Fish 'n' chip shop reveals its secret
SPANISH mackerel looms as the secret weapon in a Manunda fish and chip shop's effort to become the nation's best.
Apex Fish Bar in Hoare St has entered the Crisco Australia Best Fish ‘n’ Chip Shop Competition and is confident of a good show.
Owner Brett Polley bought the business in the first half of last year and has already done a major refurbishment.
"I won’t say we’re a shoe-in to win or anything like that," he said.
"But I’m proud of what we’ve done with the shop to date.
"We’ve got a fully qualified chef working for us and for me the key to success is all about quality of product.
"That means buying fish caught from local suppliers and good quality oil.
"I enjoy eating fish and my motto is ‘Don’t give people fish you wouldn’t eat yourself’."
Interestingly, it is the spanish mackerel which has proved a hit with his customers, eclipsing glamour species such as barramundi and coral trout.
"About 99 per cent of our customers want spanish mackerel," Mr Polley said.
"I guess it’s because it’s a bit cheaper while still being a quality fish.
"Plus it goes really well with a crumbing mix we have."
Customers can vote for their favourite fish and chip shop until April 30, and have a chance to win a holiday in Fiji and $2400 spending money.
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Top fry-up: Brett Polley, from Apex Fish Bar, is cooking up a storm in Australia’s best fish ’n’ chip shop contest. Picture: MIKE WATT
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