Since it costs more, treat it like an event. Turn the higher price into a game. Have a “chip-off” with a friend—whose local shop nails the batter best? Make it a quest.
Or, go all out: buy the priciest, most legendary portion and eat it somewhere memorable. A park bench at sunset. Your sofa with the lights dimmed and a glass of bubbly. Because when you’re paying double, you deserve a little ceremony.
And honestly? The inflation is making us all better connoisseurs. We’re no longer grabbing just any chippy—we’re hunting for the best batter, the fluffiest chips, the freshest fish. We’re becoming experts.
An unexpected silver lining
Here’s what nobody tells you: a higher price means less waste. You savour every last crispy bit. No more leaving half a portion in the bin. You’re eating with intention, with gratitude for that precious, salty, golden goodness.
Soaring costs make fish and chips the UK’s most expensive takeaway
Plus, think of the story you’ll tell your grandkids. “Back in my day,” you’ll say, “a fish supper cost nearly a tenner!” They’ll gasp. You’ll be a legend of resilience.
