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04-07-2007, 12:58
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Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
and yet the prices just keep goin up?
i went to the church street shop for some fish and chips and when she put the chips on the paper i was like u gotta be kidding me
it was tiny!
and the fish wasnt big either - could've got a much more filling meal for £3
i know its not all shops hte one in ozzy does decent portions.
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04-07-2007, 13:07
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
Maybe the owner has watched "Super Size Me" and is expressing concern about the health of his customers ...
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04-07-2007, 13:09
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
although being the best chippy in accrington the portion sizes are v small, try burnley road you get plenty there !
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04-07-2007, 13:20
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
you greedy buggers!!
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04-07-2007, 14:03
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
Whenever we get chips one portion is always enough for two people.
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04-07-2007, 14:14
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
Fish and chips for three quid! Another reminder of my advancing age ... I can remember fish, chips, and peas for 1/6! At the Pilot House: massive portions of cod and chips, or haddock and chips, with a pint of John Smiths, for about $10.
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04-07-2007, 14:15
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
Of course, the air fare to Canada etc. does tend to make it less of a bargain.
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04-07-2007, 14:28
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
We used to get a portion of chips and 2 small sausages for our youngest 2 ....now we have to buy a portion each ........... and not because the kids are getting bigger either
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04-07-2007, 14:39
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
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Originally Posted by Trentster
We used to get a portion of chips and 2 small sausages for our youngest 2 ....now we have to buy a portion each ........... and not because the kids are getting bigger either
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Next year it could be 6 chips and one sausage. (Boom and Bust)
That is down to ten years sustained growth and financial stability.
Salt & vinegar 50p to cover inflation, growing rents and rates.
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Last edited by Royboy39; 04-07-2007 at 14:42.
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04-07-2007, 14:45
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
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Originally Posted by Royboy39
Salt & vinegar 50p to cover inflation, growing rents and rates.
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You wrote this in jest but our canteen/resturant at work actually charges 6p for a sachet of vinegar! Salt is currently free......
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04-07-2007, 14:52
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
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Originally Posted by entwisi
You wrote this in jest but our canteen/resturant at work actually charges 6p for a sachet of vinegar! Salt is currently free......
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Crude vinegar (Chip shop) is about a pound a bucket full and most of that is diluted.
I think I may be tempted to carry some in my pocket if fish and chips were on the menu.
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04-07-2007, 14:56
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
never had a small portion there mani, will watch like a hawk on me next visit,if its small i'm a superb bitcher. especially when its food.
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04-07-2007, 14:59
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
Oaklea chippy & York Street still serve decent portions, also Henry Street in Church
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04-07-2007, 15:08
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
Had lunch in the cafe there yesterday, and the portions were ample...even for me, and I have a good appetite.
Don't know about the take-away counter though.
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04-07-2007, 15:19
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Re: Why are portions gettin smaller from the chip shop
I've had small portions there before, at many chipies now they offer different size portions, we always get a large portion between three.
Many moons ago when we had a chippy (70's/80's) my mum used to give about 3 scoops per portion, now your lucky if you get a scoop.
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