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Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
‘Chip Shop Diva' hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day
A coastal town was treated to free chips by 'Chip Shop Diva' but with a twist - the chippy was powered by an electric car. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In the aptly named Kent town of Deal, National Fish and Chip Day was celebrated with 300 portions of chips given away, as well as a limited run of battered fish. But it wasn't your ordinary chip shop, with the chippy being powered by two electric cars and fronted by TikTok's 'Chip Shop Diva', Destiny Harold. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Dacia Spring, which its makers say is the cheapest electric vehicle currently on the market, was the power behind the frying, in partnership with local chippy, The Blue Mermaid Fish Bar. It comes after a poll of 2,000 adults found fish and chips is the most popular treat on a British holiday, as well as cream tea and hot doughnuts. Others to feature in the top 20 list include Mr Whippy ice cream, Cornish pasties and mussels. Quintessentially British foods, such as fish finger sandwiches, strawberries and cream and a pie and mash also featured in the ranking. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A spokesperson for car brand 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. '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. 'Playing on the phrase 'cheap as chips' in line with our affordable car and being in the appropriately named Deal, was a great way to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day.' The chippy is serving freshly cooked fish and chips using 100% EV battery power on Deal Pier | Will Ireland/PinPep Fish & Chips most popular treat on British Holiday The research also found 41 per cent of adults describe such foods as nostalgic, while 45 per cent feel satisfied after eating them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When ordering a classic fish and chips, cod (48 per cent) and haddock (19 per cent) were the most popular choices, but 69 per cent simply order a portion of chips. It also emerged 44 per cent believe fish and chips is the 'food of the people' and 39 per cent said class doesn't impact how people eat it. While 46 per cent feel there is something nostalgic about eating the British staple with a wooden fork, which 33 per cent typically do, although 38 per cent opt to eat it by hand. Food psychologist, James Cornish, said: 'There are few things that unite the British public quite like fish and chips. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Golden, salty, comforting, and steeped in history, this timeless dish is more than a meal - it's a national treasure. 'Loved across generations, social classes, and regions, it's one of those rare things that truly brings us together. 'There's a certain kind of magic in fish and chips - a simple meal that somehow carries the weight of memory, comfort, and delight. 'Maybe it's because we don't expect too much from humble food, but our delight is excelled through the delivering of more than we expected.' What's your favourite UK holiday treat? | Will Ireland/PinPep Brits' top 20 UK holiday treats:
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Fish and chips, cream tea and hot doughnuts voted the most popular treats for Brits on holiday
A COASTAL town was treated to free chips with a twist - the chippy was powered by an electric car. In the aptly named Kent town of Deal, National Fish and Chip Day was celebrated with 300 portions of chips given away, as well as a limited run of battered fish. 1 But it wasn't your ordinary chip shop, with the chippy being powered by two electric cars and fronted by TikTok's 'Chip Shop Diva', Destiny Harold. The Dacia Spring, which its makers say is the cheapest electric vehicle currently on the market, was the power behind the frying, in partnership with local chippy, The Blue Mermaid Fish Bar. It comes after a poll of 2,000 adults found fish and chips is the most popular treat on a British holiday, as well as cream tea and hot doughnuts. Others to feature in the top 20 list include Mr Whippy ice cream, Cornish pasties and mussels. Quintessentially British foods, such as fish finger sandwiches, strawberries and cream and a pie and mash also featured in the ranking. A spokesperson for car brand 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. '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. 'Playing on the phrase 'cheap as chips' in line with our affordable car and being in the appropriately named Deal, was a great way to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day.' The research also found 41% of adults describe such foods as nostalgic, while 45% feel satisfied after eating them. When ordering a classic fish and chips, cod (48%) and haddock (19%) were the most popular choices, but 69% simply order a portion of chips. It also emerged 44% believe fish and chips is the 'food of the people' and 39% said class doesn't impact how people eat it. While 46% feel there is something nostalgic about eating the British staple with a wooden fork, which 33% typically do, although 38% opt to eat it by hand. Food psychologist, James Cornish, said: 'There are few things that unite the British public quite like fish and chips. 'Golden, salty, comforting, and steeped in history, this timeless dish is more than a meal - it's a national treasure. 'Loved across generations, social classes, and regions, it's one of those rare things that truly brings us together. 'There's a certain kind of magic in fish and chips - a simple meal that somehow carries the weight of memory, comfort, and delight. 'Maybe it's because we don't expect too much from humble food, but our delight is excelled through the delivering of more than we expected.' 1. Fish and chips 2. Mr. Whippy ice cream 3. Cream tea 4. Ice lolly 5. Hot doughnuts 6. Cornish pasty 7. Strawberries and cream 8. Chip butty 9. Fudge 10. Battered sausage 11. Candy floss 12. Pie and mash 13. Stick of rock 14. Crab sandwich 15. Fish finger sandwich 16. Mussels 17. Cockles 18. Lobster roll 19. Pickled egg 20. Crab sticks
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Heinz scraps popular condiment with shoppers baffled by 'strange' decision
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Heinz has confused shoppers by axing a popular sauce - and giving it a totally different name. But eagle-eyed fans have spotted a MAJOR flaw over the change, which will be seen at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Aldi stores. Heinz has axed tartare sauce — and replaced it with a new 'Fish and Chips Sauce'. The brand describes the new sauce provides 'a refreshing twist to every dish'. It was launched yesterday with TikTok star Destiny Harold, known as the Chip Shop Diva. One Heinz shopper wrote online in response to the move: 'Looks like tartare sauce for people who don't know what tartare sauce is.' READ MORE Nationwide making major change 'effective Wednesday' with millions set to benefit Another added it was "strange" and said: 'So, tartare sauce with a different label. Way to go for the creative department.' Shoppers can also find Tartara Sauce sachets still. A product blurb says: "A mild and creamy sauce which will be especially great with fish based dishes. Great for all catering establishments. The best way to control cost is by offering smaller individual portion sizes. These portion sachets reduce waste and provide better portion control." Heinz insisted: 'While traditional tartare sauce is made with gherkins and capers to create a tangier sauce, our new Fish and Chips sauce blends gherkins, onions, and fragrant herbs to create a herbier, creamier condiment. Think of it as Tartare 2.0!' Shoppers can also try the rest of Heinz's world flavours inspired sauces range to continue the taste adventure, including Turkish Style Garlic Sauce, American Style Burger Sauce, Thai Style Sweet Chilli Sauce, Korean Style Sticky Barbecue Sauce, and American Style Smokey Baconnaise. The list of sauces and condiments from the brand, which is renowned for its ketchup, extends to Mexican Style Firecracker Sauce, Thai Style Coconut Lime Sauce, North African style spicy Kebab sauce, and Blue cheese-flavoured French style sauce. There is also Mediterranean Aioli Sauce.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Heinz baffles shoppers by axing popular sauce & giving it a totally different name – but eagle-eyed fans spot MAJOR flaw
HEINZ has baffled shoppers by squeezing out tartare sauce — and bringing in 'Fish and Chips Sauce' to re-plaice it. The move is thought to be an attempt to make the French-style dip appeal to a wider audience. 2 Heinz have rebranded their tartare sauce 2 Heinz baffled shoppers by axing tartare sauce and renaming it Fish and Chips sauce Publicity blurb declares the new sauce provides 'a refreshing twist to every dish'. It was launched yesterday with TikTok star Destiny Harold, known as the Chip Shop Diva. But sharp-eyed Heinz fans called the switch codswallop. They said it is just a rebrand, with both sauces having the same basic ingredients — including capers, dill and parsley. One wrote online: 'Looks like tartare sauce for people who don't know what tartare sauce is.' Another added: 'So, tartare sauce with a different label. Way to go for the creative department.' Heinz's Tartare Sauce was scrapped from supermarkets in 2022 but is still available in some restaurants and online. Its Fish and Chips Sauce sells for £3.40 for a 400g bottle. Last night Heinz insisted: 'While traditional tartare sauce is made with gherkins and capers to create a tangier sauce, our new Fish and Chips sauce blends gherkins, onions, and fragrant herbs to create a herbier, creamier condiment. Think of it as Tartare 2.0!' I tried the new tinned Heinz carbonara – it surprised me
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Heinz baffles shoppers by axing popular sauce & giving it a totally different name – but eagle-eyed fans spot MAJOR flaw
HEINZ has baffled shoppers by squeezing out tartare sauce — and bringing in 'Fish and Chips Sauce' to re-plaice it. The move is thought to be an attempt to make the French-style dip appeal to a wider audience. Publicity blurb declares the new sauce provides 'a refreshing twist to every dish'. It was launched yesterday with TikTok star Destiny Harold, known as the Chip Shop Diva. But sharp-eyed Heinz fans called the switch codswallop. They said it is just a rebrand, with both sauces having the same basic ingredients — including capers, dill and parsley. One wrote online: 'Looks like tartare sauce for people who don't know what tartare sauce is.' Another added: 'So, tartare sauce with a different label. Way to go for the creative department.' Heinz's Tartare Sauce was scrapped from supermarkets in 2022 but is still available in some restaurants and online. Its Fish and Chips Sauce sells for £3.40 for a 400g bottle. Last night Heinz insisted: 'While traditional tartare sauce is made with gherkins and capers to create a tangier sauce, our new Fish and Chips sauce blends gherkins, onions, and fragrant herbs to create a herbier, creamier condiment. Think of it as Tartare 2.0!'
