Fish and Chips are an iconic British comfort food, synonymous with seaside holidays and Friday night takeaways. While some consider it the UK’s national dish, the humble roast dinner is a close competitor in the eyes of many Britons. A specific kind of roast - turkey and all the trimmings - has long been the hallmark of a British Christmas, but fish and chips may have more of a stake in the nation's festive food offering than you think.
The team at Poppies , an iconic chain of London chippies, has divulged the unique hold that fish and chips have on the nation year-round - even at Christmas. They revealed that even with a tempting offering of nostalgic chip-shop staples spearheaded by the chain’s founder, Pat ‘Pops’ Newland, the newspaper-wrapped goods still compete with deep-fried treats. The Poppies team said: “We find business continues to do well in winter as people are in the mood to celebrate, and a hot plate of fish and chips keeps away the winter chill.
“Tourists coming to London for the holidays are keen to try out Britain's famous fish and chips and Brits are keen to treat themselves to their favourite too.” As for what the unwavering flurry of hungry customers ask for, Poppies' chippies offer something more unique than cod and chips. “It's business as usual with a touch more festive fun”, the team said, casually mentioning their latest release - a deep-fried Christmas pudding.
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