The Whiddon Valley Fryer and The Whiddon Wagon
Fish and Chip shop and mobile catering, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple.
Owners: Bruce Dimelow and Heather Dennis
Actions to date:
Moved over to biodegradable cardboard food trays, coffee cups, pea-pots
Wooden cutlery in the shop and wagon
Use paper bags instead of plastic in the shop
Offers free water refills and has signed up to the Refill Devon scheme
Recycle cardboard through North Devon Council
Switched from palm oil to sunflower oil which is delivered in reusable plastic drums.
Glass jars (e.g. for pickled onions) are re-used by local resident for home pickling!
Working on:
Small stock of plastic bags is being used up in the wagon, but will then switch to paper bags as well.
Plastic straws currently only used for Shmoo drinks; looking into alternatives
Biggest challenge is probably the plastic condiments sachets, which need to be contained and portable.
“Within the Fish and Chip sector we’re always concentrating on sustainability and the effect of fishing on the environment. So this is the obvious next step; to look at how we’re sending the food out of the door. So we’ve been looking at our food containers, forks, straws and anything else we can do. And we’re also pleased to support the Plastic Free campaign.”