Latest news with #BestChippy2025
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denton Holme chip shop up for 'Best Chippy 2025' award
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted chip shops in our competition in the . Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues. Paolo's Fish and Chips has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of ten finalists in its 'Best Chippy 2025' award. The family-run shop, which just celebrated its twelfth birthday last week, has been part of the Denton Holme community in Carlisle since 2013. Gemma Ellwood runs the shop with the help of her brother, Paul Fontana and her dad, also called Paul Fontana. She told the News & Star it was an 'honour' to be nominated. Gemma said: 'It's an honour. There's a lot of great chippy's in Cumbria and Carlisle so it's lovely to be thought of.' Gemma has been involved in running the chip shop since the very beginning and believes their fresh products set them apart. Chips and sausages at Paolo's. (Image: Supplied)READ MORE: Ten finalists in News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' award revealed 'We have good staff who are always smiling but I think the reason we might've been nominated is because of our fresh, homemade and good quality products. 'We're also a bit different too – we have specials, serve gluten free products 24/7 and even have battered mars bars and cream eggs which go down well! The most popular item is probably sausage chips and curry, but cheesy chips are a big one now.' Paolo's is open all day with the help of around 15 staff, both front of house and behind the scenes. Gemma says they see a lot of regular customers. She added: 'We're busy all year round but between autumn and winter we see a lot of people, it's the ultimate comfort food! 'We see regulars, some every day, some two to three days a week. Our staff recognise people and are good at remembering their orders.' Paolo's chips. (Image: Supplied)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. Paolo's is open from 11:15am until 9pm Monday to Saturday and from 12pm until 9pm on Sunday. Gemma ended: 'Thank you to everyone who nominated us. We wish everyone else luck in the final.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Maryport wins News & Star award
MARYPORT'S own Graham Eyes High Class Butchers has been crowned by News & Star readers as the region's Best Butchers, Deli or Farm Shops 2025. Graham Eyes was set up four years ago in Cumbria and has 22 shops across the north of England, however, its Maryport shop has taken away the first prize. Dominic Hinsley, the area manager across Cumbria, was 'elated' to be informed about the win while enjoying a relaxing day off. He said: 'Oh, that's amazing! I'm elated. 'We've had great support. Anthony, Susan, Shirley and I would like to thank all our customers. 'The customers have been really positive, wishing us luck and saying it was well deserved. They were chuffed for us to even reach the final. This will definitely put us on the map. 'As I said in the previous interview, we're a real community hub here. People come in for a crack and to see what's going on – it's somewhere for people to go.' The voting display at Graham Eyes. (Image: Supplied)READ MORE: Ten finalists in News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' award revealed To express thanks to the customers, Dominic and the team will be celebrating the win with free samples from their BBQ range all week. From Thursday, May 29, there will also be a 20 per cent discount on Cumberland sausages for two weeks. 'It's a way to give back to the customers,' said Dominic. Not only did Dominic want to thank the customers, but he also commended everyone else who reached the final. 'Everyone in retail knows it's a tough but rewarding job. Congratulations to all the other finalists and nominees too!' Graham Eyes High Class Butcher's in Maryport is located on Curzon Street. It is open 365 days a year. They also have locations in Whitehaven, Alston and Bowness.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Last chance to nominate Cumbria's 'Best Chippy 2025'
PEOPLE are urged to nominate their favourite place for a chippy tea in the News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' awards. Online nominations will close on Sunday, May 25 with the ten finalists being revealed on Tuesday, May 27. Cumbrians are being asked to get behind their favourite. It could be newcomers to the scene or shops that have been serving up tasty golden fish and fluffy chips for decades. Following this, readers will then be able to vote for the county's 'Best Chippy 2025' by picking up editions of the News & Star between Monday, June 2, and Saturday, June 14 with the winner set to be announced on Monday, June 23. Speaking after its launch, Joy Yates, regional editor for Newsquest Cumbria asked readers to support their favourite. READ MORE: Peel's Family Butchers in Workington nominated for 'Best Butchers' award She said: 'We are delighted to be once again looking for our Best Chippy. In 2024, this was one of our most hotly contested promotions and I'm excited to see who claims the honour this year. 'Do you have a go-to place for your favourite chippy tea – whether that be fish and chips, battered sausage or pies – and where do you stand on mushy peas! 'Who would you place in the top 10? Show your favourites you appreciate their offerings and nominate them right now. You've got until Sunday, May 25 to make someone's day with a nomination.' To put forward your chippy head to
