YOU will be able to get a whopping portion of chips for just £1 at Britain’s “cheapest chippy” but you’ll have to be quick.
The fish and chip shop in the heart of the Norwich, Norfolk, has said it will provide a special offer next month, cutting its regular price by nearly 70 per cent.
The offer comes as the restaurant celebrates its 100th birthday[/caption]
The fish bar was named one of the 40 finalists in the takeaway category at The National Fish and Chip Awards 2023.[/caption]
The special offer will run for just one week[/caption]
Grosvenor Fish Bar on Lower Goat Lane turns 100 next month and is creating this discount to celebrate the momentous occasion.
Couple Duane Dibartolomeo, 65, and Christian Motta, 56, have been at the helm of the restaurant since 2012.
Christian previously worked there when he was a teenager while his dad Mauro, who passed away in 2022, ran it.
The Grosvenor dates back to 1924 when a hardware store was turned into a café serving fish.
Fast forward to 2024 and it is a thriving takeaway and restaurant that offers much more than just traditional fare.
Customers can also enjoy specials such as cod tacos, squid rings with aioli and even their take on an afternoon tea called High Sea.
The restaurant received a refresh earlier this year which included new furniture and vibrant artwork.
Christian said: “When my dad ran the chippy it was always very traditional with five things on the menu and Artex on the walls.
“When we took it on we wanted to bring it up to date and we like to introduce new things to keep customers interested.”
To celebrate its century of operation, the chippy is discounting its regular portion of chips from October 7 to 13.
Instead of the normal £3 price, diners will be able to enjoy the chips for just £1.
The deal will not be available, however, for deliveries.
Speaking about why the business has stood the test of time, Duane said: “We do our take on tradition and are reliable – you know you are going to get a good meal.”
Christian added: “Despite challenges, like fish prices going through the roof, we have kept our food affordable.
“You can get a meal for the cost of a coffee and sandwich in other places.”
Naitonal Fish and Chip Awards 2024
The best fish and chip shops were honoured this year at the esteemed National Fish and Chip Awards. The awards celebrated excellence throughout the fish and chip industry both on home shores and for the first time this year, international ones too.
Takeaway of the Year
1st: Ship Deck – Caerphilly, Wales
2nd: Yarm Road Fish and Chips – Darlington, County Durham
3rd: The Fish Works – Largs, Scotland
Restaurant of the Year
1st: Knights Fish Restaurant – Glastonbury, Somerset
2nd: Pier Point Restaurant – Torquay, Devon
3rd: Noah’s – Bristol
Field to Frier
Bells Fish and Chips – Durham, County Durham
Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year
Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar in Stonehaven, Scotland
Newcomer of the Year
Redcloak Fish Bar – Stonehaven, Scotland
Employee of the Year
Jamie Toland – Taylors, Greater Manchester
Mobile Operator of the Year
Jojo’s Fish and Chips – Stafford, Staffordshire
Multiple Operator of the Year
Bells Fish and Chips – Durham, County Durham
Environment and Sustainability Award
Whiteheads Fish and Chips – Hornsea, East Yorkshire
Staff Training and Development Award
The Real Food Café – Tyndrum, Scotland
Marketing & Innovation Award
Zero Plus Fish & Chips – Cardiff, Wales
Quality Accreditation Champion
French’s Fish Shop – Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Overseas Fish and Chip Shop
Wright’s Fish and Chips – Georgia, USA
Supplier of The Year Award
Ceres
Outstanding Achievement
Derek Dews, T.Quality
