Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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15-07-24, 16:17
the other bob wilson

Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Is it really that bad? Thinking about it, I’ve only been to a chippie a couple of times in the last year or so.

https://youtu.be/oWejP3cZBcU?si=HcqV9EnoImQ2DQer
15-07-24, 16:51
ToTaL ITK

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

I could get a bag of chips for sixpence as a kid, now before you all go on about that was then, it was working class food at working class prices
Now (depending on where you live) you are looking at 12-15 quid or more for fish and chips. There are cheaper options.
15-07-24, 16:56
JamesWales

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

I can't think of any other product where the price seems to have "gone mad" since Covid thank Fish and Chips. It used to be a cheap tea but now its almost unaffordable. The only time I really get it is in pubs as part of a deal nowadays.

Oil and heating went up a lot, but they have come down now but doesn't seem to have been reflected..
15-07-24, 16:59
jon1959

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by ToTaL ITK

I could get a bag of chips for sixpence as a kid, now before you all go on about that was then, it was working class food at working class prices
Now (depending on where you live) you are looking at 12-15 quid or more for fish and chips. There are cheaper options.

Not where I live you aren't. Cod and chips (large) - £9.50.
15-07-24, 17:09
Rjk

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

whenever I go to a chippy, I'm constantly taken back by the price there days.
in my mind it's about £1.50 for chips and £3.50 for fish

unfortunately it isn't as cheap as chips any more
15-07-24, 17:17
SLUDGE FACTORY

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by jon1959

Not where I live you aren't. Cod and chips (large) - £9.50.

It's haddock ooop North?
15-07-24, 17:25
jon1959

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

It's haddock ooop North?

Most chippies do haddock and cod. Haddock is more expensive these days (used to be the other way around).

A lot of chippies have closed though, and even the fancy national chains like Harry Ramsden's have been and gone around us - lasted a few years then closed (partly due to Covid, but failing anyway).

Local Chinese take aways are also disappearing although Indians (actually Pakistani/Bangladeshi) are surviving for now.
15-07-24, 17:28
Wales-Bales

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

Is it really that bad? Thinking about it, I’ve only been to a chippie a couple of times in the last year or so.

https://youtu.be/oWejP3cZBcU?si=HcqV9EnoImQ2DQer

It's zee great fish & chip shop reset.
15-07-24, 17:36
Maurice Swan

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That's probably the one thing from the UK that I miss!!!
Used to be Friday night regular at The Cardiff Road chip shop in Aberaman when I lived in Aberdare.
Always cooked fresh and never disappointed.

Couple of years ago when I stayed in Cardiff for a few months I sampled most in the town....never that impressed apart from the F&C meal in The Queen's Vaults.
15-07-24, 17:38
SLUDGE FACTORY

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by jon1959

Most chippies do haddock and cod. Haddock is more expensive these days (used to be the other way around).

A lot of chippies have closed though, and even the fancy national chains like Harry Ramsden's have been and gone around us - lasted a few years then closed (partly due to Covid, but failing anyway).

Local Chinese take aways are also disappearing although Indians (actually Pakistani/Bangladeshi) are surviving for now.

Bradford chippies did a great haddock butty and chips
15-07-24, 17:40
PontBlue

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Part of the issue with the price is the lack of portion control. You get way more now than when I was younger.
15-07-24, 17:42
SLUDGE FACTORY

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by PontBlue

Part of the issue with the price is the lack of portion control. You get way more now than when I was younger.

Lot of waste with chips isn't there

Huge
15-07-24, 18:15
splott parker

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

£5.40 for fish and chips at Maelfa Chippy in Llanedeyrn. Good value & delicious but far too many chips though. Can never finish it.
15-07-24, 18:20
Crisp White Lines

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

My parent’s nearest chippy - fish and chips £30+ for 3 of us!

Each serving included a battered whale and a hundredweight of chips.

Ridiculous waste. Won’t do that again.
15-07-24, 18:35
Taffy Blue in Berkshire

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

I'm trying to eat healthier and it must be over 12 months ago since I had fish and chips from our local chippy. Usually the chips are soggy and a poor portion of fish so no great loss not having them.

I know it's not healthy but I started making my own pasties and they are f'in awesome and very easy to make. I use beef steak or mince, potatoes, onion and swede and tons of pepper and a little bit of salt. I cheat and get ready made pastry. Egg wash is essential, give it a go and you won't be disappointed.

https://cornishpastyassociation.co.u...cornish-pasty/

It's also easy to cook potato wedges in the oven which taste b1oody good.
15-07-24, 18:39
Jordi Culé

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by JamesWales

I can't think of any other product where the price seems to have "gone mad" since Covid thank Fish and Chips. It used to be a cheap tea but now its almost unaffordable. The only time I really get it is in pubs as part of a deal nowadays.

Oil and heating went up a lot, but they have come down now but doesn't seem to have been reflected..

Not sure if it's still the case but cost of fish such as cod and haddock have risen due to a reduction in supply caused somewhat but not fully by a reduction in UK quotas.

The fishing industry generally has taken a bit of a battering (pun intended) the last few years.
15-07-24, 18:45
RichardM

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Left over chip shop chips are delicious reheated in the air fryer next day. There is no need for any waste. If you don't have an air fryer just buy one portion and split it between two of you (assuming you have someone to share with).
15-07-24, 19:08
Eric the Half a Bee

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Originally Posted by Jordi Culé

Not sure if it's still the case but cost of fish such as cod and haddock have risen due to a reduction in supply caused somewhat but not fully by a reduction in UK quotas.

The fishing industry generally has taken a bit of a battering (pun intended) the last few years.

It surprises me that Wales doesn't have much of a fishing industry given most of the country is surrounded by sea.
15-07-24, 19:44
The Bloop

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

It surprises me that Wales doesn't have much of a fishing industry given most of the country is surrounded by sea.

Plenty of coastal seafood such as cockles, whelks, lobsters but I guess it's too tidal along the Channel for any substantial trawling industry.
15-07-24, 21:12
2b2bdoo

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Was shocked the last time I went. Very rare now.
15-07-24, 21:37
Jordi Culé

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

It surprises me that Wales doesn't have much of a fishing industry given most of the country is surrounded by sea.

The Welsh fishing industry has never really registered with me but found this interesting.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/n...minal-26007372
15-07-24, 21:56
blue matt

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Originally Posted by PontBlue

Part of the issue with the price is the lack of portion control. You get way more now than when I was younger.

we rarely visit as we are all Veggie, we had some chips about 2 weeks ago, before the last time we had chips was at the beach down Bournemouth way shortly after one of the lock-downs

3 portions of chips for 3 adults and a 16yr old should enough we thought, I kid you not, must have had a portion and a bit left, they were massive, but at £4.80 a portion I guess we should expect good portions
15-07-24, 22:11
life on mars

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Still be thousands left, they are everywhere.

I've never been in one where there is no queue or demand..

Think they secretly breed from a Chippy into Chippies .

The clever ones now do alternatives, such as fried chicken, Kebabs, curries, burgers. ( all part of one's five a day)

They will survive I'm sure.. Folk love em.
15-07-24, 22:15
life on mars

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

It surprises me that Wales doesn't have much of a fishing industry given most of the country is surrounded by sea.

Too much Welsh sewage for my liking, stick to the popular fished delicacy of sausage in batter
15-07-24, 23:02
David Lemma

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

It's haddock ooop North?

F off you trying to make me mad I love fish and chips like
15-07-24, 23:02
David Lemma

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Does it class as vegetarian to have Fish and Chips?
15-07-24, 23:03
David Lemma

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Asking for a friend
16-07-24, 00:04
Wales-Bales

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordi Culé

Not sure if it's still the case but cost of fish such as cod and haddock have risen due to a reduction in supply caused somewhat but not fully by a reduction in UK quotas.

The fishing industry generally has taken a bit of a battering (pun intended) the last few years.

I think all take-aways will be closed by 2030, once we are 100% reliant on 18th century windmill energy technology :biggrin:
16-07-24, 06:33
Eric the Half a Bee

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We have fish and chips around once a fortnight. Fortunately there's a very good chippy close by where fish and chips is around £8.50. According to the BoE inflation calculator, that equates to around £3.50 in 1990.

We don't often visit chippies if we're out and about. Too many poor standard places about and, despite the best of trip advisor reviews, we've been disappointed too many times. Greasy, pale chips are a no-no. Thick, greasy batter is another. Some places try and cook too much when it's busy and it's never as good.
16-07-24, 10:52
superfeathers

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Like others have said, it's too expensive.
Last time I went it cost me about £25 for 4 people. Nobody had fish, i'm not rich. Won't be rushing back.
Could smash one now though
16-07-24, 14:10
fugsyphil

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

Bradford chippies did a great haddock butty and chips

My Mrs is from between Bradford and Leeds and the haddock and chips round there was a large reason for us getting on so well 😀 😀
16-07-24, 14:37
SLUDGE FACTORY

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Originally Posted by fugsyphil

My Mrs is from between Bradford and Leeds and the haddock and chips round there was a large reason for us getting on so well 😀 😀

I lived in Shipley, between Bradford and Leeds

Moved up to Baildon which was beautiful

Great chippies everywhere up there
16-07-24, 14:44
Citizen's Nephew

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

Like others have said, it's too expensive.
Last time I went it cost me about £25 for 4 people. Nobody had fish, i'm not rich. Won't be rushing back.
Could smash one now though

I'm like one of Pavlov's dogs reading this thread. Bloody gagging for some chips now!
16-07-24, 14:50
Taunton Blue Genie

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

This part of the catering industry is taking a battering.
16-07-24, 14:52
SLUDGE FACTORY

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

This part of the catering industry is taking a battering.

It's floundering let's be honest
16-07-24, 14:55
SLUDGE FACTORY

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

Cod and Chips

Bread roll for butty

Mushy peas

Curry sauce

Sausage in Batter

Fishcake

Meat pie

Fried chicken

Rissole

Saveloy

Faggots

It's not healthy but it's great
16-07-24, 15:11
Feedback

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

who doesn't love fish, chips and pea wet.

Plassey Street fish bar does a roaring trade, its always busy in there.
16-07-24, 15:58
RichardM

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Originally Posted by HiVis

who doesn't love fish, chips and pea wet.

Plassey Street fish bar does a roaring trade, its always busy in there.

What's "pea wet"?
16-07-24, 16:44
Des Parrot

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Originally Posted by RichardM

What's "pea wet"?

Used to be the left over water from the mushy peas. If you wanted a free scoff, scraps & pea wet.
16-07-24, 16:49
SLUDGE FACTORY

Re: Half of fish and chip shops to close by 2025?

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Used to be the left over water from the mushy peas. If you wanted a free scoff, scraps & pea wet.

Shocking 🤯

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