Millers Fish and Chips - Meet The UK's Best Fish and Chip Shop 2018

Take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making the UK's best fish and chips.
In 2018, Miller's Fish and Chips in Haxby, York, were named the UK's best fish and chip shop at the National Fish and Chip Awards. This video showcases their incredible journey and outlines their 75 years of history.

[@gorillachilla]

These are the kind of people and business we need to treasure and keep them alive in tough times like this

[@steliosstylianos9362]

They’re a really nice family and help a lot of people in the industry. A true credit.

[@Arltratlo]

and these business is going down the drain....because the UK cant catch any fish for the chips, and also the chips are hard to get...business done for good, another Brexshit benefit!

[@colinmayes9446]

@@Arltratlo You'd blame Brexit if it rained today, you probably blame it for everything, move on.

[@michaelforster8440]

Its great to see a family company taking pride in there work.well done guys.

[@bartoncessna1]

Top chippy. Been there lots of times and the video sums the place up. Perfectionists.

[@SaigonBrit]

My whole family are coming over from Saigon, Vietnam. Making a stop in York just so we can go to this place:)))))) Brilliant! So proud of Britain and British food!!!

[@jixuscrixus1967]

When you’re back in Saigon try the chicken or beef phò at MOJO on Dong Khoi st Q1, (it’s part of the Sheraton on Dong Du). It might be $10 a bowl and you’re not sitting on a plastic stool amongst the motorbikes on the pavement but it’s just so good.

[@SaigonBrit]

@@jixuscrixus1967 Will give the Pho a try:) I tried booking a table at Millers using their website and email but I never received any response . What a shame, as the five of us travelled thousands of miles from VN and diverted to York and booked a hotel there literally so we could visit this fish and chip shop. So sad but perhaps it was a technical glitch or just bad luck. No matter, next time I am in York (perhaps many years hence) I will try to pop in unannounced:))))))))

[@ThreeSixFour]

The production level on this video is professional level, thought I was watching a Chefs Table on Netflix

[@valerieneal2747]

Now THIS is definitely a fish and chips establishment I’d patronize 😁

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

Its patronise sweetie.

[@tekinalioglu]

I got emotional watching this. Well done guys, you deserve the best. I wish my father’s chippy was as successful but oh well. Keep up the good work, all the best!

[@Tommy.L4ng]

Tek A u will get there in the end bruv

[@MrSinfold]

congratulations on winning the award

[@CERESPFI]

Fantastic video, we love it... Keep up the great work.

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

I watched this video and then was thinking of traveling to the actual shop. Turns out it's where I live in York nice!

[@seanwood8883]

I've never been to miller's, though I would definitely recommend a fish n chips shop in whitby, called mister chips. The top gear boys visited there once and they absolutely loved it. Tom Parker bowles the food critic also recommended it, and it's absolutely delicious, believe me 😋

[@blackbob3358]

mr wood, if you gauge anything on the "top gear boys", i fancy you're doomed. get a grip, man.

[@ajimmya1763]

Next family trip sorted, Gota try this

[@MIKEZGAMER-g8b]

Love Chips and Mushy PEAS Brilliant video mate

[@franciestokes3195]

I had a fish supper in that chippy it was amazing hello from Ireland 👍☘️🇮🇪

[@voodoochild3859]

Excellent video

[@lou8809]

that was just awesome. Loved this Doco

[@stefankaz53]

No mention of the medium used to cook the fish and chips, is it oil or dripping?

[@johndonwood4305]

Getting hungry watching this.

[@oldmanriver3066]

Congratulations on the commitment across the board. Fantastic video and food. Have added you to my other three never pass the door chippies: The (tiny) Abbey in Jedburgh, the Anstruther chippy in Anstruther of course and the 'hotel' in Papa Westray. Keep up the good work I have to agree it's an honest meal!

[@faystreet2491]

What a great team/company and a great atertud to the product

[@Steven-oi8gb]

After watching this I’m going to drive from Newcastle just to try these fish and chips

[@manonamountain]

Thinking the same thing, with 15 miles less to travel!

[@Steven-oi8gb]

@@manonamountain I drive to Whitby and that is literally for one thing and that's fish and chips so York won't be too bad

[@manonamountain]

@@Steven-oi8gb I used to go out wrecking from Whitby, and always had fish& chips when we came back to port. They were the best i'd had!

[@davidbernard7256]

i think when i am back in the UK (Australia) this may have to be my first stop off.

[@Steven-oi8gb]

@@manonamountain I think it'll be hard to beat Whitby fish and chips like so I'll have to try these ones

[@darranniblett9510]

very honest fair play to you and continued success

[@GTVAlfaMan]

The best place I’ve found in Southern California is Harbor Fish & Chips in Oceanside,Ca. Not many others are any good. Our usual go to place is H Salt because they are conveniently located.

[@morristonian]

If you ever get to San Francisco head north to Bodega Bay where Hitchcock filmed " The Birds" ,there's some good fish and chips there.

[@texastea5686]

Hello from Texas. What is a typical recipe for the batter? And what kind of oil is used?

[@nigel8499]

Who shot the video, what is the music 0:16 at the beginning? Thanks

[@MichaelMengo]

What a clean kitchen!

[@ProfessorChomsky]

I got a couple of battered veggie sausages and chips a few year ago from this joint, marvellous, think they've abandoned that now though.

[@garyc1805]

Looks so good!!

[@mikeskitt6411]

Unfortunately for me the fish and chips looked undercooked on the video and the chip portion size not enough in the restaurant clips you showed.

[@benzuckerman]

Mr. Miller is right. I love fish and chips.

[@drwmhadrwmha-drwmha9348]

I love it ,it's so delicious

[@laszlofyre845]

Bit poncey for my preference, not a place I'd fancy, TBH .I like them a bit more earthy and careworn. My preference only. Your opinion may differ. Thing is, I expect my stuff fried in dripping, or lard at a pinch, and peas NOT in a puffy little pot or pan. And why do all our chippys now all fry the chips to a uniform pale yellow standard? Whay do none of them give the option of longer cooking for a deep or golden brown? One size don't fit all!

[@AvaT42]

Impressive family and crew.

[@scotchwhisky6094]

Doesn't look much better than my local chippy! And some of the ladies at the counter could do with a supper or two.

[@michaelgildersleeve5813]

No matter where you go in the UK but the coastal parts of the UK are the widely reknown for fish and chips

[@sohaibtariq8749]

6.39 sure it’s Jonathan greening Ex man united player

[@yolandatubin8126]

Hope this chippy still going looks delicious fresh and served with heart…

[@emmapj4062]

Its where ALOT of chippys go wrong, if the chips are even slightly undercooked they come out anemic and sloppy it ruins the whole meal that's why it's nice to see you put effort and care in your cooking , the chip shops near me are awful because they don't have standards

[@cherryberry582]

Beautiful 🥰

[@Bobbyman2308]

Pretty sure that’s Jonathan Greening in the black top 😂😂

[@barneycasting8331]

To me my wife makes the best fish and chips! And by God you can't beat the price of home cooked meals!

[@sfl3063]

Your average English F&C is quick as it sits under a heat lamp so I've found them tasteless and greasy. Also the fish is 60% batter. I like F&C in NZ and AU, its fresh (you wait for it to be cooked) and the fish is huge meaty and tasty. Different strokes for different folks.

[@jixuscrixus1967]

In my experience the ‘quieter’ fish and chip shops cook in advance and the end product can be sitting under heat lamps for however long it takes the next customer to order. The more popular/busier fish and chip shops sell cooked to order, and there is a difference. If you can find a popular/busy fish and chip shop (preferably busy because of their reputation rather than their location) then it’s worth the wait.

[@scotthopkins7711]

For me fish chips served in old newspaper.

[@smithyc2051]

Brilliant the great British chippy 🇬🇧

[@beavis4763]

Fresh frozen? Gordon Ramsay would go ballistic.

[@ashku27]

Nice to see the chef shook off the excess oil from the chips 8:26

[@scotchwhisky6094]

Prefer the oil to be left on. It's too dry without it.

[@slypto]

my mom's maiden name is miller, I wonder if we're related

[@forza223bowe5]

My uncle lives in Australia and is craving for some fish and chips

[@Dan_07]

Forza223 Bowe Aussie fish and chips are so much better than this fancy British stuff

[@petebuck9889]

There are amazing fish and chip restaurants in Port Melbourne

[@Dan_07]

Pete Buck yes and also surrey hills

[@mkivy]

Are you helping the industry and over fishing these animals?

[@killachief187]

I've had em a few times, they are alright 👍

[@elliottg8125]

The Dad looks like Seb Coe

[@JameelQ]

What's with all the slo-mo, so annoying.

[@tedhuges8275]

What’s happened to the Chinese chippy they are the best

[@scotthopkins7711]

We have fish chip shop run by the chinese and it’s the best.

[@samueltractorton2088]

😍

[@blackbob3358]

we buy from the norweigans ? WHY. have they slaughtered the grounds around albion/alba ?

[@randyneil6161]

It must be delicious

[@tiedupsmurf]

Yummy

[@googlereviewer1944]

6:44 there's something wrong with that batter. Look at it.

[@sidewaystel]

Fresh can beat fresh frozen lol

[@ray7419]

Life is much slower in his community.

[@watchthis7529]

If you’ve watched the millers you’d now that they are not realy a family and grow weed upstairs

[@IIIrandomIII]

MSC fish noice

[@kalgstol]

Lol if I had the time I would do a parody of this with hotdogs in the USA. It's so serious its comical

[@Theinsidetrader]

kalgstol it’s called passion

[@kalgstol]

@@Theinsidetrader I would call it The US's Best Damn Dogs with Fries

[@Theinsidetrader]

kalgstol no one did

[@akywongster]

The chips looks nothing fancy lol and the fish eh. Bet fish and chips is in Brighton by briths airways

[@jay-lm4we]

What does a fancy chip look like?

[@blackbob3358]

eey when i wor a lad.... the chips wer'nt so anaemic. it's the same every where. why's that, mr miller?. if i pass a chip'ole and see goodly browned chips, i'm in .

[@karltraunmuller7048]

Uh, it’s battered cod fried in kidney fat served with chops of potatoes.

[@RogueBro]

Oof off

[@manonamountain]

Idiot.

[@rosewhite---]

kidney fat is actually suet. dripping is general fat from beef trimmings.

[@adeferranti4610]

beats saurkraut and scabby sausage any day

[@scottgoodwin1073]

How dramatic

[@peterk814]

That cod looks terrible. Sad that these people don’t know what real fresh cod looks like. It’s not grey or brown or stiff like that.

[@meatball7665]

peterk814 That’s where the skin was you donut

[@peterk814]

Meat Ball lol you fucktard that meat is grey as fuck. I’ve caught and fillet thousands of cod and haddock. Shit the fuck up if you don’t know what you’re talking about

[@davebacon8743]

They don't bloody give you much for your money i tell you!

[@manonamountain]

I thought the portions were more 'restaurant', than 'local chippy', but then i suppose that's what it actually is, and for that you'll pay a premium. Harry Ramsdens, Colemans, they all charge more than your typical chippy, as fish & chips is no longer the cheap sustainable meal it was 50 years ago. You get salmon cheaper than cod today. Can you tell me how much a standard portion of cod& chips costs in that place?

[@zarakikenpachi-iy1nz]

peas are nasty...

[@yube40]

Stop with ya posh fish n chips ,, it’s the people’s food so fuckin serve it wrapped in paper with loads of slat n vinegar ,,not ya Nancy pancy tiny baskets with tasteless garnish and then charge a fortune for a portion that wouldn’t fill a thimble

[@cypriotkingyt2161]

fresh frozen what a joke we only sell fresh fish

[@kusz2704]

No beard nets for the guys? Disgusting

[@paddyboy1959]

I wish there were UK type fish and chip shops here in the US. Every time I was UK i would have fish and chips at least once a day.

[@bblaylk]

There is ONE that I know of, and it's Gordon Ramsay, on the Linq in Las Vegas. It is no-nonsense quality at very high volume, well worth a visit. No matter what one might think of the TV Gordon, his food is serious and absolutely delicious. Malt vinegar is self-serve too!

[@dyutimandas]

A salt and battery in west village

[@bblaylk]

@@dyutimandas Yes sir!! I remember that one too, and it's excellent!

[@naughtydorf18]

Ramsay's is shitty. There is one in Charleston, SC owned by an expat I heard is good. Authentic with curry sauce. Usually there is a "British" pub in a big city frequented by hipsters and "Genees" that serve Capt. D's grade fish and chips.

[@lillieadams7847]

@@bblaylk expensive as fuck

[@garyhopper819]

They are moving so fast that it has to be slowed down like a national geographic special🤓

[@nigel8499]

Many congratulations on winning 2018 best in UK. Very professional video and business.

[@grampawud]

For some reason I now fancy a fish supper for dinner tonight.

[@grampawud]

I live just North of Aberdeen. I have been to the Anstruther Fish bar, it was very good. After reading about it in a newsoaper we drove all the way there just for a fish supper. The Wee Chippy just along from it is really good too.

[@bigste5771]

Fish and chip shop not cutting every corner and having pride in what they do👌 if only other places could take note only thing id say is cook the chips in beef drippings mmmmm

[@eivom1]

Can't do that with vegetarianism on the rise

[@laszlofyre845]

Yes you can. ''Have you a veggie option please?'' ''Yes. It's over there, marked 'way out'.

[@raymondgimay4642]

Would the fish be cooked in beef drippings too,or just the chips?

[@valerieneal2747]

The cleanliness of their shop is beyond words. Immaculate it is. The love and pride is so evident, not only are they are co workers.. they’re family. It’s a lovely thing to see, and I’d spend my money there anytime. Nice to go to a place where you not only dine on superior food, but treated like royalty 🌺

[@giuliodora5758]

Brilliant video ,you hit the nail on the head when you said its Team work and dedication as well as good fresh products and the right frying medium as well as a good relationship with your customers. From a retired chipper who started at 9yrs old and my great grand father started in Dundee in late 1800's

[@saltabiten6088]

If I go to London I don't want any fucking pizza !! I wan't masch and pie, fish and chips rolled in in a newspaper or a full English breakfast. I hate those international dishes. I can have that att home.

[@naliali]

Next year coming to UK for Vacation from California, can;t wait to try

[@Tommy.L4ng]

Naeem Ali it’s decent brother

[@rosewhite---]

Nake sure to visit Yorkshire and get Haddock and chips not tasteless cod and chips!

[@naliali]

@@rosewhite--- Thank you Rose..... Any tips from locals help.....

[@glennharrison7036]

I hope your visit to the UK works out great. Great fish & chips are great. Mediocre fish & chips will be a great disappointment. The majority of places aren't great; they don't care. I hope that you go to a place that's great. You have more great places in Yorkshire and the North of England than in the South.

[@mwc1988]

Don’t be shy to opt for curry sauce with your fish and chips instead of mushy peas too. I always swerve the peas for curry sauce 😎

[@derekhoward-anderson5584]

millers beautiful

[@TheFoodieCutie]

I have just one word: GIMMIE!

[@jillysflix9357]

Lovely video, well done! From a chippy owner in Cyprus 😊

[@Gggggggglllk]

Does your chip shop happen to be across the road from a quad bike rental shop

[@goodputin4324]

Cyprus is Turkiye!

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΠαπας-π7η]

@@goodputin4324 Well done. Now go fuck your self.

[@texastea5686]

@@goodputin4324 🙄😒

[@goodputin4324]

@@ΠαναγιωτηςΠαπας-π7η Cyprus turkiye!

[@marshgatelaneposse]

The words done right it’s one of the best meals you can eat unfortunately I live in MK and it is impossible to get decent fish and chips have to travel to Watford for the real deal

[@JeffersonMartinSynfluent]

A little overboard with the slo-mo and artsy edits.

[@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920]

Yes, just get on with it, very frustrating!

[@adrianohicks]

You miserable old perverts.....

[@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920]

@@adrianohicks what a clueless twat you are. It's true what your mother says after all!

[@TMcConnaughhay]

@@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920 I thought it was very well done and you could tell it was their love story for what they do so don't get your knickers in a twist

[@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920]

@@TMcConnaughhay what low expectations you have, plonker!

[@dalemiller5893]

Iam a miller from Tasmania I'll be over soon to claim my name and eat some of the cod and chips..

[@GrumpyOldGambler]

How 81 people clicked dislike i do not know . As far as i'm concerned keep it up . Fish n chips is our heritage

[@angelsarereal6003]

I think this is great! Nice family! Bring it over to So. California please!

[@KrasherJack]

This is Great, but I don't remember having yellow potato chips in the sixties, white potatoes fried in beef fat and battered Haddock , the closest I've had is Chess's Fish and chips in St.Johns NFLD Canada... Just sayin

[@brendankearney3070]

Well done great place

[@spooky4985]

Oh dear. First disagreement: 'fresh frozen' is not, and never will be better than fresh fish. Your chip portions look a little undersized and a bit bit pale but as your customers seem to enjoy them, I will let that slide. The mushy peas look to be outstanding. Where are the scraps?. Overall, your chippy looks pretty good and will not get better until we see the return of newspaper wraps.

[@djfriskyd1857]

What a great video, very inspirational and love the people who played a part.

[@mojabar4920]

Love the passion

[@johnholroyd7829]

The best fish and chips in Yorkshire.....we have it every Friday.....wouldn't go anywhere else

[@luke125]

It’s just fucking fish and chips. Jesus Christ.

[@Ubique2927]

Fish n Chips is a matter of taste. Some of the prize wing FnC’s are terrible. My wife has got it down to a fine art for me. She knows what I like and how I like it. The Chinese down the road does very good Chips in gravy.

[@derrickwhittle9012]

looks good understand fresh frozen but best I ever had told the owner she pushed open a door to the back room twenty still alive cod flapping.

[@peakyblinder777]

Very nice . I prefer my fish & chips old skool out of newspaper though 😊