Saturday 24 September 2022 01:56 PM Hundreds queue to get 45p chippy in Sheffield restaurant going back to 1972 ... trends now
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Hundreds of customers have queued for a one-off opportunity to get a portion of fish and chips for just 45p - amid a cost-of-living crisis that could see chippies raising prices to as much as £20.
Mother Hubbard's in Sheffield, south Yorkshire, opened at 11am this morning and saw around 400 people waiting in line to claim the much-sought after bargain.
The chip shop chain first launched in Bradford in 1972 so the owners of the new shop decided to take a trip back in time to reflect those prices - and offer a classic fish and chips supper for only 45p.
With decorations from the 1970s, the shop is seeking to go back to its roots and offer its first 1,000 customers the 1972 experience.
Mother Hubbard's in Sheffield opened at 11am this morning and saw around 400 people waiting in line to claim a portion of fish and chips for just45p
The 45p price is the same as it was in 1972 when Mother Hubbard's opened its first branch in Bradford - amid fears portions could rise to as much as £20 in the cost-of-living crisis
Head chef Chris Farnell told the Sheffield Star: 'There will be fish and chips for everyone.
'Because of lockdown and everything else people are having to face financially at the moment it’s great to be able to offer something like this to people.'
The new restaurant also offers a takeaway option and can seat 60 customers at a time.
It has prepared for big queues on opening day by getting
