Andrew, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more chippies are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs.
There are around 11,000 fish and chip shops today - this number used to be around 35,000 at its peak in the 1920s. Andrew says many now sell items like fried chicken, pizzas, and burgers to keep their takeaways running.
Andrew claims menu changes have been caused by the increased prices of fish and also online ordering through sites such as Uber Eats and Just Eat. He says shops are now having to cater for families who want more than one food option.
"As such a part of the culture it is important fish and chip shops adapt,” he said. “We have been around for over 160 years and I am sure we will be around for a lot longer."
Take a look at some of the best pics from the beloved local chippy below...
1. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in five years. Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in FIVE YEARS.Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. There are around 11,000 fish and chip shops today - this number used to be around 35,000 at its peak in the 1920s.Andrew - who has run his shop Skippers of Euxton for since 2007 - believes he is now one of only a handful up and down the country who still only sell the iconic British dish.
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2. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in five years. Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in FIVE YEARS.Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. There are around 11,000 fish and chip shops today - this number used to be around 35,000 at its peak in the 1920s.Andrew - who has run his shop Skippers of Euxton for since 2007 - believes he is now one of only a handful up and down the country who still only sell the iconic British dish.
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3. Naomi Phillips scooping mushy peas into a container. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in five years. Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in FIVE YEARS.Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. There are around 11,000 fish and chip shops today - this number used to be around 35,000 at its peak in the 1920s.Andrew - who has run his shop Skippers of Euxton for since 2007 - believes he is now one of only a handful up and down the country who still only sell the iconic British dish.
William Lailey / SWNS
4. Naomi Phillips hands an order of traditional fish and chips to a customer in the shop. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in five years. Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. The head of Britain's fish and chip shop industry has warned that traditional chippies will disappear in FIVE YEARS.Andrew Crook, 50 - who is the president of the National Federation of Fish Friers - says more are having to add burgers and pizzas to their menus to survive due to lower footfall and rising costs. There are around 11,000 fish and chip shops today - this number used to be around 35,000 at its peak in the 1920s.Andrew - who has run his shop Skippers of Euxton for since 2007 - believes he is now one of only a handful up and down the country who still only sell the iconic British dish.
William Lailey / SWNS