South Shields’ Fisherman’s Catch named among top 5 gluten free chippys in the UK

Fisherman’s Catch, on Ocean Road, in South Shields, has placed fifth in the ‘Top 40 UK Gluten Free Chip Shops 2024’.

The list was put together by the Coeliac Sanctuary, which saw over 400 different chip shops nominated by around 1,500 people across the UK.

The South Shields chippy was one of only four 100% fully gluten free shops to be named on the list.

When speaking about Fisherman’s Catch, the Coeliac Sanctuary blog said: “The fourth and last completely gluten free chip shop on the list.

“Fisherman’s Catch offers a fantastic range of delicious goodies from the usual fish and chips to burgers, pizza, chicken nuggets, scotch eggs and fish and chip platters.”

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Aside from Cockerton Fisheries, in Darlington, Fisherman’s Catch was the only fish and chip shop from the North East to make the list.

Fisherman’s Catch was opened in 2020 by the Harkus family who had a dream to open a fish and chop restaurant and take away on South Shields’ iconic Ocean Road.

The Coeliac Sanctuary has put the ‘Top 40 UK Gluten Free Chip Shops 2024’ list together to give those with coeliac disease peace of mind with some reputable gluten free options.

All entries on the list use separate utensils and cook food separately if they are not fully gluten free, as well as having a full gluten free menu - not just fish and chips.

You can find out more about Fisherman’s Catch in South Shields by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/fishermanscatchoceanroad.