Family run chip shop reaches final of 'Best Chippy 2025'
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted chip shops in our competition in the . Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues.
CJ's Chip Shop has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of ten finalists in its 'Best Chippy 2025' award.
The busy shop is located at 17 High Street in Wigton and has only been in business since March last year.
It is run by father and son duo, Craig and Jason Thomason, who picked up the top prize during last year's awards.
Jason told the News & Star last year that he believed the chip shop's success was down to how the staff engage with customers.
He said: "It might be because we know all of the local people and a lot of people come in just for the banter and the craic that they get off me and my staff in the shop."
READ MORE: 'Busy' chip shop on Newtown Road in Carlisle reaches 'Best Chippy' final
The pair also run the town's minibus and taxi firm, Thomason Travel.
As well as serving chip shop favourites, the team also serves homemade lasagne, chilli con carne and mac 'n' cheese pies, all which are part of their specials board.
Google reviews of CJ's include: 'Food is delicious, prices really good, staff are very friendly. Best fish and chip shop in the area.
'Very tasty, fresh (fish was cooked fresh to order) and good value fish and chips - will definitely be back!'
News & Star readers will now be able to vote for their favourite finalist by picking up a copy of the daily newspaper between Monday, June 2, and Sunday, June 14.
CJ's is open from 11:30am until 1:30pm and then 4:30pm until 8pm, Monday to Friday. On Saturday it is open from 11:30am until 1:30pm and then 4pm until 8pm, on Sunday it is open from 4pm until 7:30pm.
To find out more you can visit their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/p/CJS-CHIP-SHOP-61557941604578/
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