Fish and chip lovers in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway will be joining the rest of the UK to celebrate National Fish & Chip Day on Friday, June 3rd.
Andrew Moore, of Moore’s Fish and Chip Shop in Castle Douglas, will be marking the occasion by donating £1 from every Fish Supper sold on the day to The Fishermen’s Mission.
We have chosen to donate The Fishermen’s Mission as it supports the families of fishermen lost at sea and those fishermen who come across hardship. The Mission is very supportive in the local area as fishing is a part of the local economy. Without fishermen there would be none of the nation’s favourite dish of fish and chips for us to enjoy.
Moore’s has been serving fresh fish and chips to the local community and visitors to Castle Douglas since 1977 and they’re asking customers to come together to celebrate Britain’s best-loved fast food by tucking in to a portion of sizzling fish and chips.
Andrew said: “We all agree nothing can beat a portion of steaming fresh white fish fried in hot, crispy batter, served with a pile of lip-smacking chips – the only debate is whether you top it with salt, vinegar, sauce, mushy peas or a pickled egg!
“So celebrate British fish and chips and join in with National Fish & Chip Day
on Friday, June 3rd by coming down to Moore’s and enjoying a good old-fashioned Friday night fish supper.
“I look forward to serving you!”
National Fish & Chip Day is about giving fish and chips the recognition it
deserves and helping to secure its position as the nation’s favourite dish. The event, which will take place on the first Friday in June every year, already has the backing of key players in the industry.
The national event is once again being championed by trade organisation, The National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association, who represent packers and distributors of oils and fats in the UK. NEODA President, Andrew Marriott, comments, “National Fish and Chip Day celebrates the stars who work hard to bring Brits their favourite traditional takeaway. We want to bring the whole industry together to celebrate and showcase the great British institution that is fish and chips.”
“To help build support in anticipation for the event, we are urging people to start tweeting with the hashtag #NationalFishandChipDay.”
Visit www.nationalfishandchipday.org.uk to find out more.
