'I worked in chippy for five years - this is the one thing I would never order'
dailyrecord.co.ukA man who used to work in a fish and chip shop for five years has revealed the one thing he would never order. With more than 10,500 specialised shops across the UK - the secrets of what goes on behind the scenes in your local chippy are not as well-known.
As reported by the Mirror, Jordan Luxford - who swapped frying fish for running A-Star Waste Management in Sussex - has discussed his experience.Jordan once dished up Britain's favourite fry-up at Wimbledon in 2019 - and he has now shared some insight from his five years' tenure in various fish and chip shops along the south coast.He gave some insight into the frying process, saying: "Most people wouldn't know that after we cook battered products in our oil we would follow it with a batch of chips." According to Jordan, this helps get rid of the tiny batter fragments that linger even after sieving.
Regarding the diversity cooking in those bubbly pots, the former Wimbledon chef revealed that it's fair game, from traditional cod and haddock to confectioneries like chocolate bars.
But having been on the frontline, there are certain items Jordan avoids at all costs now. He told the Express: "I would never order a fried beef burger!
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