Tam & co the great winter escape

We are very lucky to have a really good quality F&C shop just up the road in Frimley, you can eat in or take out, and they have so many regulars, all praising the quality, plus the portion sizes. The fish is top quality, as is the batter mix, the fish peels away in large flakes as it should do, oh calls them "Coins" for some reason.:unsure:
I always get two medium haddock, & one chips, a few weeks back it cost me around £12, went back the following week, it was £14.20, hate to think what it would cost if I went tonight. A large haddock was priced at £8,, but you need to be very hungry, and have a larger plate to fit it on.
Trouble is that no one dare mention the price increase, as the now not a lot can be done, and theyy just flash their phones over the scanner to pay, it wasn't that long ago that they only took cash.
I bet they were still queuing outside tonight as its Friday, wonder how many will change from having fish to a large sausage in batter, which was always popular.
EDIT: decided to pop up there for a sausage supper/looksee, report back later.;)
LES
 
Just smiffy said:
I read an article the other day that said two meals of fish a week increase’s chance of cancer….🤷🏼‍♂️ All these years saying it’s good for you down the pan…
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Yes I read it too, it’s to do with pollution in the oceans, tuna and marling are also terrible for pollution if you eat too much.
 
Northernraider said:
Poor dugs


Skinflint
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Minky doesn't like chips and Tazzy's not keen either, Lily wasn't allowed them due to her windy tummy, so we if we didn't eat them they'd have gone to waste, something I hate.
 
Northernraider said:
I honestly dont know how they do that so cheap. My boss says he now pays £4.60 for the haddock each. From the fishermen
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For some reason we've found in Scotland it's always at least 50% dearer, if not 100% dearer compared to where we are, not sure why ... plus you lot don't do scraps so it's not proper fish and chips! 😄
 
Ginam said:
Makes you wonder what they are actually frying for that cheap price (chip shop in Hull)

Gina
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Cod, you can ask for haddock for a bit extra if you want.
 
Just smiffy said:
I read an article the other day that said two meals of fish a week increase’s chance of cancer….🤷🏼‍♂️ All these years saying it’s good for you down the pan…
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Oh dear just had fish for the 3rd night in a row.
At least I didn't fry it in old engine oil like they do in Hull. :LOL:
 
Lenny HB said:
Oh dear just had fish for the 3rd night in a row.
At least I didn't fry it in old engine oil like they do in Hull. :LOL:
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Au contraire ... we use proper dripping down 'ere me old mange tout! 😄
 
Normally have F&C's once every two or three weeks, our chippy the quality is excellant. The boss can't manage an OAP portion I can only just.
Since its gone up to £7 not had any and in no hurry to at that price.

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Ginam said:
I know some chippies use Pollock, a lot cheaper and tastes as good as cod in my opinion (y)

Gina
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Have to disagree, pollock is tasteless IMV, but cod and especially haddock have quite a distinct full flavour so I can usually tell immediately if I've been sold a pup.
 
Minxy said:
For some reason we've found in Scotland it's always at least 50% dearer, if not 100% dearer compared to where we are, not sure why ... plus you lot don't do scraps so it's not proper fish and chips! 😄
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From the prices others have quoted all around the country ... everywhere is dearer than where you are lol
 
Lenny HB said:
Oh dear just had fish for the 3rd night in a row.
At least I didn't fry it in old engine oil like they do in Hull. :LOL:
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I've had fish 4 times this week already lol

Tuna , smoked mackerel twice , and then haddock yesterday and i have mackerel for dinner again tomorrow


So much for trying to eat healthy
 
Minxy said:
Have to disagree, pollock is tasteless IMV, but cod and especially haddock have quite a distinct full flavour so I can usually tell immediately if I've been sold a pup.
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I have to butt in here. Most celebrity chefs agree with me on this, including my favourite, James Martin.

Gina
 
Right Then reporting back as promised from my recognisance mission to check out tonight's pricing on F&C's at Lees Fish & Chip shop Frimley High Street, Surrey. yes there was still a few of us waiting for fish to be freshly cooked even at 8.45 after the 6PM rush.
Medium Cod or Haddock, top quality fish, expertly cooked, £5.50
Large Sausage in Batter £2.20 Normal size £1.50
Really Good Chips Normal portion £2.20, Large £2.90.
Scampi 8 pieces £6.00
Rock Salmon, Skate Wing, or Plaice £6.00
Pea Fritter, Cod Roe, Spam Fritter £1.50
Black Pudding 2 slices in batter £2.00
Large Saveloys, cant remember.:unsure:
Meat Pies, Pukka Pie Brand £3.30 each, but we never try these.

So came back with 2 Medium Haddock, 1 normal chips = £13.20. Eat the lot with 2 slices of bread & butter, a large Gherkin, Tomato Sauce on the side. Although I chose medium Haddocks they were still very large, Fantastic!.(y)
LES

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Talking to our fishmonger who buys from Mevagissay, he said the fishing boat go to Plymouth to fill up with diesel as it’s cheaper, £4000 to fill the tank. No wonder fish is getting expensive!
 
TinaL said:
Right Then reporting back as promised from my recognisance mission to check out tonight's pricing on F&C's at Lees Fish & Chip shop Frimley High Street, Surrey. yes there was still a few of us waiting for fish to be freshly cooked even at 8.45 after the 6PM rush.
Medium Cod or Haddock, top quality fish, expertly cooked, £5.50
Large Sausage in Batter £2.20 Normal size £1.50
Really Good Chips Normal portion £2.20, Large £2.90.
Scampi 8 pieces £6.00
Rock Salmon, Skate Wing, or Plaice £6.00
Pea Fritter, Cod Roe, Spam Fritter £1.50
Black Pudding 2 slices in batter £2.00
Large Saveloys, cant remember.:unsure:
Meat Pies, Pukka Pie Brand £3.30 each, but we never try these.

So came back with 2 Medium Haddock, 1 normal chips = £13.20. Eat the lot with 2 slices of bread & butter, a large Gherkin, Tomato Sauce on the side. Although I chose medium Haddocks they were still very large, Fantastic!.(y)
LES
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I presume you shared them out for 2 people?
 
philann said:
Talking to our fishmonger who buys from Mevagissay, he said the fishing boat go to Plymouth to fill up with diesel as it’s cheaper, £4000 to fill the tank. No wonder fish is getting expensive!
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Didn't they stop the sale of red diesel at marina pumps? You certainly used to get it when my parents had a thirsty petrol boat. Had a feeling it was stopped some time ago which will just add to the problem.
 

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