A BARRY chippy will be giving away free chips this weekend.
Fryer Tuck in Richard Street will be hosting a 'chip drop' between midday on 2pm on Friday, August 25, as part of a campaign by vinegar company Sarsons dubbed 'Fryday'.
The business is hosting a ‘chip drop’, with free chips available at the Fryer Tuck between midday and 2pm on Friday, August 25.
Sarsons are giving away free chips in a bid to protect Wales’ much loved national dish, fish, and chips, they are also supporting local chip shops to help stem the tide of chippie closures in just 12 months.
Chris Christou, owner of Fryer Tuck, said: “The fish and chip industry has survived countless challenges over the last decade, but these last few years have been extremely hard from an operational perspective.
"It’s alarming to see the industry in such decline and initiatives like Sarson’s Fryday shine a light on the challenges I and other operators across Barry and the country face.
Fryer Tuck chippy in Barry to give away free chips, as part of Sarson's Fryday campaign. Picture: Google
"As a proud third-generation fish and chip shop owner, I am delighted to participate in Sarson’s Fryday campaign. I look forward to giving back to the community and welcoming customers old and new to join Sarson’s Fryday at Fryer Tuck”.
Barry Island's fish and chips by the beach is a must-do activity on a sunny summer day, and this weekend the activity will be top of the list for hundreds of locals and tourists.
Whilst the dish is a big part of Welsh culture, today, chip shops along the coast are struggling to keep up with rising operational costs, with many forced to shut their doors after being passed down from generation to generation.
Sarsons are urging locals to help save their chippie by turning up to Fryer Tuck on Richard Street to show support for their local and to claim some free fresh chips.
Katy Holder, brand manager, Mizkan Euro added: “Now in its second year, Sarson’s Fryday has one aim; to support the Fish and Chip shop industry during unequivocally challenging operational conditions - a result of which has seen many operators having to shut their doors and switch off their fryers in droves.
Fish and Chips is one of the most popular dishes in Wales when visiting the seaside. Picture: Newsquest
"So far, we’ve reimbursed hundreds of free meals to households who are feeling the pinch themselves, whilst putting money directly into the tills of the hard-working Chippy operators who keep this iconic British culinary institution alive.
“This summer, we plan to go one step further, by giving away one tonne of free chips to the nation.
"From Barry, to Blackpool, Newquay to Newcastle, however Brits plan to slosh on the Sarson’s, we urge them to visit their local chippy…with the added incentive that their chippy tea, might just be free! Together we can batter this crisis, one chip at a time”.
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