Top Scottish fish and chip shop offering deep fried pigs in blankets and mince pies for Christmas

An award-winning Scottish fish and chip shop is gearing up for Christmas with a festive menu launch.

Cromars Classic Fish and Chips in St Andrews, crowned Scotland’s Best East Coast Fish Supper at the 2023 Scotland’s Fish & Chip Awards, is bringing a touch of festive cheer with the launch of a limited-edition Christmas supper menu.

This festive season, Cromars is taking their signature batter to new heights with a twist on a traditional Christmas dinner. 

The special festive feast includes crispy battered turkey, pigs in blankets, classic stuffing, crunchy Brussels sprouts, seasoned carrots, and all the trimmings—complete with rich gravy, tangy cranberry sauce, and Cromars’ famed golden chips.

Those with a sweet tooth can end the Christmas meal with a battered mince pie – a seasonal nod to the mythical deep-fried Mars bar. 

This crispy, golden dessert is served with warm custard and can be paired with a rich hot chocolate with (or without) a shot of Bailey’s. 

Available throughout December, the Christmas menu will run alongside Cromars’ existing menu. 

cromars deep fried mince pies

Wendy Napthine-Frame, owner of Cromars, shared her excitement about the launch saying: “We love finding new and novel ways to excite our customers by reinventing traditional fish and chip shop dishes. 

“Following the success of our dog-friendly menu earlier this year, we’re confident our customers will enjoy our festive menu, which puts a fun, crispy, golden twist on a family-favourite tradition and brings a little Christmas cheer to the holiday celebrations.”

 Cromars is open until 5pm on December 23 before closing for the holidays, reopening its doors on December 27.  

For more information, visit Cromars’ website.

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