Meet the man on a mission to instil the word iconic back into Brown's Fish and Chips shop in Chorley
Alex travels at least three hours a day to make sure the people of Chorley are happy with their food.
Mention the words fish and chip shop and it instantly transports you back to a care free, happy time with an indulgent treat in your hands - not to mention the smell of salt and vinegar wafting through the air.
One man is on a mission to bring these old school times back to the people of Chorley and further afield.
Meet Alex Valyandis, 34, who has taken over the reins at Brown’s Fish and Chips Shop, located at 33 Parker Street.
Originally from Cyprus, he is no stranger to running businesses having descended from a family full of fish and chip shop owners.
Such is his dedication to the cause, he travels from his home city of Wrexham to Chorley at least three time a week.
The family has been running fish and chip shops across the UK since the 50s, collecting awards as they go.
The most recent of which is being nominated as one of the 10 finalists in the running to be named Leader Best Chippy 2026 with their shop in Wales.
The popular chippy closed last month after the previous owner shut up shop.
Hungry customers wanting a chippy tea were left shocked upon finding a ‘Dear customers’ sign on the door informing them that it would be taken over by new owners.
Alex said: “I want this shop to be brought back to life the way it deserves to be.
“The food needs to be of the best quality and something for us to be proud of.
“We have already had such a welcoming response from the locals and I would like to potentially open another shop in Preston.”
He added:“We will be specialising in all the old school comfort foods such as puddings, pies, battered sausages, fish cakes and bites and haggis.”
What message has he for the good people of Chorley?
“Your chip shop is in good hands.
“We cannot wait to welcome you with delicious food and excellent service.”
The shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 11.30am-2pm/4pm-9pm.