Reviewing the UK'S CHEAPEST £3 FISH AND CHIP SHOP - A RANT!
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- I'm in the North East Lincolnshire town of Grimsby today, home to Mathew's Chippy which is officially the UK's cheapest fish and chips... serving haddock, chips and mushy peas for a grand total of £3. I must say, I'm absolutely staggered by this price!
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How much did I say it cost again?
Fiver was it? 😅
Gary was it £3.00
We’re is it
I hope the tip box is overflowing for Mr Matthews ;-)
Swear I heard you say £30 Gary seriously tho you'd have to go back to the 90s to find prices like that and the food looked too.
The gentleman that owns the fish and chip shop deserves recognition. He doesn't earn any profit from the fish and chips as he cares about his community - big respect to him!
If I was a criminal, and I'm not, I would say it looks like a perfect money laundering scheme!
Any profit? The gentleman still needs to feed himself and/or his family.
@@Ryan-so3uno k if they can live on F&Cs
I think he is susubsidising his customers........
My strong suspicion is that it does not wash its face. I have mixed feelings about exposing it so widely, so people that are not in the local community can take advantage. Perhaps there should be a pay what you think is fair option?
These are the kind of people who should be getting an MBE instead of corrupt politicians. Well done to the Matthews for making affordable fish & chips to your community.
I agree completely Terance 👍
Yes totally agree, but we do live in an inverted world where 'criminals' (in the true sense of the word), hiding behind a corrupted system get more recognition than those who really deserve it, Unfortunately...
You are so right!
and instead of footballers
@@eiredbln8432 and influencers
The chip shop owners are providing a great affordable public service for many famalies in these difficult times with cost of living etc. They deserve medals.
I agree with you completely well done to the owners
I was born in a small mining village in Derbyshire, and the owner of the chippie was so good to the community they named a Street after her. It was named Alice's View, she put food into the belly of many, when money was really short. A true local hero.
That is truly fantastic to hear. Well done to the owner, Paul.
Is the business subsidized by the government in order to sell that low? Thats insane pricing for what you get.
@@Mclaren1976 Ther was no subsidy's in the 1950s, they called it caring for the community. Something sadly missing today!.
the word community reminds we of a political word
@@patrikpass2962 AND.
We often debate what defines patriotism, but to me, those who make personal sacrifices for their local community are the real deal. Bravo Mathew's Chippy.
Couldn't agree more
Nothing about patriotism! Just about humanity ! I live in London and we have a few communities who have food kitchens where anyone can go and have a hot meal for free !
Shockingly they are mostly Muslim run places
@@shsh-he5qg Muslims can be also be patriots my friend. Waving a flag around isn’t patriotism
On the other hand, a new entrepreneur would not stand a chance. Even if he just wants to make a decent profit, he or she could not compete.
So, if even a modest living is not possible, no entrepreneur would invest his money in that neighbourhood...
And why is it so expensive? Rent - labour - gas/electricity.
Investing in equipment is also very expensive.
Abso bloody lutely
Meal on me! And what a meal! Thank you Mr & Mrs Mathews and thanks to you Gary and "Bob" the cameraman :)
That's incredibly kind of you Simone. Please take care and if there's anything I can do, please let me know by email.
Legend
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Who would have thought that the poor man's F&C would become a luxury !
Some people would have had F&C two or more days a week nowadays once a month would be great.
Dad society we've turned out to become....griffters vs Mr&Mrs Matthews.
Hope the 👑 can be alerted to this state of affairs and award this couple an OBE at least.
Where is this?
This honestly puts a tear in my eye. Considering how prepared others are to rip us all off these days, we need more people like this Chippy owner in the country helping our communities. That is a hearty and very affordable meal for sure. Hats off to the owner/s. 👍
Completely agree with you Dean
Local and National Heroes. I salute their service to the community.
"Considering how prepared others are to rip us all off these days'
Those other chippies have rent, wages and other overheads to pay for. Are you expecting the to work for free? On Monday when you go into work, tell your boss that you want your wages to drop by 50% as you feel that you are ripping him off, for the amount of work that you actually do.
@@ataxpayer723 100% of the time its the boss ripping off the employee, not the other way around.
The good man that runs that shop must be a treasure in his community I wish we had someone like him down in Cornwall.
I agree with you completely Alan 💯👍
I've lived here for 15 years and I went to Matthew's chippy for the first time last week I've gotta say I was impressed and the fact it comes in a box is even better,
That is fantastic to hear thank you for visiting
I'm old fashioned
I prefer mine wrapped in good old newspaper.
Presentation 2nd to none!
Hi Gary, I literally watched a documentary on TH-cam not two weeks ago about life in Grimsby... One of the poorest areas in England & struggling with crime. This fish & chip shop featured in the documentary & the owner does his best to keep the prices as low as possible to help locals. The feedback was that it's a decent meal for a very low price. So cool that you stopped here! This place deserves a good shout-out. Personally, I would give it a 10... Not because it's the best fish & chips, but 10/10 because I don't think you could possibly beat that value, anywhere else in the UK, for what is still a good meal. 💙
The people who run this shop are absolute gems Erin. They truly deserve all the best.
@@GaryEats It truly is so refreshing to see a small business focused on helping the community, rather than profits + lovely people too!
@@GaryEatsjust cost me £7 for a pint in Manchester 🤣 worlds gone mad
£3 for that fish and chips makes it the best.
@@Erin-Christine What was the name of the doc you watched duck?
Whoever runs that fish and chip shop deserves an OBE award. Not enough people left like that in Britain.
Not an OBE, that is too high ranking for a first award. But I could definitely see them getting a BEM (British Empire Medal) or even an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire).
@@stevebarlow3154 Starmer received a knighthood for doing his highly paid job and that was his first award.
No way! Royal awards are old hat and not worth a thing being handed down by an historically tyrannical un-elected leach of a family. The government, And pride of Britain, Should do something special to recognise these great citizens :)
Not many British people left in Britain.....
@@yanikem6655 He became head of the CPS and received the same award as if he had become the head of a Government Department. The awards to public servants are supposed to stop them becoming corrupt and taking bribes. Which seems to work as the UK public service is the most honest and least corrupt in the world.
Normally if someone is doing good works for charity or the like, the first award they will receive is an MBE. If they carry on doing exceptional work for charity etc over a period of years they would be awarded an OBE. After that it would be a CBE, then a knighthood.
That fish and chips looked better than the £40 jobby down in harrods 😂Worlds gone mad, but Matthew's keeping his local community sane.
I agree completely Harold thank you
hats off to the owner, you cant buy a decent packet of fish fingers for less than 3 quid, couple of quid for a bag of frozen chips and a quid for a tin of mushy peas, he deserves a medal for helping his local community in a time where food prices can be sky high in supermarkets for struggling families.
Spot on, amazing from the owners
Community award for Mr and Mrs Matthews 🏆
Give them a knighthood and the keys to the city for doing fish n chips for only £3.00
Looks like a good old-fashioned chippy Well done Matthew s😊Going to Whitby to try Trenchers Gary 😊😊
Open more F&C shops Mr and Mrs Matthews all over England please.The
I want the old style of F&C at a reasonable price.
That may not of been the best tasting fish and chips but to someone who’s really poor that to them could be the best meal they have ever had , hats of to that chippy owner 👍👍👍
its the shame our government are not on the same page as this guy, im definitely going there 1 day and leave a very large tip
not have ffs
@@Skankhunt42-gg6vf learn english
It was perfectly acceptable, enjoyed it a lot. Value was obscene
Honestly it doesn't matter a flying fig, if it's the best or not, infect that doesn't come into it. If the owner heard any comparisons he would no doubt be depressed. His working his butt off.
Really enjoyed this one, seems this guy is doing it just for doing good for the community. They own 5 chippies if what I read is correct and he owns a fish supply but still, nobody forces them to provide this kind of good food at that low price. Wonderfull and great respect.
Yes they've done a great job. The haddock isn't smoked, I had a mix up with the owners but the fish itself is fantastic for the price
if they are doing it for the community they should have a tip box on the side..that family needs a medal.🎉🎉
saying that a smoked fish spoils fish and chips for me
It’s done cheaply as he thinks of the community not his bank balance . Others think profit first and community is way down the list . He knows the cost of living is horrendous, and goes out of his way to help others. The guys a local hero
Definitely agree with you
@@stevehornsby7727 Very much so. Hope Gary gives all his ad revenue back to the community or charity for this video too ... its only fair. Making money off the review on the back of a non-profit wouldn't be right.
@@nodefour That's very true. When some reviewers say it cost so much money for a small steak but they're not really paying for it but their viewers. Hopefully Gary thinks the same
Their definitely needs to be more like those owners, and i agree with Gary, they deserve recognition for it.
@@stevehornsby7727 - you and the guy you're responding to need a BIG reality check. Or were you taken in by the hilarious inaccurate 'how much does this guy earn from TH-cam' video that was put up by that other atrocious channel? Educate yourselves.
The chippy owner is a hero. Feeding people is so important, for some people this must be a lifeline, good review Gary and son 🙂
I completely agree with you
Hats off to Mathews Chippy. It's simply incredible that he can and is providing an essential service to the community. Hope he stays open for many years to come i would live to come and visit in person one day as i live in West Berkshire. The last time I was in Grimsby was nearly 40 years ago. Full honours due to him and his staff.
I think they are doing a wonderful job for the local community
£3!!! That is unbelievable. As a Londoner, you'd need a De Lorean, 1.21 Gigawatts, and go back to 1980 to pay that for fish and chips!
Marty!!
My local on £4.80 for cod and chips
@@PixelVogue What is it Doc ?
😂😂😂
@@usersnoozer846mine 5.50 here in sheff....london just silly but they pay cos they loaded
That chip shop owner needs media recognition a genuine person who’s helping their community
I agree with you completely
By putting other chippers out of business?
Exactly
yes.......take note starmer!
Yeah need more like him/them amazing stuff.
Mind blowing how he’s got it down to £3. Freshly cooked fish is always a treat. It’s a real service to his local community. Hats off.
Hats of indeed Robin. Truly outstanding
🎉not all heroes wear capes,that lady and gentlemen are😊
And the portion is better then you pay 12 to 14 quid. The man deserves the Nobel peace prize, or a knighthood.
So lovely that there are altruistic people left. They looked perfectly adequate and a good portion. I’ve seen these before on local TV so hopefully they’ll get recognised at some point. I think Covid has been a great excuse for hyping prices up and I’ve had F&C four times the price that hasn’t looked as good. I think some of the items were only a £1 Gary, is that correct? 😉
Have a lovely BH weekend too 😊
@@DaleBaker-e3u possibly both
You do great work highlighting the great work of these fish & chip shop owners. It's great to see this video has so many views and wouldn't it be lovely if more communities had their very own Mr & Mrs Matthews.
That’s very kind. I think the owners are amazing, Jeremy.
People like Mr Matthews should get honours for what they are doing for their local community! £3.00 for some families is live or die, as poverty gets higher due to the cost of living going up and up. There should be more people like this around the country because a lot of people don't get good food in their bellies. Well done Gary for showing us this inspirational person(s)
I honestly agree with you John, doing more for the local community than the councils
Gary, the owner should be rewarded for keeping his prices low so the local community can enjoy one of the most popular meals we have in this country.
I agree with you completely, Peter
He's charging 86 quid for curry sauce mate
@@johngilmore697are you alright? If you watched the vid he clearly says it was 80p. No ones charging 86 quid for a tub of curry
@@YesMush. A fiver for one of those wooden folks
The world needs more people like Mr and Mrs Mathews. Nice to see good people celebrated.
Totally agree with you
Totally and utterly agree with you
Gary you look so hungry like you just broke ou5 of jail …! 😂😂 😂
The King should come by and patronize this shop, at least as a show of his concern for his people.
AMAZING !! Big shoutout to Mr Mathew's. Cheapest fish, chips and peas in our area is £7.10 and they taste great. Nice review Gary thankyou 👍
I agree they deserve recognition
I wouldn't be surprised if he's running it like a Ponzi scheme, running a loss and shovelling in money from elsewhere.
If I was a cynic I'd think that some chippies ( and other takeaways ) have used the cost of living crisis, energy price hikes and fish 'sustainability' issues to charge unreasonably high prices 🤔. The chippie is an important part of a community, 10/10 to Mr and Mrs Matthews
You are right, they all have. But so have their suppliers etc. It's all greed. And everyone has jumped on the bandwagon.
I was having a gripe to my local chippy owner about the rising costs of fish and chips. He then proceeded to tell me that the last few years he’d been pushed to brink. He’s shut his seated restaurant - only opens 3 days Thur - Fri because he said energy costs (lighting, heating), council business rates sky high. He told me that cooking oil used to be £14 per vat it’s now £28, price of cod / haddock astronomical - esp if London based. He doesn’t have a fish market on his doorstep. He said cost of potatoes has also sky rocketed. He said he and his family have been in the fish a chip business for 50 years and he has never known it so bad. It’s not just about the fish a chips, it’s all the other overheads as well - rental, energy, staff, business rates, rising food and distribution costs. When someone who has been doing it for 20+ years wants to throw the towel in - you know it’s not good. I was so upset to hear it pushed him to such a desperate place. At the end of the day they also have to earn a living and support their families. ps he also told me that a lot of f&c owners had resorted to frozen fish / cheaper cuts to keep costs down but fresh fish was the one thing he would not compromise over!! This place is close to Grimsby - so probably far easier to get cheap fish. I am sure accessibility is a major factor in keeping costs down.
I think the fact they knock it out for 3 quid proves beyond all doubt that this industry has been mugging off it's loyal customers for a long time.
This is absolutely incredible, loved it here
That is a fact, a lot of food establishments have hiked their prices by a lot more than the rate of inflation. Quite a disgusting practice it is too.
The funny thing is , is that its not only cheap, but that the portion size, quality and flakiness of that haddock is amongst the best ive seen.
It was excellent all things considered!
Gary,
Mr & Mrs Mathews are not the only people doing something for the community, it's your review which hopefully will enhance possibly the cheapest fish and chips in the UK.
You get the thumbs up & also deserve an award for looking after the public with your lovely awesome reviews 👌
Well done for travelling & helping local businesses!
Hats off to you as well mate,
Can't fault ya 👍
Great review!!!!
Tel, you are a star. Have always been a star since the channel began and continue to be one. Thanks so much!
@@GaryEats I just continue to enjoy the channel as always, Your the best!!! Thanks for the kindness, not just to me but all of the subscribers, it's an awesome community mate 👍
He's not a charity, it's a buisiness there to make a profit though i struggle to see how he does on those prices with overheads etc.
@@julianwebb9169 I agree with you Julian, I honestly can't see where any profit is being made mate.
Well said Tel. You are also a gentleman. Gary and Son are just rocketing to stardom. I don't think I have seen more comments on another channel. That says it all. And the subs keep increasing on a daily basis. Have a lovely long weekend. Take care, S
Gary is a lovely person that acknowledges the commitment of others. Thanks!
That’s very, very kind to say, thank you
Does anyone else here automatically give Gary's videos a thumbs up before even watching them, just knowing they're going to be good?
There have been so many times I've forgotten to give them a like and then felt I've had to go back over several episodes to make sure I've given them that acknowledgement. I've thought that if Gary can spend hours personally replying to comments, it's no great effort for me to do that. I might have missed a few.
Nowadays, I've simply made it a habit to give an instant like so I don't forget. Never had to take back the compliment!
Thanks again for giving us another enjoyable video full of warmth, humour and insight Gary. Now I'm going to actually watch it!
No
That's very kind Nicholas. Please don't take the time out of your day, not a problem with me!
ya
yes i always do so I dont forget at the end......this is Gazza ...all his vid's are top notch...
Say Say all of us. Awesome comment Nicholas!!
Well done Gary for advertising the ‘little guy’ who shows up the others! Hats off to the guy who runs the chippy and his outlook on life. Knight him!
Anytime Mike. they deserve it more than anything
There's not one person here in the USA in the food industry that can be compared to this kind gentleman. What a blessing he is to his community.
Yes its amazing. He's turned his shop into a charity for the community.
I completely agree with you, thank you Terry
There are a lot of communities with restaurants run by non profits. They charge whatever you’d like to donate. Free if you want. Did you even try to look anything up before making a weird blanket statement like that?
Absolutely incredible what these couple are doing for their community. I still don't know how they are even covering basic costs though. But hats off to them. Yes you are right - they deserve recognition and utter respect for their complete lack of greed and their community spirit. How amazing would it be to see far far more community focused businesses like this one. I really really think that they deserve a full 10, irrespective of it not being the best. The price plays a significant part in our judgement of all consumables and whilst we take into consideration ethical buying and environmental impact - what about community impact. They just scored top marks in my book. Well done. 🧡 Give me people like that any day over the likes of Gordon Ramsay.
Even putting the cost aside, that's actually one of the best looking fish and chips I've seen on your channel. Factoring in the cost, the Mr and Mrs Matthews deserve an OBE, at least! At the price I don't know how you couldn't give it a flat 10/10.
I completely agree with you. One of the better ones for sure
What an absolute gent, rare to find store owners with such integrity
I agree with you 100% the owners are food heroes
Gary I have to say , that is one of the most eye opening reviews you have done £3 for what was a large in house smoked haddock chips and mushy peas , absolutely incredible , I said to you a couple of weeks ago I paid £25:50 for 2 regular cod and chips , you asked why are fish and chip shops charging these ridiculous prices , the reason is because fools like me pay those prices without complaint , this particular shop is showing that we have been ripped off for years ok he’s not making a profit because he’s helping his community which is an amazing thing to do , i would happily hand him a tenner and say keep the change because not only would I be getting what I would consider value for money but I’d be happy to think that I’d be helping this guy make a little bit of money for what he’s doing for his community , £1 for those onion rings is unbelievable , if I lived near there I think I’d probably weigh 30 stone as I’d more than likely be in there every night , great review as usual my friend 👍
Thank you very much Deano. It's astonishing what Mr Mathews has done for his community!
Regular access to £1 onion rings would probably end me 🤣. Good thing I live up Teesside way a good 2 hours drive from here LOL.
Sorry but you are attacking the wrong people.
Few people (other than the "celeb" names attached) start a business wishing to "rip people off" but councils, government and commercial property owners have no such scruples.
Every town/city has the same problem. Start a business, have some success then watch it destroyed by local rate hikes, tax take and rent increases. Only the big corporate businesses (and "charity" rip offs) can survive. And then they have a monopoly.
Wow … what an amazing find, So much respect to the people running that place and making their community top priority with the service they provide … there are many families struggling in these current times and providing food in the way they do is worthy of some sort of recognition …… great place to do the review, please tell me there was at least one car that beeped you whilst editing etc … I can’t except no car actually beeped you …. 😅😅 ..
I agree with you. The owners are doing a wonderful job for the local community. Absolutely no one beeped the horn
The owner of the chippy deserves a big shout out for what he is doing for his community. These are the people/businesses we should be supporting. What a wonderful gesture. I live in a relatively poor area of the North East and you couldn't get that dish for under £12 up here!
I agree you completely. I think the owners are doing a fantastic job for the local community Lisa.
For £3 I was expecting to see a token fish fillet about a third of what you received, a small portion of chips and mushy peas - and would have thought that good value - what you received for £3 was simply unbelievable - superb value - a real service to the community.
Ikr! All this talk about it being £3 and nobody mentioning that the portion is absolutely massive and would easily feed two. £1.50 fish and chips really
I agree with you completely, Martin. They are doing a tremendous job.
for 3.80 of your pounds you too can enjoy 1 small fish and chips but no peas and ketchup/vinegar are an extra cost and we have the nineth longest coastline in the world for 5 million people. sometimes the old protectionist economy of the 70's looks like the gold standard as everything is export price linked now!!! Don't mention the price of meat
Excellent! They deserve a medal 🏅 10/10 🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😀
They deserve all the good karma coming their way. Bless them for their kind hearts. I'm sure many ppl Ned them. At this price point, ( note nice packaging even incl.) Doesn't it make you wonder....why is nobody else doing this,say @£5.00.
Theres a reason we all love watching your videos!
You are genuine, the real deal and what you see if what you get! ❤
That’s really kind, thank you very much ❤️
I award Mr & Mrs Matthews a 10* Gary! How moving to see people who really care about their community and the fish and chips looked great too. They deserve all our best wishes 😊❤
I completely agree with you. They deserve everything in the world
Gary 10+ for Mr& Mrs Mathews. Thank you for your review.
Cheap as chips and hats off to the couple running Mathews. My parents in law ran a chip shop. People don't realise how much hard work is involved. My father in law eyed every spud before chipping them - the equivalent of five dustbins a day. After they closed, he would spend at least two hours cleaning down the equipment before going to bed then getting up at 7.00am to begin prep work for the day ahead.Your rant was pitch perfect. The owners are unsung heroes.
I completely agree Patrick. So much hard work goes into these shops
Hello GARY! I'm so so happy to see you in my area! Grimsby is my HOME TOWN GARY! I'm honoured you have added us to your travels. I haven't seen the review yet so hoping you enjoyed it, sir. Everyone in the comments can we all please please pull together and get this wonderful gentleman to 250k subs before Xmas please?
Wow thank you Jay! Very kind of you to say, I'm back near Grimsby again on Friday!
This year in the run up to Christmas those same people have been giving away free fish and chips to homeless people.
I don't see many restaurants and eateries doing the same.
The Matthews truly serve their community.
Thank you Gary for this review. The owners of this shop are genuine people who are keeping their prices low to help their community. Definitely need recognition from the council.
Really appreciate that and they deserve a lot of praise
Amazing community values. Hats off to Mathews 👍🏻🇦🇺👍🏻
Couldn't agree more!
Brilliant. Hats off to the Mathew's, quite literally helping their community to survive.
An amazing initiative
I really miss living in the UK. I love the people, the music, the good manners, the their, parks and even the food which I git used to after a few years at Uni.
Hopefully we will see you one day Steve
Remarkable. One portion could feed a family of four. Incredible compassion.
Completely agree with you Shirley
That’s how to review fish and chips. Stood by the road eating them out the box next to a bush. Proper review.
Thanks George lol
Mr and Mrs Matthews you are the kind of people this country needs more of no greediness selfishness just utterly kind hearted good people Thank you Gary for bringing them to our attention they deserve a medal
Completely agree, it's amazing value
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Gary, I would have loved to have seen them and watch you thank them for their service to the community! They certainly deserve it! Another great video!
I think they are doing a fantastic job for the local community
People like this deserve all the recognition and thanks they can.
The owner is a legend
He deserves a tip
I completely agree with you
I live in Grimsby (not born here my partner is though) what I love about grimsby is the community spirit they have ! Hope you enjoyed your time in Grimsby Gary ❤
Out of interst is this fantastic business well supported by the peole you know ditectly in the community of Grimsby. I am assuming as it is going strong at these prices it is, but it would be good to know from a local?
Really did Siobhan, thank you
@neilboulton9813 absolutely many people I know in Grimsby and Cleethorpes too often come here on a Thursday or a Friday night after work and treat themselves the staff are always very polite and care alot about the community x
@GaryEats fabulous have a lovely weekend Gary ❤️
they deserve to be nominated for an award and go to the palace to meet the king!-heartwarming that such people exist
Completely agree with you!
I don't get how fish and chips in most outlets are so expensive, its not as though we aren't surrounded by sea and potatoes are ten a penny, we are being mugged.
I think Mr Mathews ought to get an OBE or MBE or something that highlights his SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Well Done Mr Mathews! I don’t live anywhere near Grimsby in fact I’m on the opposite side of the country but I’m going to go just to visit Mathews Chippy!
I just wish there were more community minded people like Mr Mathews. Very Well Done Sir!
@@maccagrabme one issue amongst many is that we have plenty varieties of edible and tasty fish but we are so used to eating only 4 or 5 of the so called main ones no one puts them on the menu!
This is an unbelievable price, as you said they look after the customers, and definitely should be praised.
I think the owners should be recognised for what they are doing for the local community Peter
Folk like that are an absolute inspiration. Thanks for highlighting Gary - we need good vibes like this.
I completely agree with you Stephen. Thank you!
That's the best value review ever , never to be beaten
I cannot beat that for sure, this will go down in history lol
Hats off to Mr.and Mrs.Matthews for helping their local community in such a practical way …well done for giving them a recognition shout out Gary 👏10+
I agree, they deserve recognition and thank you very much
Amazing people, amazing prices, and fantastic that they are supporting their community. With regards to other Fish & Chip shops... well there are other factors that may in some way affect what they are able to charge. Shop rent depending where they are based with busy high streets being expensive, a young family to support and mortgage to pay, may require staff, and further away from the coast so reliant on other intermediaries. Basically some will have greater overheads. I'm not justifying the high prices just suggesting the reality for some businesses. What amazed me about the £3 Fish & Chips is the box it comes in, the tubs for the peas and curry sauce, they all cost money! Great video as always and look forward to the next one.
I agree with you the people here are doing something amazing for the local community, I also understand you economics of running businesses but what I find unacceptable is how much it is now for fish and chips, I do think some places are overpriced and taking the Mickey
@@GaryEats You are undoubtedly right. Imagine buying Oasis concert tickets and going out for Fish & Chips afterwards! People would think you had won the lottery 😂
It really does lift your spirits when you hear of such good and kind hearted people as this. Okay it wasn't Michelin star but portion wise and price it must be a God send for local families on a very tight budget. I bet a lot of people have paid an awful lot more for a lot worse.
I completely agree with you Marlyn
That's a proper trip down memory lane - the chippy on the estate where I grew up would do you a bag of scraps for nothing too, even if that was all you went in for - well done Mathew's Chippy for bringing it back!
Completely agree with you, stunning and spot on
Amazing value, Matthew is a true gentleman for looking after his community.
I agree completely
We need this Lady and Gentleman's postal address.....I say everyone send them a 'Thank-You' and 'Best-Wishes' cards from all around the UK!!!!.....Truly amazing people and Staff...thank's very much Gary for this review...and obviously (again) to Mr and Mrs Matthews too. @ 14:55 SECONDED. My award....11+ Stars!!!
Please do! Thank you
I remember even the best Fish N Chips shop in Beaconsfield called Smiles used to be £5 for Cod and Chips 😮 now only 2 years later it's £14 what justification is there for these high price increases? We need more like Matthews Chippy to help struggling families eat good food 🙏
They want to make more money. They have to be making money because people barely go there anymore and they still have enough cash to stay open
@@Matt77125 Aha 👍 cheers for explaining this and I guess the rent prices in Beaconsfield are very expensive nowadays, The govt did not help small businesses by allowing staff to claim Furlough for 2 years and not show up to work where as people like me who work in the care sector had to turn up everyday during the Pandemic
@christineayres7199
Everything has shot up in price since covid. Gas, electric, wages, food. Businesses don't get their energy bills capped, unlike household bills, either. At £3, they are no profit at all and i hope they survive.
@@davesy6969 chicken shops are pretty much the same price though
@@davesy6969 Yep 👍 Rip off Britain , Most of my friends they've left for Australia 🦘 or New Zealand as the wages are better and the people are friendly unlike the miserable people here nowadays as everyone since COVID has gotten really on the edge , driving is scary now as road rangers everywhere 😱
This gives one pause for thought. In Canada here, we were encouraged to support local businesses during the pandemic. Now, after prices skyrocketed on everything, fish and chips, an order of 1 piece haddock and chips with coleslaw and roll, is $25.00 PLUS sales tax and GST (13% combined in Ontario) AND tip (15%). This man is a gem for giving to his community.
1 piece halibut dinner as above is $29.99 plus tip and taxes.
I agree with you completely, Joanne. The owner needs so much credit.
I stopped buying poutne in bracebridge bills pizza used to selling at 3.50 when I came to to Toronto a bunch of years ago poutine is now like 9 dollars plus. Harvey’s is like 7 dollars but most places above 9 . Canada food prices are messed up except pizza . Pizza hasn’t been hit by inflation .
Can't believe you came to my town! Havent' tried Matthews, but I've been past it a few times on my bike, looks like I might have to give this place a go! Thanks muchly mate!
It’s definitely worth visiting Rebecca
I have no doubt that many local people and families depend on these low prices. 10 Stars to Mr. and Mrs. Mathews and 10 stars to you Gary for highlighting these wonderful and kind people!
Thank you for understanding Nick 👍
Amazing price-quality ratio. What a lovely thing to do for the comunity. These people deserve recognition. Hopefully they will be nominated for an award. Well done Gary for making the trip to Grimsby.
Thank you very much, Christine. You fully understand why I did this video that is really appreciated.
A very heartwarming video, I'd imagine that for people in Grimsby they are thankful that someone is looking out for them and making sure the occasional treat isn't out of their reach. This is why I like Wetherspoons. We may not all like the owner, the quality may not always be great, but it gives people on a limited budget a chance to eat out once in a while without breaking the bank
most of the fish that lands in Grimsby these days sadly comes in by lorry
I really appreciate that, thank you
I’m was born in England and live in Australia now but love to drool over the fish and chips you review there, I miss them so much, this was an amazing place to put on your page and am so glad that you go there to support them
I certainly applaud these people and wish there was more like them in this world to help the needy these days, they certainly do it tough.
Well done them, and you for showing us that there are such wonderful people around.
I agree with you, Sue. I think the owners are doing wonders for the local community.
I have two major compliments to share after watching this!
Firstly, Mr Mathews for being so thoughtful and kind in putting his community first, and secondly to you Gary for being so supportive and by promoting honesty and the integrity of people like Mr Mathews.
Gary, hope your channel grows exponentially, you certainly deserve it.
Best regards, Rob.
The two words you said, honesty and integrity a very rare commodity. Mr Mathews and Gary have both in spades. Nice to know it still exists eh. Let’s hope it catches on.
That is a really nice comment to make and really appreciated thank you very much, Rob
Fantastic that Mr and Mrs Matthews are providing this at such incredible pricing and for what they do for the local community, .. the portions are incredible and was blown away by those onion rings for £1!!!!!!!! and haddock looked lovely too. incredible for £3 fish and chips!!
Truly sensational value Sally
Thank you for giving this guy the credit he deserves as he does this because he cares about the community he’s part of. Grimsby gets a bad press but that ignores the quality of the locals, people who care about their neighbours and the community. And I agree that an award is well overdue
Really appreciate that thank you
The generosity of this business owner to provide a dinner for £3. Im thoroughly impressed! This is the type of value you can only usually find abroad where shops don’t add 400% profit margins on meals. I hope that the local community appreciates them and frequently order because at those prices he’s basically is not getting rich.
I think the owners are truly amazing for what they are doing for the local community
Ten stars for this review Gary. In your own way you too are providing a service to the community and fair play indeed that the owners get a tip of the hat. I always enjoy your reviews, good bad or indifferent, but there is no question that a happy Gary makes for a better video. Good on you for shining a light on the shop and the owners. Cheers from Canada sir
Thanks so much for that, means a lot
Well done Gary for "standing " up for an amazing business who cares about their community. Mr and Mrs Matthews you deserve all the praise and recognition you both get. I'm sure your community really appreciate you. Definitely 10* from me.
I really appreciate that, have a lovely weekend
Love your enthusiasm. It's nice to see people who are looking out for the community.
Thanks so much Cynthia
love this one,such a great idea,big respect to the owners here,blows me away the generosity.
I fully agree with you
What a wonderful example of real community spirit
Completely agree, the family have done a wonderful job here
Such a great shout out for Mr and Mrs Mathews who are working so hard to deliver for their customers. Well done them and well done you, Gary, for driving so far to support them! Brilliant all round!
That’s very kind to say, and thank you very much, Stephen
Amazing to see in corners of this country, the truly unsung heroes are people like Mr and Mrs Matthews. People with a strong sense of altruism and community spirit who care about the wellbeing of their neighbours, whilst the politics in this country seeks to pit one against another and divide everyone. Thank you Gary for the review - this has restored some of my faith in British society
I think the owners are truly amazing and really need to be recognised for what they are doing for the community
Grimsby fish and chips. Can't beat it
Superb!
Best in the country in terms of how many good fish and chip shops there is in Grimsby and Cleethorpes.
"Are these the best fish and chips I've had? No." Wouldn't it be embarrassing if they were? Well done Gary for calling out other retailers are highlighting this legend of the Grimsby community. 👏👏👏
It would’ve been embarrassing. Have they been the best, but well done to the owners for what they are doing for the local community
That review almost made me cry. So rare that people like that exist anymore. What a treasure they are to do that for no reason but to help the community and families that need a treat now and then. What a portion for that money as well. I think your rant was deserved, calling out the price gougers and giving kudos to that gentleman and his wife. Thank you for that great review.
That is very kind to say I think the owners really deserve recognition for what they are doing for the local community
@@GaryEats Aboslutely!
That haddock looked gorgeous too.. all for £3. Chips didn't look great but I think they were soggy like you said from sitting in the box 😅 the local chippy charges almost £14 for the same thing in rural Cardiff and their fish and chips aren't great honestly. I hope the review gets them a ton of business they honestly deserve it for feeding their area..i can imagine many people rely on them.
To make onion rings that sweet, you have to remove the thin film like skin on the inside and soak them in ice cold water for a bit before battering them.They look like ones I make at home.
Thank you very much for the recipe
To all the new subscribers welcome to the best food reviewer on TH-cam
Yes mate your right
Yes probably toss up with Danny @ Rate my Takeaway.
Destroys the narcissist the macmaster
Agreed👍🏻🇦🇺👍🏻
@@peterkops6431 fish and chips in Australia mate?
Your best rant and video ever, not for the quality of the food but for the warmth that you gave towards the people ❤❤❤
Thank you for that, have a lovely Monday
What a genuinely heart warming review! It's fantastic to know there are people who really care about their communities! I'm almost speechless! FANTASTIC!!!! I love it
Thank you Andy
Your absolutely right Gary, all the awards given out to people who make a fortune doing work they love. Yet this fantastic selfless couple are ignored. Perhaps it's time we democratised awards. Excellent review as always 😊
Thank you very much, Edward. Let’s hope they get recognition.
Gary, this video was honestly one of your best. So positive and cheering in todays world. The fish n chips was insane, portion size and quality, I thought you might get a goldfish 😂 I thought you'd get bought in frozen onion rings, not homemade ... wow. The owner of that shop has a huge community spirit. What an absolutely joyous video 😊
Thanks so much Steven, puts a smile on my face you saying that
Hats off to the owner, making sure the locals can enjoy a chippy tea without breaking the bank.
It didn't come with tea.
Amazing isn't it Harvinder?
@@GaryEats it is, nice to see to someone cutting costs to help out the locals.
Fresh fish, smoked by the owner, skin on, and battered and fried to perfection. Great mushy peas and chips, all for £3.00. Unheard of. Kudos to Mr Matthews, who values the support of the community and gives back in return. The crunch on all of the food was great. Any sausage is better than the one served to you at the Waitrose cafe. The Spam song comes from Monty Python. For the prices, this is great value for money. Great job, Mr Matthews. Great job, Grimbsy. Great job, Gary.
Really appreciate that Karen, thank you. Super value
gary grimbsy unfrotunatley lost a lot of work and the people struggle i love to see this bless them it reminds me of when the miners went on strike and how the community come together for each other im truly humbled
That's lovely...that families, who wouldn't normally be able to, can have a fish and chip supper from time to time. A shame there aren't more places like that.
I completely agree with you, thank you