Fish And Chips

Why are pubs hooked on fish and chips?

20-Nov-2023 By Ed Bedington

Fish and chips are a staple of the pub menu, but why is that? The Lock In team cast their net to find out where the tradition comes from and why it's such a popular menu item.

Fish and chips nation's favourite pub meal

07-Sep-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Fish and chips has been crowned Britain’s favourite pub and bar meal with more than a quarter of consumers listing it as one of their top three dishes when eating out, new data from CGA by Nielsen IQ has revealed.

Rising cost of fish shows 'no signs of relenting'

19-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The cost of fish could continue to increase as post-pandemic inflation has continuously pushed price increases, the National Federation of fish friers (NFFF) has warned.

Bar blasts customer's complaint about £8 fish and chips

16-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A Merseyside bar was criticised for the price of its fish and chips dish on Facebook and defended itself with an in-depth response.

Fish and chip shop skipper unveils new US-style pub food offer

14-Dec-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Ei Publican Partnerships and an entrepreneurial father and daughter have made a joint investment of £155,000 to upgrade the facilities and introduce a new US-themed food offer at a Torquay pub.

How many chips make the perfect portion?

09-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The issue of chip portion sizes made the headlines this week when Greene King was forced to apologise to a customer who received only six chips with her fish and chip meal.

Food

10 things pubs need to know about fish

01-Jun-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Who knew fish and other seafood dishes in pubs were more popular than the humble Sunday roast? Well, they are and it's a rising trend too – as more customers look to try new and exciting flavours.

Food trends

Licensee tells shocked customers 'bring your own food'

18-Aug-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Food is increasingly big business for pubs - but one Norfolk licensee has flown in the face of standard advice and told customers to ‘bring their own food’ when they come in for a pint.

Menu focus

Focus on chips: fry hard

29-May-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

Noli Dinkovski looks at ways to cash in on the nation's favourite starchy snack.

Menu focus

Focus on fish & chips: frying Nemo

26-Feb-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Besides dedicated chippies, pubs are the go-to outlet for customers on the lookout for a classic fish supper and consumers can’t get enough. 

Greene King’s Flame Grill scoops national fish and chip award

21-Jan-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

Greene King’s Flame Gill has won a national award for the quality of its fish and chips offer.

First phase of Eggletons’ new fish concept now open

12-Jan-2015 By Jo Bruce

The owners of Michelin-starred pub the Pony & Trap in Chew Magna, Somerset have opened the first part of their new fish café and tearoom concept in the Chew Valley, Somerset.

Trend Watch

Fish counters: An ocean of opportunity

25-Sep-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

For pubs eager to diversify and add vital revenue streams, fish counters can be an effective way of boosting sales and getting customers to stay for longer.

Northumberland pub converts outbuilding into upmarket fish and chip shop

08-Sep-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

A Northumberland pub has invested £120,000 to convert one of its outbuildings into a fish and chip shop.

Josh Eggleton’s new tearoom and fish café set for October launch

01-Sep-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Michelin-starred chef Josh Eggleton has revealed more details about Salt & Malt, his new tearoom and fish café business.

Week left to enter Seafish’s 2015 National Fish and Chip Awards

10-Jul-2014 By Alex Reed

UK seafood industry organisation Seafish is calling for entries for its 27th annual National Fish and Chip Awards.

New Products

The Gourmet Food Wrap Company rolls-out stock greaseproof paper range

22-May-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

The company behind greaseproof paper brand the Daily Catch has launched a new stock range of papers.

Michelin-starred pub chef to open new restaurant

12-May-2014 By Jo Bruce

Michelin-starred chef Josh Eggleton is preparing to open a fish restaurant.

Crown in Bedfordshire takes Best Pub Chips title

18-Feb-2014 By Lesley Foottit

The Crown pub in Henlow, Bedfordshire has won a top Choice Chip Awards accolade for the second year running.

Celebrate: National Chip Week

14-Feb-2014 By Sheila McWattie

The event is run by the Potato Council. PMA looks at what’s being planned for National Chip Week (17 to 23 February)

Ever So Sensible's Castle pub to specialise in fish and chips

01-Nov-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Ever So Sensible Restaurants has formed a partnership with Castle Rock Brewery at its Nottingham Castle pub.

Seas the day: Upselling fish & chips

02-Mar-2012 By Sheila McWattie

Fish & chips is the most British of dishes. Sheila McWattie looks at 10 ways to get it on your menu.

Shepherd Neame opens pub fish & chip shop

22-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Kent brewer Shepherd Neame has transformed a London pub to include a traditional fish & chip shop.

Moleface launches Gourmet fish and chip shop

26-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Moleface Pub Company is adding a gourmet fish and chip shop to its portfolio.

Yorkshire pub breaks record with 100lbs fish & chips

04-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A Yorkshire pub has reclaimed the record for serving the world's largest fish and chips with the dish weighing in at over 100lbs.

Making the best pub fish and chips

09-Mar-2011 By Sheila McWattie

Sheila McWattie looks at ideas for driving sales of pub classic fish & chips including making better batter, top chips and running promotions.

Fish and chips: a national treasure

15-Jun-2010 By Robyn Lewis

With the 150th anniversary of fish and chips looming, Robyn Lewis takes a masterclass in how to create the perfect dish.

Fish & chips: Making a fuss of a favourite

14-Jun-2010 By Katie Coyne

"If pubs got their arses in gear they could become the home for fish and chips," argues award-winning fish shop owner Mark Petrou. "It's a marriage...

National Chip Week: Golden Wonders

22-Jan-2009

Frying tonight? Chips are a staple of classic pub food. Steak, burgers, fried fish and scampi are all consistently in the top 10 pub dishes,...

Young's brings Chip Shop range to pubs

19-Dec-2008

Seafood spcialist Young's is extending its successful Chip Shop range into the pub market.Fish and chips appears on more pub menus than any other...

British Food Fortnight - win great British chips with McCain

07-Sep-2008

Never mind all this 'French fries' nonsense, chips are every bit as British as pizza, chicken tikka and Spanish omelette…well, the great thing...

True to its roots

03-Jul-2008

The historic Anchor on London's Bankside has been brought bang up to date while preserving its much-loved traditional atmosphere. Simon Creasey...

Spirit spends £1.6m on Anchor

02-Jul-2008 By The PMA Team

Spirit Group, Punch's managed division, has reopened its flagship pub on London's Bankside, the Anchor, after a £1.6m investment. The company...

Anchors away!

02-Jul-2008

ANY PUB which, in its day, has doubled as a brothel, a brewery, a distillery, a chapel and a ship's chandler is likely to take the addition of a...

Fish from the farm

12-Dec-2007

The Australians, as we know, are not afraid to get stuck in. So it should come as no surprise that when it comes to fish and chips, they choose to...

Marston's licensees celebrate seafood success

26-Nov-2007

A drive by Marston's Pub Company to encourage licensees to offer more seafood has resulted in a host of new dishes on pub menus.Winners of a...

A good sign

01-Sep-2007

Our adopted pub celebrates its first year in business. Lucy Britner reports It's the details Penny and James don't think to mention that have made...

The Cod fathers

28-Aug-2007

The Petrou brothers' versatility has brought them to the top of their game. Lucy Britner meets the dynamic duo It's not every day you find a pair of...

Quick bites

01-Oct-2006

l Seabay, the UK seafood supplier, is due to launch an exciting new Mini Fish product this autumn. Sold through wholesalers and distributors, Mini...

Fish and chips frying high after national icon success

01-Sep-2006

Fish and chips have recently been declared a national icon of England. We ask pub chefs whether this popular dish deserves this recognition and why it merits a place on the pub menu?

I'd rather be sitting in a pub

01-Apr-2006 By Mark Taylor

Giles Coren, The Times restaurant critic, tucks into a debate with Mark Taylor on the gastro-pub phenomenon What are your earliest memories of dining...

Beer and food matching: Fish and chips

24-Aug-2005

This month - What would you serve with fish and chips? John Porter gets some expert advice.Crispy batter hiding tender chunks of fish, golden fluffy...