Fish and chip shop powered by electric cars in UK seaside town
Fish and chip shop powered by electric cars in UK seaside town
A survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed the nation's top holiday treats - and it's no surprise that the classic combination of fish and chips came out on top
Electric vehicles manage to power fish shop in Kent
In celebration of National Fish and Chip Day on 6th June, the quaint seaside town of Deal in Kent served up 300 free portions of chips to delighted locals and visitors, with a side of battered fish while stocks lasted.
The event wasn't your typical British fish and chip experience, though – the shop was fuelled by two electric vehicles and spearheaded by none other than TikTok star, the 'Chip Shop Diva' herself, Destiny Harold.
The outlet's unique frying solution was powered by the Dacia Spring, celebrated by its makers as the 'cheapest electric vehicle' available. This venture was a collaboration with The Blue Mermaid Fish Bar.
This inventive twist on the traditional chippy came about after a survey involving 2,000 adults identified fish and chips as the most craved indulgence during a British holiday.
Dacia teamed up with The Blue Mermaid Fish Bar to hand out free portions of fish and chips
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The survey also spotlighted other holiday favourites such as cream tea and hot doughnuts, Mr Whippy ice cream, Cornish pasties and mussels. Classic British foods like fish finger sandwiches, strawberries and cream, and pie and mash also made the list of the top 20 holiday treats.
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Speaking about the occasion, a representative from Dacia said: "It was fun treating passers-by today and showing the power of our electric car, Spring, using its vehicle to load technology, which allows you to power external devices off the car's battery."
They added: "It's no surprise we have a national day dedicated to the iconic meal that is fish and chips and the study shows just how much we love it and associate it with holidays by the seaside."
The pop-up was fronted by TikTok's 'Chip Shop Diva', Destiny Harold
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The study showed that 41 per cent of adults associate such foods with nostalgia, and 45% report feeling satisfied after indulging in them. Furthermore, 44 per cent regard fish and chips as the 'food of the people', asserting that social class does not doesn't impact how people eat it.
Food psychologist James Cornish said: There are few things that unite the British public quite like fish and chips."
He added: "There's a certain kind of magic in fish and chips - a simple meal that somehow carries the weight of memory, comfort, and delight.
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"Maybe it's because we don't expect too much from humble food, but our delight is excelled through delivering more than we expected."
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