THE Chippy Tour is a nationwide journey led by Stephen Peel, a culinary professional and author who has reviewed more than 150 fish and chip shops to date.
His mission is to celebrate and support traditional chippies, highlighting their quality, value, and contribution to British food culture.
Stephen is regarded as an authority within the fish and chip industry, known for his fair, insightful, and entertaining video reviews on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel.
A battered sausage was sampled(Image: Stephen Peel)
Each visit is carried out incognito to ensure authentic, unbiased assessments without any free meals or special treatment.
The Chippy Tour has become a trusted source for readers and viewers who value genuine, down-to-earth food journalism that keeps Britain's favourite takeaway in the spotlight.
Holmes Chapel is surrounded by lush countryside and rolling roads, and London Road Fish Bar is ideally situated just off a main road, with ample parking in a horseshoe of small shops.
He was impressed by the eatery(Image: Stephen Peel)
Upon entering, it was clear that the owners and staff take great pride in what they have and what they do.
The shop is spotlessly clean and tidy, and the service was polite and friendly.
I ordered the halloumi kebab, which came on a small pitta and contained plenty of halloumi fried in a light, tasty batter, complemented by a fresh, flavoursome salad.
The pitta was tasty(Image: Stephen Peel)
The large haddock was a sight to behold, a thick, generous portion of fresh, flavourful fish encased in a light, crispy golden batter.
The chips were far from uniform, with an appealing mix of shapes and sizes; some were thin and crispy, while others were plump and tender.
The mushy peas were a vivid green, and I would have preferred a more natural colour with less seasoning, though this didn't impair the taste; they were thick and delicious.
Mushy peas were thick and flavourful(Image: Stephen Peel)
The gravy was rich, dense, and beefy, pairing well with both the chips and the fish.
The battered sausage was tasty, although the batter was a little thick and slightly oily; it was still enjoyable all the same.