Fish and chip lovers on the Isle of Wight will be joining the rest of the UK to celebrate the first ever National Fish & Chip Day today, 5th June.
The national event is being championed by trade organisation, The National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association (NEODA), and aims to give fish and chips “the recognition it deserves and helping to secure its position as the UK’s number one takeaway”.
Where from?
So where will you be getting your fish and chips tonight? From one of the permanent fish and chip shops, a mobile van, a fancy restaurant or making it yourself at home?
Perhaps you’ll be visiting Ozze’s in Newport, who last year won the OnTheWight Best Chips Award.
The great British institution
NEODA President, Gary Lewis, comments
“We want to bring the whole industry together to celebrate and showcase the great British institution that is fish and chips.
“We’ve been eating it for generations. It is part of our tradition and our national identity, and the local chippy is a part of every local community.
“To help build support in anticipation for the event, we are urging people to start tweeting with the hashtag #FishandChipDay.”
