{"id":64,"date":"2021-06-04T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentconnect\/?p=64"},"modified":"2021-06-29T14:16:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T13:16:07","slug":"oh-my-cod-its-national-fish-and-chip-day-medways-favourite-chippie-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentconnect\/2021\/06\/04\/oh-my-cod-its-national-fish-and-chip-day-medways-favourite-chippie-confirmed\/","title":{"rendered":"Oh my Cod! It\u2019s National Fish and Chip Day: Medway\u2019s favourite chippie confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;d better believe it\u2019s National Fish and Chip Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched in 2015 by&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neoda.org.uk\/national-fish-and-chip-day\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Edible Oil Distributors\u2019 Association<\/a>, this annual event&nbsp;celebrates a British classic&nbsp;sold at the heart of every community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, we Britons eat some 382 million portions of fish &#8211; that\u2019s six servings for every man, woman and child!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfff.co.uk\/pages\/fish-and-chips\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nfff.co.uk\/pages\/fish-and-chips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Federation of Fish Friers<\/a>, there are an estimated 10,500 specialist fish and chip shops in the UK, drastically outnumbering other fast food outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier&nbsp;today, we asked you to vote for the Medway chippie that\u2019s&nbsp;batter&nbsp;than all the rest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results are in &#8211; just in time to order for dinner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g635679-d8115553-Reviews-Chips_on_the_Hill-Rochester_Kent_England.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g635679-d8115553-Reviews-Chips_on_the_Hill-Rochester_Kent_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chips on the Hill<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1622818061571!6m8!1m7!1sLCvIDuPxgfFNsL2e9--OoA!2m2!1d51.37786678430494!2d0.5066973614416155!3f50.368758380500914!4f-12.059768399249378!5f1.9587109090973311\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Votes:<\/strong>&nbsp;10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong>&nbsp;141 Cecil Rd, Rochester ME1 2HW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not bad, could do better &#8211; Chips on the Hill are a family-run fish and chips shop in Rochester that has been serving the local community since 1928.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bleweth on Tripadvisor said: &#8220;Everyone kept saying how great the fish and chips were here so I thought it was about time I tried them. I was not disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Fish was cooked to perfection with fabulous crispy batter. Lovely, friendly staff and reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g635679-d2532190-Reviews-Papas_Super_Fish-Rochester_Kent_England.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g635679-d2532190-Reviews-Papas_Super_Fish-Rochester_Kent_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Papa&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1622818025301!6m8!1m7!1szUuRhhVmZKgL0VjJcnGh0Q!2m2!1d51.36408242200765!2d0.5097440546035569!3f150.79720280868744!4f1.8413682544271524!5f1.9587109090973311\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Votes:<\/strong>&nbsp;11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong>&nbsp;1 Beatty Rd, Rochester ME1 2TG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Definitely&nbsp;a contender for the best chippie in Medway is&nbsp;Papa&#8217;s in Rochester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g503904-d4004619-Reviews-Crispins-Gillingham_Kent_England.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g503904-d4004619-Reviews-Crispins-Gillingham_Kent_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Crispins<\/strong> <strong>Fish Bar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1622817691780!6m8!1m7!1sqLf_cD05nW84fnoiAXyEKg!2m2!1d51.37474794836413!2d0.5833890070301804!3f273.33265436311615!4f-0.2670046393594987!5f3.325193203789971\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Votes:<\/strong>&nbsp;24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong>&nbsp;7 Twydall Green, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 6JY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sitting comfortably at third is Crispins Fish Bar in Gillingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Logue76 on TripAdvisor said: &#8220;The fish and chips from here are the best in the area. Whoever reviewed this place as terrible wouldn&#8217;t know good food if it slapped them in the chops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Eat food from here and you won&#8217;t be disappointed!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g503904-d13153968-Reviews-Peter_s_Fish_Chips-Gillingham_Kent_England.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g503904-d13153968-Reviews-Peter_s_Fish_Chips-Gillingham_Kent_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Peters<\/strong> <strong>Fish &amp; Chips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1622817958492!6m8!1m7!1s1lrSFJe8b2goJkrqWwf9KA!2m2!1d51.38386801485674!2d0.5450253459221275!3f311.49903751911705!4f-3.0956195604262433!5f2.299968626952992\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Votes:<\/strong>&nbsp;31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong>&nbsp;4 Trafalgar St, Gillingham ME7 4RL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second plaice goes to Peters Fish &amp; Chips in Gillingham with an impressive 31 votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g2183262-d11620986-Reviews-McCoys_Fish_Bar-Strood_Kent_England.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g2183262-d11620986-Reviews-McCoys_Fish_Bar-Strood_Kent_England.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>McCoys<\/strong> <strong>Frindsbury<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1622817240141!6m8!1m7!1s6YRT9JNe6FlibcpMs_lxKw!2m2!1d51.40190484453753!2d0.5014823634666838!3f166.40191815694558!4f-3.0417625676774094!5f1.9587109090973311\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Votes:<\/strong>&nbsp;61<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong>\u00a0110 Frindsbury Rd, Rochester ME2 4JB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s o-fish-al!&nbsp;McCoys Frindsbury is Medway\u2019s favourite fish and chip shop, as voted by you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anna Bence, a regular customer at McCoys, said: &#8220;McCoys are awesome! They have a massive menu and their chips are the best yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We love the fish and my little girl says the nuggets are better than McDonald&#8217;s.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;d better believe it\u2019s National Fish and Chip Day! Launched in 2015 by&nbsp;the&nbsp;National Edible Oil Distributors\u2019 Association, this annual event&nbsp;celebrates a British classic&nbsp;sold at the heart of every community. Each year, we Britons eat some 382 million portions of fish &#8211; that\u2019s six servings for every man, woman and child! 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