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Old 04-07-2007, 12:58   #1
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 13:07   #2
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 13:09   #3
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 13:20   #4
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you greedy buggers!!
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Old 04-07-2007, 14:03   #5
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 14:14   #6
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 14:15   #7
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 14:28   #8
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 14:39   #9
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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
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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Old 04-07-2007, 14:45   #10
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Salt & vinegar 50p to cover inflation, growing rents and rates.
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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Old 04-07-2007, 14:52   #11
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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......
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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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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Old 04-07-2007, 14:59   #13
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Oaklea chippy & York Street still serve decent portions, also Henry Street in Church
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Old 04-07-2007, 15:08   #14
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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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Old 04-07-2007, 15:19   #15
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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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