Celebrating Fish and Chips National Chip Week 2012 - 20th-26th February 2012
FISH & CHIP FACTS
As a nation we just love our chips and 10% of the entire British potato crop is needed to supply all the fish and chip shops across the country Fish and Chip sales boom in a recession From March to November 2008, there were more than 548 million visits to fish and chip shops – up 5 per cent from 523 million in 2007 Fried fish began in working-class London at the beginning of Queen Victoria’s Reign, selling the leftovers from Billingsgate fish market. Fried ‘chipped’ potatoes appeared in Lancashire around the 1860s the two were served together somewhere around 1870. In 1845 vinegar was first recommended to be splashed over fish and chips by victorian cook, Eliza Acton, as a means of sweetening the fish. Joseph Malin opened the first fish & chip shop in Cleveland Street, London in the 1860’s.
In 1906 in Lancashire, Theodore Clegg opened a 70 seaterfish and chip restaurant and divided his customers into three classes - first, second and third according to their personal appearance and social status. In 1940 fish and chips was the only ‘restau rant’ food not to be rationed during the Second World War. More than 283 million portions of fish and chips are sold in the UK each year. Yorkshire people scoff more than 69 million portions a year. Fish and chips has 334 less calories than an average portion of chicken Tikka Masala, deep pan cheese and tomato pizza or doner kebab. Did you know that the fish and chip shop market is worth £1.2bn? This means that every £1 of every £100 spent on food is spent in a fish and chip shop One out of every four British potatoes are made into chips – that’s approximately 1.5 million tonnes/year
y r o t is H ip h C & h Fis 1860 –There is still a lot of debate about whether the first fish and chip shop opened in London or the North. Was the first chip shop Joseph Malin’s in London’s East End, or was it Mr Lee’s chippie on Oldham market, Lancashire?
1863 – Mr Lee, expanded and opened a chip shop in Oldham town, the second chip shop to be opened in Britain – according to Joseph Malin that is! 1920 – The mechanical potato peeler was invented, which was a great boon for chippies, as traditional chips are made from peeled potatoes. But remember you can cook chips with their skins on – they taste great and it saves time too 1920 onwards – Fish and chips shops were called ‘Fried Fish Shops’ and as can be seen at the Black Country Museum, where a replica , chippie from Willenhall can be seen the from ed vert con n they were ofte front room of a house
1930’s –The balance of protein, carbohydrate and vitamins found in fish and chips kept the Territorial Army well fed as they prepared for battle in special training camps
1940 – Fish and Chips were one of the few foods that were not rationed during World War 11 1960’s - Today’s most popular potato variety, the Maris Piper was first commercially grown 1960 – Housewives celebrated as the first frozen chips went on sale. From freezer to plate in just minutes, this tasty invention really made their lives easier
Gluten Free Fish & Chips
number
one fish & chips
takeaway & restaurant
Tel 01302 320911 numberone 1 Spring Gardens, Doncaster, DN1 3DH www.number1chippy.co.uk
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NEWTONS
Marishells Chippy
Quality Fresh Fish & Chips - Est 100 years ago
Scallops, Sausage & Rissole Specials Chicken Nugget Specials Mini Fish Specials
Open Noon - 8pm Thurs/Fri/Sat Come and try one of the North Sheffield
21 St. Mary’s Lane, Ecclesfield Tel: 07890 928314
Woo d h ou s e F ish Bar
1 Beighton Road - Woodhouse Tel 0114 2889900
“you’ve tried the rest, now try the best” Opening Times: Monday 4pm-10:30pm Tues/Wed/Thurs 11:10am - 10pm Fridays 11:30am - 10:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Opening Times Tuesday - Friday 11:45am - 1:30, 4:40pm - 7:30pm Saturday 11:45am - 1:30pm, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meadowhead Fish Bar
A Genuine Yorkshire Owned Chippy, where a Warm Welcome and Large Cod awaits Customers Old & New Opening Times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30am - 2pm & 4:30pm - 8pm Friday 11:30am - 9pm Saturday Noon - 8pm TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME 0114 2740220 & 07969 611832 Come and Say Hello to Norman & Gary
TWO STEPS FISHERIES
249 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield
0114 266 5694
Opening Times: 11:30am - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm Sunday 5pm - 9pm
Probably the Oldest Chip Shop in Sheffield Established. 1895
Brenda’s Traditional Fish & Chips
Excellent Quality, Traditional Fish & Chips Opening Times: Mon - Fri 11:15am - 2:30pm Sat 11:15am - 3:30pm
2 Earl Way • Sheffield • S1 (Next to “The Plug” Nightclub”)
Telephone 0114 249 3035
1970 – The last time you could enjoy eating fish and chips wrapped in newspaper 1980 – Oven chips were launched, revolutionising meal times 1989 – Chips got even faster with the arrival of microwaveable chips, ready in seconds
1927 – There were 35,000 fish and chip shops across the UK. Today we can enjoy chips in many other ways, including ready prepared, oven and even microwaveable chips
2005 – Food scientists developed an oven chip with just 3% fat – and scored ‘green’ on all four counts of the traffic light labelling scheme
1931 – Demand for fish and chips reached a high and a chippie in Bradford had to hire a doorman to control the queue that formed outside his shop at peak times
2009 – Chippies continue to use Maris Piper but new varieties like Marquis and Cabaret are gaining in popularity 2010 – Britain most famous dish celebrates its 150th birthday
160 Seater Restaurant Ample Free Parking • Excellent Disabled Facilities Fully Air Conditioned • Children’s Menu 3 Course Senior Citizen Menu • Open 7 Days a Week Coach Parties and Special Family Functions Catered for Full Licensed • Vegetarian menu Available Opening Times: Restaurant - Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 9:30pm Fri - Sat - 11:00am - 10:30pm Sun: 11:00am - 9:00pm Take Away - Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 10:00pm Fri - Sat - 11:00am - 11:00pm Sun: 11:00am - 10:00pm
18 Doncaster Road, Conisborough DN12 3AG Telephone: 01709 863030