HEATWAVE DOESN’T STOP FISH AND CHIP RESTAURANT SERVING
With the UK’s highest recorded temperatures scorching the North East, one of the hottest venues for quality fish and chips is being very cool about their huge queues and glowing recommendations from customers near and far.
The Harbour View in Seaton Sluice recently featured in a Discovery Channel TV documentary about Northumberland specifically made for Australian and New Zealand audiences. As a result, the restaurant welcomed a tourist from down under when he and his wife popped in for fish and chips while holidaying in the region.
Manager, Waseem Mir said: “It’s quite ironic that this couple came from a very hot part of the world to enjoy their fish and chips on a very hot day. I’d like to think the temperatures reminded them of home but they did say they’d never tasted anything like our cod and chips in Australia.”
On a more serious note, the restaurant, voted the fourth best in the UK by Trip Advisor has been looking at ways to help its staff cool down while cooking and serving meals.
“Fish and chip restaurants are very hot places to work at any time of the year but in high summer the temperatures can be very challenging as our deep fat fryers can reach temperatures of 180°C,” said Mr Mir.
“We encourage our staff to drink plenty of fluids and take regular breaks and we’re very lucky that we have ice cream in abundance from our Sprinkles Ice Cream Parlour. We’ve also thought of our canine friends by putting extra water bowls out for them to have a refreshing drink.
“Thankfully we have air conditioning in our restaurant and it’s really lovely to look out of our windows and see so many people enjoying the beach and walks around Seaton Sluice in the hot weather. Ends
Photo: Harbour View staff enjoying a break in the sun
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