launched a new addition to its range with Goldfish Brand Chip Shop Champion Tomato Ketchup

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Major B’s Tomato Ketchup All you need to know!

Perfect Packaging

The Hook and Fish packaging range now features everything you need for complete branding for your business.

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Gril-liant New Facility!

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Trend it like Beckham

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KFE have just completed a £60,000 investment to its training school

It’s been a good year for famous stars tucking into fish and chips!

Flag Day

It’s National Fish and Chip Day - 3rd June

Banger Backs Bangor

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The Frying Squad, winners the of the Staff Training and Development Award

Why enter NF&C Awards?

The huge boost to business for a start

Great Danes

Amanda - strong historical roots and an innovative look to the future

Sleepless in Seatle?

Get a fish supper at ‘Spud” - Alki Beach

Hood Wink

New shop delivers another string to their bow

Field to Frier Sustainably sourced potatoes your customers will love

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Pukka Prize A chip shop in Leicester is Pukka Pie’s Chip Shop of the Year

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The Italian Job Celebrate 131 years of Irish Italian tradition this ITICA National Fish & Chips Day 2016

Isle of Ely Open Day Visit the farm in Ely Cambridgeshire and find out more about the spuds you chip

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Crewe Cuts the Well what a year! Although the journey didn’t start in 2015, we started out on our path in 2009 when I purchased a closed run down fish and chip shop.

By Craig Buckley

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he shop previously had a poor reputation and wasn’t in good repair, after a small refurbishment we opened our doors; “Crewe Fish Bar”.

It was a learning curve and looking back i wish i had have been aware of the industry training available through the NFFF and KFE. We made many mistakes but we also made some great decisions.

Improving the quality of food, customer service and professionalism of the shop whilst entering the Young Fish Frier Of The Year.

The YFF competition opened my eyes to the size and scale of the fish and chip industry. It was scary but a wonderful journey making me aware of the complexity of potatoes. Learning about sugar percentages, dry matter, storage conditions and Drywite really boosted my knowledge & the quality of my chips.

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a career in fish and chips. Please, if you are reading this and employ young and eager staff, encourage them to enter the YFF competition.

Winning the competition heavily boosted our involvement within the industry and created the standard we now set in our shop. This flagship shop was created from scratch. I didn’t want it to be a conventional shop. I have created a modern brand that is widely recognised for quality. Creating a unique glass preparation room for our potatoes allowed us to add value to our chips by showing our customers the great lengths fish and chip shops go to when making the perfect chip, and in turn educating a younger generation that chips do actually come from potatoes.

Our journey in the Field To Frier Of The Year began down on a farm… P.J Lees.

The Lees family kindly gave up their land for an Isle Of Ely Produce open day and it was amazing! Seeing the never ending land of flat potato growing, the machinery involved and the packing and storage operations of IOE HQ really made me appreciate my potato prices, although don’t tell the farmers that! Again, if you Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2016

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Mustard! have not been to one of these open days yet, please do - you will learn so much.

Following my third visit to the open day i thought it was about time i entered the Field To Frier award. Thankfully, on a cool January morning we were crowned national champions. We were up against two huge shops in the final three, both regional winners either that year or previously, both shops fantastic at what they do, so it was a huge but wonderful surprise. Winning awards makes all the early starts peeling potatoes and cutting fish worth it. I have been very lucky that it has also opened doors within the industry, helping me open shops abroad in Lithuania and Australia, being appointed a regional director for the NFFF, becoming involved in training and making some lifelong friends…. Long may the journey continue!

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Diary Dates

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

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

May 11-17

September 11

Coeliac Awareness Week

Isle of Ely Open Day

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

Isle of Ely Produce and Chippy Chat are to once again open their doors to chip shop owners and managers so they can see firsthand the journey a potato makes before it reaches their shops. www.Isle0fely.co.uk

October 8

May 16-22

Ely Potato Race

National Vegetarian Week

The race sees local farmers and businesses teaming up to see who can race up and down the high street the quickest whilst carrying 20kg of locally grown chipping potatoes! All for charity! www.Isle0fely.co.uk

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

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he day is all about giving fish and chips the recognition it deserves and helping to secure its position as the UK’s number one takeaway. The event, which will take place on the first Friday in June every year, already has the backing of key industry players and industry bodies such as the National Federation of Fish Friers. wwww.neoda.org.uk

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The Chip Barons’ Ball returns to Peterborough on Sunday 4th December this year, Chippies travel from all corners of the UK to don their DJs and posh frocks to celebrate Christmas in style. www.ChippyChat.co.uk

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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Not Just Another Shopfitter Design with a difference, specialists in fish and chip shops, commercial kitchens, prep rooms and dining areas.

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and more with Superior Beef Dripping & Nortech Foods.

If you fancy taking a break or a holiday then Nortech Foods have just the tonic for you! A fantastic new promotion is starting soon (which runs between June and August) with some fantastic holiday prizes up for grabs.

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ow about a sunshine break in Spain or a Cruise around the Fjords the choice is yours? Nortech Foods are giving away two lots of £1,000 in Thomas Cook travel vouchers one in June and one in July to put you on your way to your dream holiday destination.

In August they will give you the chance to win a superb £2,000 dream trip to New York for two, and £500 in spending money too. You could be walking down Broadway with a friend or visiting the Statue of Liberty all courtesy of Nortech and their Superior brand.

So in all £4,500 is up for grabs!

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inside every 20kg box of Superior Beef Dripping (4x5kg) purchased between June and August. All you have to do is to enter this code online at the website address given with the code for you chance to win. All winners will be picked at random. This year’s competition is earlier than usual so look out for those lucky codes!

Superior is refined and deodorised 100% British Beef dripping which is non hydrogenated and is naturally low in trans fat.

For your nearest stockist please call 01302 390880. www.nortechfoods.co.uk Usual Nortech rules apply. Full terms and conditions will be published online

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From the modest potato chip to the finest fish fillet it’s all about what you fry it in. For the tastiest results go Superior, the most respected, refined and deodorised beef dripping in the business.

Box contains 20kg (4 x 5kg)

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It’s naturally lower in trans fats, non-hydrogenated and delivers the highest performance with the greatest economy. Use Superior high frying fat and enhance the taste of your fried food.

For your nearest stockist call 01302 390880 or visit www.nortechfoods.co.uk

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Gabe Gabriel MD of Crucial Sauces on top form as always

A Crucial Second Squirt

Crucial are very proud of their squirt, and rightly so; the branding looks hot, the range is extensive, the taste is second to none, and they are extremely good value for money.

So how do they do it? Stuart Catterson takes a trip to Birmingham to find out

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arrived at the Crucials HQ, Birmingham, way ahead of time, the welcome from the crew on the front desk was warm, and after a quick coffee I donned a white coat, a very fetching blue hair net, and Gabe Gabriel MD of Crucial Sauces led me away for a tour of the plant.

Some of our readers may remember my visit to Crucials a couple of years ago when I got the full story of the evolution of this unique brand. At first the operation was small scale, only distributing to chippies in the Birmingham area, supplemented by market trader sales at car boot events.

Humble origins, but the high quality, ground breaking sauces soon developed a cult following, word spread and demand grew. Crucial Sauces the brainchild of gastro-entrepreneur Gabe Gabriel developed into a brand to be reckoned with, and it eventually caught the eye, and taste buds, of British Pepper and Spice

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(BPS) a division of the family owned SHS Group based in Northern Ireland.

The Crucial Sauce Company, now backed by the might of the SHS Group is making constant strides forward, expanding their range of products and the list of outlets you can find Crucials in. The knowledge sharing and positive synergy between the two companies has been a big factor in the growth of around 50% Crucials has seen since the acquisition.

Growth, changes and forward strides aside, the very start of the tour of the plant confirmed one thing that has not changed in the last two years under BPS; the atmosphere in the work place is still so very, very positive, with happy faces around every corner; these sauces are made by people who are really genuinely happy to be there. It made me think... I think it comes across in the product. Crucial Sauces do have a kind of happy taste, and I have tasted most of them by now.

Caring about, and looking out for the needs of the workforce has paid dividends at Crucials with top posts held by people who have worked their way up. People who really know the business, people who value their fellow workers. It seems the firm is set in its ways in that respect. Good thing too.

Soon after their acquisition by BPS Crucials landed the coverted BRC industry standards rating of ‘Double A’ providing

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proof for those who needed it that Crucials are serious contenders in the fight to take shelf space in the very best outlets.

At Crucials, when it comes to the production quality of sauces, they pay a lot of attention to every detail to ensure the sauces are made to super high standards. All of Crucials sauces are produced using only the highest quality ingredients. Their systems for checking ingredients are second to none, ensuring great taste and quality at all times. They have a dedicated specialist team who ensure that the needs of their market are always met and they audit their world wide suppliers ensuring that they meet their BRC accredited standards.

Palates of the Caribbean It may have taken a while for the larger store chains to take Crucial Sauces seriously, but nowadays they are recognised by all as a leading brand. So much so, that when Morrisons thought it might be a good idea to have a range of Caribbean Sauces on their shelves... they went to Crucials to ask if they would develop them. They cooked up this tasty trio...

CARIBBEAN STYLE SWEET CHILLI with passion fruit & lime CARIBBEAN STYLE CURRY SAUCE with coconut CARIBBEAN STYLE BBQ SAUCE with mango, lime & jalapeno Available in 500ml bottles

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Another Crucially tasty development is the new range of sauce dips.

Gabe Gabriel is over the moon with Crucials progress

So Much More On-Line

There is always so much to report on after a visit to Crucials and I could proceed to take up another eight pages of the mag. Hmmm, don’t think my editor would be too crazy about that idea. Lucky for me, I can point you in the direction of the brand spanking new Crucials website absolutely packed with all the crucial information.

Crucials are moving forward on the promotional front showing the same kind of vision and healthy joined up thinking they give to their product development. Great consideration has been given to the design of all marketing imagery, with the advertisement and on the previous page and the design of the website being a good example of their new look. It reflects the vitality of the brand; it’s fresh, urgent, it has a youthful street cred buzz, embellished with bright juicy, healthy looking ingredients.

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Crucial Sauces are backing a young man with a lot of bottle

Motorcycle racer Liam Delves.

Visit - www.thecrucialsaucecompany.co.uk experience, adapting to your needs as you go along. For example - you can read the story of Crucials as a 5 or 10 minute read or view an interactive time line. The choice is yours. I recommend you go there when you’re not pushed for time, it’s worth it.

You will find a full breakdown of all the Crucials products on the site, including which products are available in five litre bottles on the dedicated ‘Food service and Catering’ page.

My personal favourite has to be the Mixology pages where you are encouraged to mix a little squirt of this and that to create a whole gamit of new flavours.

Some may remember from our feature a couple of years ago that Crucials were backing a remarkable young motorcycle talent - Liam Delves. Well, he dropped into see Gabe near the end of my visit to show off his latest trophy for winning the NG Road Racing National GP125 championship.

Gabe says “At the turn of the Millenium two great champions were born - Crucial Sauces, and Liam Delves and they are both smashing it for the city of Birmingham”.

Visit - www.liamdelvesracing.com www.Facebook.com/Liamdelvesracing Instagram@ldracing Twitter@LDRRacing

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Keejays Leap into Tomato Sauce with New Addition to the Goldfish Brand Family Keejays, the expert in cooking sauces for over 30 years, have launched a new addition to its range with Goldfish Brand Chip Shop Champion Tomato Ketchup. The launch follows a demand for a new tomato ketchup for the fish and chip market, when Keejays was asked to develop a versatile and appealing sauce for countertop.

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esigned to capitalise on the evergrowing trend for incorporating sauces with every meal, alongside the traditional partnership of tomato ketchup with fish and chips, Keejays has carefully created a smooth sauce with the perfect sweet and tangy balance to bring alive the classic Great British fish shop chip.

Cengiz, owner of Millers Fish and Chip Shop, the only 5 star rated fish and chip shop in Ipswich, says, “Goldfish Brand Chip Shop Champion Tomato Ketchup is the best tomato ketchup we have ever stocked in our shop. It is incredibly popular with customers, and because it is a British-made product we can keep the costs low – meaning we remain a fish and chip shop and not a supermarket.”

“We have been using Goldfish Brand sauces in our shop for years, with the Goldfish Brand Curry Concentrates being a firm favourite with our customers. The best sauces on the market!” finishes Cengiz.

Keejays is a family business that was started in 1985 by Mr Kee Wah Lee and his son Sammy after they developed the original Chinese Curry Sauce in professional kitchens.

The Goldfish Brand curry concentrate sauces were launched in answer to a demand by professional Asian kitchens for a quality,

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delicious and simple base for their own unique curry sauces to be created from.

Shortly after launching, Goldfish Brand sauces were taken into the heart of the fast food industry, especially by Fish and Chip shops, and neither side has ever looked back.

Goldfish Brand Chip Shop Champion Tomato Ketchup is available in 218g bottles from traditional suppliers to the fish and chip industry.

Goldfish Brand Curry Concentrate Sauces are available in original Chinese Curry Sauce, Hot and Spicy Curry Sauce, Madras Curry Sauce and Malaysian Curry Sauce in resealable, kitchen-friendly plastic buckets in 4.5kg, 8kg and 12.5kg. Please contact us for your nearest local supplier.

Keejays also create Mr Lee’s Pancake Rolls, which are available in four flavours; Chinese, Curry, Mixed Vegetable and our big boy the Emperor. Each flavour comes in a regular 150g, or Emperor 175g, and have been carefully developed for the fast food market to ensure easy cooking and hotcupboard storage to maintain crispiness and no cracking or splitting.

Goldfish Brand sauces contain no artificial flavourings, preservatives or colourings, and are suitable for vegetarians.

Please contact us for your nearest local supplier for any of the above products.

Contact T: +44 (0) 1473 827304 E: enquiries@keejays.com T: +44 (0) 1473 827304 www.keejays.com Keejays Ltd, Crockatt Road, Lady Lane Industrial Est, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6RD Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2016

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A new addition to The Goldfish Family

Tomato Ketchup The perfect balance of sweet and tangy to bring alive the Great British Chip

Original Curry Sauce Delicious, classic, mild velvety curry sauce for all the family

For 30 years we have been making Goldfish Brand Curry Sauce Concentrates which are made in the traditional way especially for the catering industry, their authentic taste fulfils the demands of a busy kitchen with all the benefits of Goldfish Brand curry sauce concentrate.

We have now added our Dinky bottle with a little bit extra.

Our Goldfish Brand Chip Shop Champion Tomato Ketchup is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy to bring alive the great British chip.

If you want sauce you can rely on Goldfish Brand!

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Major B’s Tomato Ketchup – all you need to know Why is it called Major B’s?

We’re very excited about our new ketchup brand, as it has been named after our managing directors grandfather Major Briggs. With this heritage, we can truly call Major B’s the ‘Grand Daddy’ of tomato ketchup!

What will customers love about the taste?

Major B’s has been packed full of tomatoes, which is why it can be called a ketchup. It has a rounded flavour which is not vinegary at all. The recipe has been specifically developed to be the perfect accompaniment to freshly prepared chips.

Friars Pride recently received a touching letter directly from a very happy fish and customer who regularly visits a Fish and Chip shop in Skegness, who said that he loved the taste and is now on his 4th bottle!

Tell me more about the bottle?

If you haven’t already, pop open a bottle of Major B’s and pour. Once you have done this, you will understand how important the wider neck on the bottle really is to your customers. Major B’s bottle was specifically chosen with a wider neck in order to allow the thick ketchup to flow easily onto the food. No frustrating wait, banging the bottle or reaching for a knife!

Additionally, Major B’s bottle size is a ‘major’ 218 grams. This is a lot of sauce for your money and great value for your customers too!

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Major B’s, the brand!

Eye-catching design, with cheeky personality, this is what we’ve set out to achieve in order to ensure the product is visible in your shop, so you can create a sale. Now with the point of sale, Major B’s can be visible at the till or on the shelf, as well as in a poster frame in your shop.

What can I do to boost retail sales of Major B’s in my shop?

High impact Major B’s posters are available with space to write your sell price; along with eye-catching till wobblers adding a final reminder to your customer to add Major B’s to their order! Branded retro tomato ketchup dispensers with one free bottle of Major B’s ketchup are available to every business, which can be used to display in your shop for your customers to taste at the counter. Depending on your chosen sell price, good margins can be made.

Already buying Major B’s and want to request your FREE point of sale?

Simply head to: www.friarspride.com/ majorb

Want to try Major B’s?

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The Hook and Fish packaging range has also had some exciting additions, with the Hook and Fish Napkin Dispenser, 7oz Card Pots and most recently, the 3.5oz polystyrene pot.

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Gril-liant New Facility!

A market leading range supplier to fish and chips shops has just completed a £60,000 investment to its training school.

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FE, of Bentley Business Park, in Northfield Industrial Estate, Market Deeeping, has installed a stateof-the art grilling area and wet fish presentation area to its School of Frying Excellence.

The new equipment was unveiled for customers and suppliers at a ceremony attended by celebrity chef JeanChristophe Novelli.

Sales manager Tanya Henderson said: “We are delighted the launch went so successfully.

“This will enhance our training school.

It enables us show a range of healthy cooking options to students. We can also demonstrate the use of some underrated fish. Fish and chip shops are not just about cod and haddock.”

The KFE School of Frying Excellence was created to raise cooking standards within the industry.

It caters for 100’s of people every year. Its students come from across the globe.

Tanya said: “We teach people from all over the UK but have also had people from Australia and the US.” Many of the country’s top fish and chip owners turned out to see the new school equipment in action including Harry Niazi

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from Olley’s Fish Experience, Richard Ord from Colman’s and Fred Capel from Chez Fred.

Chef and owner Gary Rosser was also on hand to deliver to the audience his incredible knowledge of fresh fish and how to cook prepare and access over 20 varieties of fish.

I managed to grab a quick lesson from Jean Christophe on grilling fish – do I need to add salt I asked “No (he replied) this fish has been in the sea for five years it doesn’t need it.”

Isle of Ely Produce also delivered some potatoes for KFE to range fry on the day for their hungry visitors.

Family-run KFE has been in operation for 20 years and supplies quality frying ranges to fish and chip shops across the country.

It employs 25 staff but its trainers are all winners of the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year awards. www.kfeltd.co.uk

Contact KFE Ltd, Units A & B Bentley Business Park, Northfields Industrial Estate, Market Deeping, Peterborough. PE6 8LD E: sales@kfeltd.co.uk T: 01778 380 448 Fx: 01778 348 558 www.kfeltd.co.uk

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Trend it like Beckham It’s been a good year for famous stars tucking into fish and chips!

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ot on the heels of the massive stir when David Beckham was seen eating fish and chips earlier on in the year girl band Little Mix hit the headlines for indulging in our favourite dish too.

This positive publicity for fish and chips is great as the pictures are used across celebrity magazines and online all over the world targeting younger audiences.

Little Mix’s Perrie and Leigh-Anne recently ate fish and chips on a hometown beach visit The popstars enjoyed an afternoon of fairground rides, fish and chips, and icecream on a visit to Newcastle Popstar Perrie Edwards let her hair down as she went back to her hometown during the Newcastle leg of Little Mix’s Get Weird tour.

The blonde beauty led the way to the seaside town of South Shields, near Newcastle, with fellow Mixer Leigh-Anne Pinnock and their dancers in tow.

She shared snaps on Twitter and Instagram and it looked like the gang had a lot of fun visiting the beach, eating fish and chips and ice-cream and having a spin on the fairground rides.

The X Factor - winning girl group had been at the Metro Radio Arena, in Newcastle, for the second of three hometown dates for Perrie and bandmate Jade Thirlwall, who also hails from South Shields.

If you have any celebrity diners, please let us know.

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FLAG DAY!

National Fish and Chip Day 2016 - Following the success of last year’s National Fish and Chip Day, Fish and Chip lovers across the UK are once again coming together again to celebrate the nation’s favourite dish on Friday 3rd June 2016!

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et to be even bigger than last year, we are encouraging everyone who serves Fish and Chips to get involved with the event, which is being championed by NEODA (The National Edible Oils Distributor’s Association).

But don’t let all of the celebrations happen on the day – make sure to use your FREE posters and bunting for your shop, to use leading up to and on National Fish and Chip Day 2016!

The day is not only a great way to celebrate Fish and Chips nationwide, but to share the love of the dish with your customers and local community.

Last year saw thousands of Fish and Chips shops, restaurants, vendors joined the event, offering customers special promotions for that day, using social

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media to celebrate, decorating their shops with posters and even gaining attention of local media. The collective effort by the Fish and Chip trade put National Fish and Chip Day on the map, encouraging nationwide press and companies to engage in the celebration.

From The Independent to the BBC and Paddy Power

National Fish and Chip Day 2016

This year, NEODA has provided participants with marketing packs containing everything they need to create a real buzz and generate publicity in their local area.

Remember to use the hashtag #NationalFishandChipDay on social media to join in on the celebrations!

Please email us or Tweet us with any activity or photos and we will feature them on our website and Twitter/Facebook! (@ chippychat) For more information, please visit the Official National Fish and Chip Day website www.neoda.org.uk/fishandchipday

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Blakemans backed award gets delivered to the Frying Squad

Banger Firm Backs Bangor Firm The Frying Squad in Bangor, County Down, won the Staff Training and Development Award after frying out on top at the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

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hey were unfortunately unable to attend the awards ceremony in London in January however just last week Seafish were finally able to arrange a visit to The Frying Squad to present them with their winner’s trophy.

To earn their spot at the top, The Frying Squad has been appraised across a wide range of judging criteria including internal training policies and systems, training assessments to gauge the need for development, training support and forward plans for staff development.

Branches of The Frying Squad also received mystery judging visits from an awards auditor who reviewed their staff training and development practices, in addition to ascertaining the level of customer service and quality of the fish and chips on offer.

Commenting on their award win Managing Director Michael Neill said: “After entering this award category for a third time, it’s amazing to have finally won! We are delighted to be able to now display the trophy in our shop and celebrate with our team.

“Since our formation in 2003, an integral part of the business has been to provide excellent training for our staff, after all

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they are the next generation. We have an effective buddying system in place so new team members can learn all the tricks of the trade and we also facilitate external training when required.

“We’re dedicated to bringing out the best in all our staff, ensuring our customers receive a high standard of service. It’s great to be recognised for something we are so passionate about.”

Award sponsor Philip Blakeman, Managing Director of James T Blakeman & Co Ltd, said: “As a family business with over 60 years’ experience and recognised as one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of sausage and meat products, staff training has always been an important part of our success.

“With more youngsters determined to pursue successful careers in the fish frying industry, training and development is the key to success. We are delighted to support an award that strives to safeguard the future of the fish frying industry; after all it’s about the people as much as the product.

“This year once again we saw an extremely high calibre of entries; however The Frying Squad, competing at the highest level, came out on top and proved to be a real credit to the industry.”

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Zohaib Hussain always fries in To run a successful Fish and Chip shop in a busy capital city for over twenty years is not easy, but that is exactly what the Hussain family have achieved in the Zero Plus Fish Bar in Cardiff.

Zohaib Hussain always wanted to be in the business. He has been in charge for over five years now and in 2012 won the coveted Drywite/NFFF Young Fish Frier of the Year Award.

The secret of the Hussain family’s success has been to ensure that they produce consistently great tasting Fish and Chips. They have always been particular about the frying medium they use and the Hussain family have used Frymax since opening in 1991.

Frymax is produced from top quality pure white premium palm, which is additive free and contains no hydrogenated oils.

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Celebrating the great British 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. The awards not only challenge owners and staff of businesses but also put successful shops on the map, giving them regional and national recognition across the industry and beyond.

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ow in their 29th successful year, the awards have come to be regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the fish and chips world. Established in 1988, the awards, overseen by Seafish, continue to

NF&CA Success – Some example resultant sales increase figures from shortlisted shops as a result of success in the awards

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seek to support the wider fish and chip industry by: rewarding individual excellence in a range of different award categories playing a role in raising quality standards and providing a benchmark for all fish and chip businesses to aspire to. Entering the awards can also add excitement in motivating staff to be the best.

Providing a robust platform from which to undertake a wide variety of media activity promoting the fish and chip sector, and to encourage the continued consumption of fish and chips amongst the UK population Entering the awards is easy and the accolade of being judged one of the best fish and chip businesses in the UK can have an enormous impact on business.

Across the award categories, various judging rounds eventually culminate at a prestigious awards ceremony in London in January where all the award winners are announced.

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The accolade of being shortlisted in the awards can have an enormous impact on business – previous Regional winners’ of the flagship Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award category have seen their turnover increase by up to 50% and some past National winners have seen their turnover increase by as much as 100%!

However, at every stage of the awards there are fantastic local PR and marketing opportunities for businesses just by being part of the awards.

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In a number of award categories, shortlisted businesses also have the opportunity to join various all-expensepaid industry study trip visits, providing the opportunity to learn more about where our seafood comes from. Previous visits have included trips to destinations including Norway and northeast Scotland.

How To Enter

The awards are free to enter. To find out more and download entry forms visit www.fishandchipawards.com or e-mail awardsenquiry@seafish.co.uk.

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2016 National Fish & Chip Awards held at the Lancaster Gate Hotel, London

2017 NATIONAL FISH & CHIP AWARDS Award Categories The National Fish & Chip Awards encompass a variety of award categories:

Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award Open to all independent fish and chip businesses with a takeaway facility.

Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award Open to all independent fish and chip restaurants.

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.

Best Newcomer Award

Open to fish and chip operators that are new to the industry from 30 September 2014 onwards.

Staff Training and Development Award Open to all fish and chip businesses.

Best Foodservice Operator Award

Open to all foodservice operators that serve fish and chips but where fish and chips is not their core offering, eg., pubs, cafes, department stores, hotels, travel and leisure.

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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 2016.

Marketing Innovation Award Open to all fish and chip businesses.

Good Catch – The Sustainable Seafood Award Open to all fish and chip businesses and rewarding knowledge and promotion of responsible sourcing and sustainability practices.

Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award

Open to all fish and chip businesses and rewarding those that are excelling in educating and informing their customers on healthy choices and the nutritional values of fish and chips.

NFFF Quality Award ‘Champion Award’ Open to all current National Federation of Fish Friers Quality Award holders.

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Great Danes!

Amanda - strong historical roots bridged with an innovative look to the future

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manda Seafoods have been creating Fish with a smile for 100 years. It was founded by Mr. Chr. Hansen in Kerteminde in 1916 under the trademark 555. The Company was one of the very first producers of canned seafood in Denmark.

Canned fish balls and boneless herrings were the original products of Amanda Seafoods.

In the mid-1950s the idea of canned cod roe appeared as only a small part of the best cod roe at that time was industrially exploited.

Mr. Finn Tengberg-Hansen, descendant of

Mr. Chr. Hansen experimented with the liquid cod roe which, when boiled, became a solid mass. This was the start of Amanda cod roe in cans-an industrial success in Denmark and abroad.

Today Amanda Seafoods is situated in Frederikshavn in the very North of Denmark nearby the famous town Skagen. They have 45 dedicated employees in production, warehouse, quality/developing and sales.

The factory is MSC, BRC and IFS certified and has its own water treatment plant for recycling.

They focus on great taste, high quality, innovation and environmental care.

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Do Pay the English-born brothers Jack and Frank Alger first opened SPUD FISH & CHIPS on Alki Beach Seattle in June of 1935—right in the midst of the depression—when 10 cents could buy a paper ‘boat’ stuffed with fries and two big pieces of breaded cod reminiscent of a happier time, on a coast far, far away.

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t’s not commonly known that in 1938 when Ivar Haglund opened his first café—a fish and chips stand at the entrance to his aquarium on Pier 54—that the Alger brothers inadvertently helped him: Roy Buckley, Ivar’s first employee, taught all about fish and chips while working at SPUD. And all of them, Frank, Jack, Ivar and Roy were from West Seattle, not far from the original SPUD. Following the war, the original building was replaced with a nifty modern building featuring portholes, and has since grown to a two-storied anchor for visitors to

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Alki beach. Shortly after there were more SPUDs at Green Lake and Juanita too and now at this months featured shop at Edmonds Ferry at Salish.

Larry Marion had never worked a day in a restaurant before purchasing the Kirkland SPUD Fish and Chips in 2008 along with his wife Cara. Now they are also the owners of the Edmonds Ferry shop too.

Judging by this local review the day before the official launch the latest SPUDS in Edmonds Ferry is going to be a success.

The marine-blue SPUD brochure says “Start with only the best fish and potatoes.” And I agree. Halibut was super moist; steam came out as I took my first bite. The ultra-light coating on my cod was so crisp; I heard a slight snap as I bit into the piece.

Best part- the pieces of fish and the chips passed my paper napkin test, with flying colours. Only a trace of oil showed beneath the second layer of napkins. To

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Ferry Man! me this indicates fresh oil at the correct temperature in the fryer and skilled timing in the kitchen.

I’d be hard put to say which type of fish product I liked best, but with Jack Alger’s batter…I understand why they are “proud to use his original recipe. ” Tucked under generous pieces of fish are Washington and Idaho potatoes, cut and fried to crisp perfection. I loved the Home Style Onion Rings, a weakness of mine. Not sure if it is good to have these crusty golden orbs so close to my home.

Maybe if I walk, both ways?

Coleslaw’s tang balances well with the fish as does the dressing on their “Seasar” salad. Tender clams in the chowder and attention to detail on every menu item; I predict long lines tomorrow.

The brochure’s third premise- “Always stay close to the water.” Makes me glad we have a beach in Edmonds. I hope you will be pleased as well. www.spudfishandchips.com

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HOOD WINK! New shop delivers another string to their bow

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usco’s of Whitby has opened a new takeaway shop in Robin Hood’s Bay, creating up to five new jobs.

The family-run fish and chip business has launched ‘Fish Box’ after investing £500,000 in the purchase and refurbishment of the former Candy’s Cafe on New Road. Fusco’s of Whitby own the award-winning Quayside restaurant in the town as well as Royal Fisheries. The business opened its first Fish Box venture in Whitby in 2013 and last year launched The Whitby Fish and Chips Catering Trailer.

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Adrian Fusco said: “We’re delighted to have opened our second Fish Box in Robin Hood’s Bay – everything has gone to plan and we look forward to welcoming customers to our new express style fish and chip shop.”

As third generation friers, the Fuscos know a thing, or three, about good fish and chips – after all it’s been their business for more than 50 years. Their family runs Quayside, Fish Box and the Royal Fisheries, which they took over in 1968.

Quayside won National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2014. www.fishbox.co.uk

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North Lincolnshire Scunthorpe

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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

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SOUTH YORKSHIRE

CHESHIRE

Northern Ireland

Potato

EAST YORKSHIRE

WEST YORKSHIRE GREATER MANCHESTER

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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

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

North East

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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The Buck Stops Here A chip shop in Leicester has taken away a top award - Buck’s Chippy of Buckminster Road, off Anstey Road, has been crowned Chip Shop of the Year by Pukka Pies for 2015.

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he chippy battered the opposition from hundreds of takeaways throughout the country.

Owner Tim Louca, who opened Buck’s Chippy in 2001, was delighted to receive the award.

Tim first became involved in the chip shop industry through family and he opened Bucks Chippy in December 2001. Since then he has served his local community with high quality and tasty food, including Pukka Pies.

As the business has become more established Tim has also created local jobs and now has a growing team of people working in the shop.

The takeaway won the award after being named Pukka Pies Chip Shop of the Month back in September.

Tim said: “Winning Chip Shop of the Month in September was an amazing reward for me and my team’s hard work.

“To then win the award for the entire year means so much to us all.

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“When you get good feedback, customers come back again and again.

“It gives you confidence that your hard work is worth it and our customers are amazing.”

Tim said he would keep the details of his recipes secret.

He said: “The real secret to making great fish and chips is best quality fish, best quality potatoes and lots and lots of hard work.

“We are open seven days a week and strive to provide the best service and food we can for all our customers.

“We are all very proud to have won this award.”

Sally Voss, brand manager at Pukka Pies, said: “With online reviews naming the chip shop as the number one in the city and their astounding consistency in food quality, it’s no surprise they have won the award.

“We appreciate all the hard work and pride that these businesses put in day after day in order to provide a great service within the takeaway market.

“If we can help highlight these incredible people and their chip shops through our chip shop of the month campaign, then this is even better.” www.pukkapies.co.uk Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2016

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Simpsons and No1s

The Perfect Recipe for a Winning Chip!

CUSTOMER DETAILS

Customer:

A. L. Lee & Sons

Creation Date:

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PSLEE333NO06

Stereo Code:

LEE004NO06

SACK DETAILS

330x190x890mm

Sack Type:

Sewn

Paper Ply:

3 Ply

Outer Ply:

Bleached

Crepe Colour:

Black

Closure:

Bottom

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No

Handle:

No.1 A.L. Lee

Size:

No PRINT DETAILS

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Cambridgeshire Frying Potatoes

Grown & Packed By:

A.L. Lee & Sons

No.1 A.L. Lee

BLACK 4

107mm

Crepe Colour

Only the finest frying potatoes make it into our No 1 bags.

At A L Lee & Sons we constantly strive to provide the best possible quality for our discerning customers. A family farming enterprise growing potatoes for over 50 years we appreciate the attention to detail that achieves No 1 status.

All No 1 potatoes must pass the test to make it from our fields and stores to the finest fryers. At Simpsons of Cheltenham, “UK’s Best Fish and Chip Shop 2015” nothing less than a No 1 sample will do.

Serving the industry with quality chipping potatoes such as Markies, Agria, Performer, Diva, Ramos and Maris Piper from October to July

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Chippy Chat & Fast Food Magazine • May 2016 sales@allee-farms.co.uk

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The Italian Job!

Celebrate 131 years of Irish Italian tradition this ITICA National Fish & Chips Day 2016

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he Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association (ITICA) recently launched their seventh annual ITICA National Fish & Chips Day which will take place on Wednesday, 25th of May. To celebrate the 131 year old tradition of a ‘one and one’, all ITICA members throughout Ireland will offer their customers half price Fish and Chips.

Established in December 2009 and now with over 180 members throughout the country, ITICA was created to promote and build on the traditional values and ethos of the Irish Italian chipper community. In their first six months, ITICA successfully launched National Fish & Chips Day to celebrate the tradition of Fish and Chips. All ITICA member chippers carry the official ITICA logo which assures customers of the highest levels of quality and service.

With over 500,00 lbs of potatoes and 70,000 lbs of fish prepared during the day participating shops are gearing up for a busy day.

The Irish Italian chipper culture was started by members of the Irish Italian community who arrived in Ireland in the 1880’s. All members of this community come from the villages in Val Di Comino in Southern Italy.

For further information, please log on to www.itica.ie or find them on Facebook

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Take the Rooster Challenge Isle of Ely Produce have been sponsoring the ‘Field to Frier’ Award at the National Fish and Chip Awards for five years now.

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s part of the award the firm have produced a great platform which really does link up the potato seed suppliers, farmers and friers and helps them all understand the importance of the chain as finally the potato reaches the consumer.

The Isle of Ely Produce growers group have been growing Rooster potatoes under licence from Albert Bartlett to supply their Westwick factory.

Although traditionally grown in Ireland (the Rooster is Ireland’s favorite potato) the combination of the dark rich fertile soils of East Anglia and the extra hours of sunshine mean we can grow Rooster for chipping too here.

Recently we took one of our Isle of Ely Produce growers Richard Lee (from PJ Lee & Sons) to the Golden Union fish bar for them to try the hugely successful Rooster variety in their busy London fish and chip shop. It was the first time that we have encouraged one of our main growers to visit a fish and chip shop and actually see first-hand the frying process.

The award winning Rooster is already Britain’s favourite branded potato. Probably best known for its supermarket presence and fantastic marketing campaigns Its red

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skinned appearance really makes it stand out from the crowd.

The proof of the pudding was certainly in the frying. Rooster fried very well indeed, producing a lovely white chip, with a crisp outside and a fluffy inside.

Kerry and Billy at the Golden Union were delighted to see the team visit their shop based in Poland Street. Kerry said “Having someone with his knowledge of growing potatoes in our shop really help us understand the process more. The Rooster we tried were great and we will be asking our merchant for more soon. Some of the tips they helped us with regarding what to look out for we will be using next time the merchant calls.”

The Golden Union Fish Bar is an independent, family-run business. When they opened in August 2008, Billy & Kerry set out to create an authentic-feeling British chippy with a modern twist. From the beginning they’ve worked hard to give every single customer great quality home-made food and fast, friendly service. Aside from the perfectly fried Rooster potatoes the fish was perfect and their home made mush peas a delight.

We are keen for key shops to try Rooster out for themselves in the UK for chipping. If you too would like to take the Rooster challenge please email me austen@chippychat.co.uk or ask your field to frier merchant next time you order.

This variety will be available for a limited time only.

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FREE OPEN DAY TICKETS

Grab them while you can!

It is time once more to start promoting the annual Isle of Ely Produce Open Day. Already over 400 fish and chip owners have visited the farm in Ely Cambridgeshire to find out more about the potatoes which end up in their shops.

By Austen Dack

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he all-important date is Sunday 11th September 2016. We’ve moved it to a Sunday so hopefully more shops can make it.

Last year chip shop owners from as far afield as the Shetland Islands flocked to the area to see just how the humble spud gets from the field to their fryer. It is also a unique event as it showcases lots of new products and also invites key industry presenters to give key pointers on how to market your business and current trends.

Last years attendies visited a potato farm followed by a tour of the the Isle of Ely of proccessing and storage plant hosted by IOE Director Oliver Boutwood.

There were many speakers, slide shows and even a short movie tracking the journey a potato makes on it’sway to the chippy Lucy Frazer MP for South East Cambridgeshire started proceeding followed by the President of the NFFF - Gregg Howard

As always - Tea, coffee, sandwiches, and cake and much more cake

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Many suppliers to the industry also attended, making it one of the largest events of its kind in the UK. This year we will include a trip to a local grower who will be harvesting the 2016 crop. (weather permitting). We will try to predict potato prices for 2017 and also have some great potatoes on trial.

In 2015 the opening speech of the day was

by National Federation of Fish Friers president Gregg Howard, who opened the day with a presentation about how important knowledge of chip preparation, storage and frying is to serving great fish and chips.

The NFFF are in 2016 becoming an event partner, and will be promoting the FREE day to their members.

Last year more than 100 people gathered at the farm and were welcomed by myself and I went on to deliver them the packed agenda for the day.

This year due to popular demand we have space for over 150 people.

With more than 10,000 chip shops in the UK, the potatoes from East Cambridgeshire and the Fens play a key part in supplying an industry which has an annual retail spend which tops £1.2billion.

John Boutwood, managing director of Isle of Ely Produce said: “Our purpose is very much to be at the heart of our business communities and to champion their aspirations and to support them.

“This open day helps cement our position further and increased the bond we already have within the trade.”

Sponsors of the day last year included Union Norge, Middleton Foods, Kerry Foodservice and Drywite. If you would like to attend this year as a supplier or as a sponsor (we have lots of display space) please contact austen@ chippychat.co.uk .

This year we already have some great speakers lined up including 2016 Champions Simpsons of Cheltenham, & Field to Frier Winner Craig Buckley from the Fish Bar in Crewe.

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Entry for the day is FREE and will fill up quickly. Included in the day is tea/coffee, lunch and the chance to chat to some great likeminded chip shop owners.

Chippy Chat Plus members will get first chance to get spaces (maximum three per shop).

In the evening we will meet up and have some food and drinks!

Please email amanda@chippychat. co.uk if you would like to reserve a space.

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

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

Award Winning Fish Bar & Restaurant for Sale!

New Business Venture for Mr Gaffney Following the Sale of Hungry Bite

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ruce & Co. are pleased to announce the sale of the Hungry Bite; a wellappointed takeaway business located in Clydebank, Dunbartonshire.

Purchased by the vendor Mr Gaffney over 4 years ago, he decided to offer the business for sale due to other business interests. The Hungry Bite generated income from a popular food menu, along with some convenience items, and provided the opportunity for a new owner to take over a wellestablished business, but with scope to expand and develop.

Occupying the ground floor of a terraced building, the shop floor came well designed with a kitchen and preparation area, as well as a storage area.

The business was sold to Mr Strachan following 2 viewings, on a leasehold basis.

As a result of the sale, Mr Gaffney has been able to acquire a restaurant business which he is going to run. He states “I am extremely happy with the service I received from Bruce & Co.” Jayne Adamson, Sales Manager at Bruce & Co. comments “I would like to wish Mr Gaffney and Mr Strachan all the best in their new business ventures. It was a pleasure working with them.”

To find out more details about the businesses available for sale, and sold, through Bruce & Co please visit: www. bruceandco.co.uk

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ings Business Transfer are delighted to offer for sale ‘Granada Fish Bar & Restaurant’ situated in Lancashire.

Granada Fish Bar has established an enviable reputation for offering the finest fresh cuisine with a warm, friendly service. The renowned, award winning business has been established since 1981, and benefits from a being located in a popular seaside town. The area is currently under development, which will undoubtedly benefit the business further over the coming years.

The business operates from a highly visible, double fronted four storey terraced premises, which is well fitted with a range of exceptional quality catering equipment.

The premises was built over 150 years ago. The property incorporates a four storey building, with the restaurant, takeaway, store room and staff/customer W.C facilities, all located on the ground floor. On the floors above, planning permission has been granted for three flats. The premises has an excellent security system in place, with a modern alarm and CCTV operation - safeguarding the entire building.

Residential accommodation for owners/management is also available. This is currently not being used. This comprises of 1 bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

Granada Fish Bar is a successful business that represents an ideal investment for ambitious owners who can continue to develop and nurture the business which will naturally increase the weekly sales, whilst also enhancing overall profitability.

Kerry Taylor, Sales Negotiator at Kings Business Transfer comments, “Seldom does a business opportunity of this quality enter the market place. Viewing is highly recommended at the earliest opportunity to fully appreciate exactly what is on offer. The business benefits from a great trading location with a healthy turnover and low overhead costs, resulting in high profits for the current owners” This fantastic business is being offered for sale, exclusively through Kings Business Transfer, on a leasehold basis for £180,000. Freehold option is also available for offers in the region of £449,950. 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

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01204 214626 TAKEAWAY

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

SANDWICH BAR AND CAFE

CASTLEFORD

SHREWSBURY • WT £3,500 • Close to busy college and factories • Run under management • EPC Rating G • £115,000, Leasehold • 142687

TAKEAWAY & FISH BAR

TAKEAWAY

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

NORTHAMPTON

HULL

ROCHDALE

• WT £4,900 • Central location • Excellent branding • Scope for further expansion • £119,995, Leasehold • 141725

• W/T £5,000 • Regular repeat business • Established over 10 years • EPC rating C • £39,950, Leasehold • 143974

• 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 £3,000 • Well presented premises • Great reputation • EPC rating B • £100,000, Leasehold • 141953

• T/O £180,000 • Main road location • Excellent reputation • 2 bed accommodation • £115,000, Leasehold • 143693

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

FISH AND CHIP SHOP

SANDWICH BAR/CAFE

FISH, CHIP AND KEBAB SHOP

PIZZA FRANCHISE GROUP

KESWICK, CUMBRIA

FISH & CHIP SHOP/TAKEAWAY

DONCASTER • WT £2,500 • Large residential area • Recently refurbished to a high standard • EPC rating F • £25,000, Leasehold • 41467

MOBILE PIZZA CATERING BUSINESS

WEST BROMWICH

FISH & CHIP SHOP

• WT £3,750 • Outside catering and delivery services • Huge scope to increase trade & turnover • 5* Hygiene rating • £79,950, Leasehold • 144988

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

01204 291 596

WELL ESTABLISHED FISH &CHIP SHOP

HERNE BAY

MANCHESTER

MAIDSTONE

SURREY

• WT £3,000+ • Excellent reputation • 3 bed accom • EPC rating C • £129,995, Leasehold • 143049

• W/T £2,600 • GP 65% • Established in the 1930's • Corporate catering accounts in place • Optimised website & social media presence • £89,950, Leasehold • 144057

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

• W/T £6,000 • Established for 20 years • Own website and registered on Hungry House and Just Eat • Multiple revenue streams • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 143007

FISH & CHIP SHOP

FISH & CHIP SHOP

CAFE & SNACK BAR

HALAL CHINESE RESTAURANT

STAFFORDSHIRE

WEMBLEY

• Financials on request • Offers wide range of foods • Delivery service • Good reviews online • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 144991

NORTHAMPTON

• WT £2,000 • Prominent location close to town centre • Strong loyal client base • EPC Rating E • £50,000, Leasehold • 142986

WALSALL

• Prominent trading location with high levels of repeat custom • Approx. 20 covers • 5* rating for cleanliness on Trip Advisor • EPC Rating E • £35,000, Leasehold • 144923

• T/O £156,000 • 24 covers • Delivery service • Offers Invited, Leasehold • 144377

FISH & CHIP SHOP

AWARD WINNING FISH & CHIP SHOP

TAKEAWAY SANDWICH BAR/CAFE

BOUTIQUE, HOTEL, BISTRO & F&C SHOP

LONDON

WARWICKSHIRE

WINDERMERE

WIGAN

CUMBRIA

• T/O £35,000 • Adjusted Net Profit £20,000 • Trademarked logo and company name • £64,950, Relocatable • 144403

• T/O £208,000 • Established 80 years • Excellent reputation • 2 Bed Accommodation • £129,950, Leasehold • 143887

• WT£6,500 • Between the town centre and main caravan park • Very popular tourist destination • Fully equipped • £360,000, Leasehold • 142545

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

• T/O £486,000 • Recently refurbished • Stunning business • Enviable trading location • £995,000, 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

> Well established > Weekly takings £4,000+ > 18 Cover dining area > Immaculately fitted > Well presented

REF: 44360

LEASEHOLD

£175,000

> Retirement sale

Andy’s Fish Bar Ltd - West Midlands This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a first class traditional fish & chip take away/restaurant, occupying a prime trading position. The business is superbly fitted and offers terrific potential for future growth and development. The business is only being offered for sale due to retirement.

Mr Chipz, Lanarkshire Mr Chipz offers a fantastic opportunity to purchase a highly successful and profitable fish and chip shop in East Kilbride.

Even though trading well, there is still plenty of scope to increase turnover. > Excellent trading location

> Two unit lease

> Fitted with modern equipment

> Genuine scope

> Well established customer base

> Excellent opportunity

REF: 43711

LEASEHOLD

£80,000

Cannock Road Fish Bar Ltd, Wolverhampton This is an opportunity to purchase a well known, traditional fish and chip takeaway, which is located in a densely populated residential area. The business has earned a truly enviable reputation for offering the finest fresh cuisine, with a warm and friendly service. > Excellent trading location

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LEASEHOLD

£75,000

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> Weekly t/o £2,500 -

> Well presented

(6 short openings)

> Well established

> Valuable equipment

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ROCCO’S FISH BAR

Offering local service on a national basis

GRANADA RESTAURANT £180K

DAISY FISHERIES

> Prime trading location > 5 Star food hygiene rating > Weekly turnover £1,700 - only 6 days trading > Fantastic growth potential

> > > > >

> > > > >

Ref: 44008

Ref: 43996

£55,000

LOUGHBOROUGH

L/H

LANCASHIRE

LEASEHOLD

Multi award winning Prime trading location Immaculately presented Weekly t/o £5,000 plus Freehold option available

LEEDS

Ref: 44356

BISCOVEY FISH BAR £50,000

CATLEYS F&C

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

LEASEHOLD

Monopoly position Great potential for expansion Modern, existing equipment Well presented Large car park

CORNWALL

LA SPEZIA

£124,995

FIFE

Lifestyle business opportunity Weekly turnover £1,250 Prime main road location Well established Fantastic growth potential

LEASEHOLD

ZOUK

PAISLEY

> Well established takeaway > Top quality finishing - recently refurbished throughout > Turnover circa £270,000 p/a > Freehold option available

> > > > >

Ref: 44265

Ref: 44096

THE RIG

OFFERS INVITED

EDINBURGH > > > > >

LEASEHOLD

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

Ref: 44216

LEASEHOLD

Ref: 43791

Ref: 43949

DULVERTON

£65,000

LEASEHOLD

HIGHLAND > > > > >

£99,999

FREEHOLD

Ref: 43588

MUNCH

> > > > >

> > > > >

FREEHOLD

Town centre location Established in the 1960’s Well performing Excellent opportunity High quality, well presented

ST ANDREWS

> > > > >

£11,500

LEASEHOLD

Take away/restaurant Weekly takings £1,000 26 Covers, well fitted Prime town centre location S/c 3 bedroom accomm.

EXCELSIOR FISHERIES £275K

CLEVELAND > > > > >

FREEHOLD

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

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

Ref: 43792

LANCASHIRE

Ref: 44011

Well established pizza takeaway Great location Modern equipment Good profit margins Excellent potential

RENDEZVOUZ F&C £499,995

Ref: 43120

£75,000

LEASEHOLD

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

THE PIZZA SHOP

BARONS CHIPPY

Ref: 43910

Ref: 43743

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

KELSO

FREEHOLD

Excellent main road location Well established Weekly t/o £2,200 - £2,400 Fantastic reputation Genuine scope for growth

OH MY COD OFFERS INVITED

TIPTON

£225,000

CLAUDIO’S

GLASGOW > > > > >

£150,000 FREEHOLD

Well established Fully equipped Excellent locale Well performing business Fantastic opportunity

Ref: 43262

IT’S TIME

Quality Irish Pork Sausages

TO DISCOVER MCWHINNEY’S TRY OUR PORK SAUSAGE SUPPER TODAY!

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