The National Federation of Fish Friers are delighted to announce James Ritchie from Simpsons Fish & Chips will be our guest frier on the Tuesday of the August ‘Three-Day Training Course: NFFF Complete Guide to Fish and Chip Shop Management’. The course takes place on the Monday 8th through to Wednesday 10th August.

James Ritchie owns award winning Simpsons Fish & Chips based in Cheltenham and was crowned number 1 fish and chip shop in the UK at the recent National Fish and Chip Award 2016. Simpsons has won numerous awards including,

• 2015 From Field to Frier Award Winner
• 2015 Midlands Regional Winner
• NFFF Quality Award holders
• MSC Certified
• 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating
• Fry Magazine ‘Fry Best 50 Fish and Chip Shop’

Over the three days students will cover,

• Product sourcing
• Fish, potato and batter: selection and preparation
• Types of oils and fats
• Hands on cooking including correct frying temperatures, range management and portion control
• Oil management
• Food hygiene
• Health and Safety requirements
• Managing accounts
• Dealing with VAT
• Customer service

Spaces are still available for the course which starts Monday 8th August. If you are interested in booking a place on the course contact Helen on 0113 230 7044 or email h.brook@federationoffishfriers.co.uk