One of UK's best fish and chip shops to open in Harrogate launching a new takeaway rivalry

A new fish and chip shop is to open in Harrogate with a jumbo-sized reputation.
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Having been an award-winning institution in Leeds for decades, Portside Fish and Chips is preparing to open its doors in Harrogate.

With a reputation for not only being in the top ten fish and chip shops in Yorkshire but in the top 50 in the UK, the imminent arrival of Portside is sure to ignite some friendly fish n chip rivalry in this particular part of Harrogate.

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Set to be located at 52 High Street in Starbeck, Portside Fish and Chips will join existing fish and chip businesses in the same part of town, namely Bradley’s at 12 High Street and Drake’s at 65 Knaresborough Road.

Set to be located at 52 High Street in Starbeck, Harrogate, Portside Fish and Chips will join existing fish and chip businesses in the same part of town. (Picture Graham Chalmers)Set to be located at 52 High Street in Starbeck, Harrogate, Portside Fish and Chips will join existing fish and chip businesses in the same part of town. (Picture Graham Chalmers)
Set to be located at 52 High Street in Starbeck, Harrogate, Portside Fish and Chips will join existing fish and chip businesses in the same part of town. (Picture Graham Chalmers)

The independent Leeds company trades under the banner “not your average chippy” at its main home on Harrogate Road in Moortown in Leeds where it displays its awards success in the 2022/2023 Fry Awards, as well as outlets in Kirkstall and South Emsall.

Its pride in cooking all of its fish and chips in vegetable oil with the chips cooked separately and the offer of vegetarian and vegan options sets a marker for quality far and wide.

Locals In Moortown swear by its spicy chip seasoning.

Portside Fish and Chips is now recruiting staff in readiness for its opening as the interior of the shop takes shape.

Vacancies include a fryer, counter assistants, preparation staff and part-time cleaners.

Training will be provided for the fryer’s position.

More information: https://portsidefnc.co.uk/