As the sunshine beams down on the nation this weekend, many in seaside towns will be considering having fish and chips for their dinner.
Best enjoyed wrapped in newspaper, drenched in vinegar and preferably seated somewhere by the coast, tucking into the nation's most beloved dish is up there with grey weather and the Beatles as a staple of UK culture.
But with 11,00 chippies across the UK to choose from, there's some pretty stiff competition as to which are the best.