Enjoying a chippy tea is often seen as an integral part of being a northerner and they have long been the Friday evening meal of choice for many families.
In some people's view you cannot beat it, whether that be in the form of a chip barm, a jumbo sausage, or even classic fish and chips. Perhaps controversially (as someone born in Bolton and who has spent all but about six months of my 28 years living in the north west of England) it is far from my favourite dish.
Firstly, I always find that the size of the fish can be very hit and miss and you do not always know what you're paying for. As for the chips, they're regularly paler than I would like and not as crispy as I would have them if I was making them at home.
