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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size."

£3.07 each, that's pretty good value I'd say.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size."

If you think that’s bad don’t go to the one in Whitby. Around 5 years ago it was £35 for me and my wife. It’ll be at least £40 now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Colemans Fish and Chip shop in South Shields charges around £15 for a sit down meal.

Isn't that going rate now.?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size.

£3.07 each, that's pretty good value I'd say.

Winston "

£9.20 per person.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

You have any idea how much it costs to run those fish and chip fryers for a days trading?

Yes it may seem like robbery to you, businesses have to at least break even to survive.

Those plates you ate off have to be bought. Then washed.

It's not just the cost of the food and labour that needs covering. It's consumables too.

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

I think that’s fairly reasonable

Maybe don’t go in the future or do some research next time

Marc

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You have any idea how much it costs to run those fish and chip fryers for a days trading?

Yes it may seem like robbery to you, businesses have to at least break even to survive.

Those plates you ate off have to be bought. Then washed.

It's not just the cost of the food and labour that needs covering. It's consumables too.

They are charging 'customers' those prices.

Then, it will not be long to the chip shop is 'closed' again.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

That's cheap for restaurant F&C

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

was charged £10 for fish cake and chips. Was starving & the mother in law was paying so I went with it.

£10 I say

Mrs

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size."

Assuming you read the menu and were aware of the price and then ordered..?

But if it was only a mouse sized portion, did you not raise this with the staff before paying?

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size."

For around 6 quid you get a huge portion of chips and decent size fish in Wales.

That's crazy prices where you are

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By *ackandsashaCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

"You have any idea how much it costs to run those fish and chip fryers for a days trading?

Yes it may seem like robbery to you, businesses have to at least break even to survive.

Those plates you ate off have to be bought. Then washed.

It's not just the cost of the food and labour that needs covering. It's consumables too.

And rates, insurance, electricity etc

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"They are charging 'customers' those prices.

Then, it will not be long to the chip shop is 'closed' again."

And those customers that appreciate restaurants have overheads, and that those overheads are rising daily, will continue to visit.

Those that feel a business is robbing them should probably not visit again.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

That’s cheap for sit down, we pay that for takeaway.

We still sit down just in the park

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

It's not clear whether everyone had a takeaway or a sit down mean with table service.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"You have any idea how much it costs to run those fish and chip fryers for a days trading?

Yes it may seem like robbery to you, businesses have to at least break even to survive.

Those plates you ate off have to be bought. Then washed.

It's not just the cost of the food and labour that needs covering. It's consumables too.

They are charging 'customers' those prices.

Then, it will not be long to the chip shop is 'closed' again."

Do I think £9.50 is overpriced for kids portions? Yes.

Do I think £9.50 is overpriced for an adult meal? Not in the slightest. That would be the price of a cheap n cheerful sit down meal anywhere other than eat in at maccies, which isn't a sit down meal at all. It's a take your own food to a table and that's that meal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size."

That's not expensive for a sit in meal, bearing in mind they charge for the table..

Also, because of the war in Ukraine there is a shortage of cooking oil so the price they have to pay for that will now be reflected in the prices

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"That's not expensive for a sit in meal, bearing in mind they charge for the table.."

Restaurants do not charge for the table itself. The price is higher because there are more staff involved, so higher wages.

And the space for the tables to be in will mean more rent/rates on the building itself

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup."

You can't get fish that small

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By *oJo pornstarMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

When you say robbery whom do you think is robbing you? I dont mean for this to sound facetious towards you but do you think the chip shop owners are robbing you? The price of near enough everything has gone up, the price of certain items has gone ridiculous, i know cooking oil has jumped considerably, not to mention fish, the price of gas to cook it? Diesel to get the goods to you?

Small businesses have had to put prices up to meet the increase of everything, most people dont really give a shit about small businesses, most say they do but in reality do they?

I have many friends who are civil servants or council workers or such like, a lot of them go on and on about their sick pay, pensions and all the other perks that we tax payers fund, but some of these same people will scream blue murder if they think a small businesses or self employed person is slighty over charging them.

Small businesses and the self employed didnt cause this cost of living increase, many big businesses are taking full advantage of it to inflate there profits and blame on everything but their own greed.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size.

Assuming you read the menu and were aware of the price and then ordered..?

But if it was only a mouse sized portion, did you not raise this with the staff before paying?"

Now who's being sensible.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's not expensive for a sit in meal, bearing in mind they charge for the table..

Restaurants do not charge for the table itself. The price is higher because there are more staff involved, so higher wages.

And the space for the tables to be in will mean more rent/rates on the building itself

Its still not expensive though..

Even for a takeaway here the chippy charges £14.50 for fish, chips and mushy peas

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"When you say robbery whom do you think is robbing you? I dont mean for this to sound facetious towards you but do you think the chip shop owners are robbing you? The price of near enough everything has gone up, the price of certain items has gone ridiculous, i know cooking oil has jumped considerably, not to mention fish, the price of gas to cook it? Diesel to get the goods to you?

Small businesses have had to put prices up to meet the increase of everything, most people dont really give a shit about small businesses, most say they do but in reality do they?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup.

You can't get fish that small

Whitebait?

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup."

Then why did you pay and stay?

Unless of course the new owner is someone like Gordon Ramsay and the chippy is a little bit fucking special where you expect to leave still hungry coz it's all posh n shit and you're paying for the experience more than anything.

A saucer, seriously?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Its still not expensive though..

Even for a takeaway here the chippy charges £14.50 for fish, chips and mushy peas"

I thought I said that, it's cheap at £9 whatever

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup.

You can't get fish that small

Whitebait?

I meant coddock but yeah

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I'd expect to pay close to that fir a takeaway fish and chips, eat in it sounds a bargain.

I'd also measure value more on quality than simple portion control

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By *tarflyLouWoman
over a year ago

Preston

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup."

A saucer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

£9.20, did it taste nice as that is a decent deal.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Would you like fries with that? No, I want chips

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup.

You can't get fish that small

Figure of speech.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup.

You can't get fish that small

Figure of speech.

A saucer is approximately 6" in diameter. Was it that small?

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Some people are really obsessed about other people's job and their taxes paying civil servants and such like. Give it a rest. This thread is about the price of fish and chips and not the chip on your shoulder. I pay £7 for a takeaway one but is amazing, great large fish and enough chips to feed an army. Not to mention the gorgeous bits on top

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Small businesses have had to put prices up to meet the increase of everything, most people dont really give a shit about small businesses, most say they do but in reality do they?

Psst..public sector workers pay tax and NI too..

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By *uchislife66Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Too much shit going on

So if going out

Forget the worries for a few hours

And enjoy the meal in good company

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Op, hate to say it but maybe you went to the wrong plaice..

I'll get me coat..

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Op, hate to say it but maybe you went to the wrong plaice..

I'll get me coat.."

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size."
dont go back but then dont moan when its gone just like all those that moan that pubs are too expensive and can drink at home for less then moan when all the local pubs close use it or lose it it called consumerism

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Small businesses have had to put prices up to meet the increase of everything, most people dont really give a shit about small businesses, most say they do but in reality do they?

Psst..public sector workers pay tax and NI too..

And don't tend to boast about their pay and perks given years of austerity.

Obviously no one in the private sector ever does that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The plate size was a size of a 'saucer' that you put under a cup.

You can't get fish that small

Whitebait?

Fishbait

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By *hackles44Man
over a year ago

LEICESTER

Did you raise the issue with the Owners??

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By *iss KinkWoman
over a year ago

North West

That’s not that bad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was £18 per pack of fish & chips to takeaway in Cornwall last week. I have no idea what to compare that against because we very very rarely have fish & chips. I don't care for this dish, preferring my fish to be pan-fried instead but the chips were really quite excellent. Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with salt sprinkled on it. Didn't seem oily either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Laughs in air fryer

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By *ealthy_and_HungMan
over a year ago

Princes Risborough, Luasanne, Alderney

yet in spain, you buy a beer for £2 and they give you a small plate of food for free.... we're getting ripped off.

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By *orthmanMan
over a year ago

Kendal

"Op, hate to say it but maybe you went to the wrong plaice..

I'll get me coat.."

Good Cod! Have you people no sole? I've haddocked it up to here with fish puns. What a load of pollocks. I have to admit that I skated over most of this thread.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Op, hate to say it but maybe you went to the wrong plaice..

I'll get me coat..

Good Cod! Have you people no sole? I've haddocked it up to here with fish puns. What a load of pollocks. I have to admit that I skated over most of this thread. "

Good reef man, was that manta s a joke?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cost of living, many more things will go up slowly and under the radar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's really reasonable, our local eat in fish and chip shop It will cost you between £12.50 and £15 pounds per head. I would say under £10 for the main course in a restaurant per head is very good.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"That's really reasonable, our local eat in fish and chip shop It will cost you between £12.50 and £15 pounds per head. I would say under £10 for the main course in a restaurant per head is very good. "

I bet Ash grimaces when he has to put his hand in his pocket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bet Ash grimaces when he has to put his hand in his pocket

Rather sexist of you to assume Ash pays for the dinner!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yesterday evening, I went for a 'sit in' meal with (2) friends of mine with the re-opening of my local chip shop.

£9.20 for "fish 'n' chips" absolute ROBBERY.

The size of the plate that you were given and the size of the fish and a handful of chips.

You could not even feed a mouse with that portion size."

£9. 20 for an eat-in meal? Cheap as chips mate. We pay that for take out fish and chips and still think it is very reasonable, especially in London.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

You can get a decent portion of takeaway fish and chips for about £6.50 here.

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By *upersonic SamMan
over a year ago

wigan

Depends on the fish, if its pollock its expensive, if its cod or haddock its about right. If it doesn't state the type then it's pollock dipped in citric acid to turn it from grey to white. Pollock tastes fine it can just be a little bone ridden if not filleted well.

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