Seaham fish and chip shop to closed after concerns over ‘costs’

George’s Fishbar, found on Doxford Terrace in Murton, Seaham, said it will close on February 20 but hopes to reopen again on March 15.

The venue said it was due to “personal circumstances” and the current “cost of utilities and supplies.”

It added that the Seaham shop will be open during this time and they apologised to their customers for the “inconvenience."

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In a statement on their social media said: “Due to personal circumstances and the current cost of utilities and supplies, we have unfortunately decided to take a break. We will be closed from the 20th Feb and given all is well, we will reopen on the 15th March.

“Our Seaham shop will be open during this time. We apologise to all our loyal customers for this inconvenience."

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It comes as ingredients such as fish, oil, flour and potatoes have seen prices soar in recent months owing to external crises such as the war in Ukraine.

Late last year it was revealed that British chip shops were to turn to Scandinavia for help to keep prices “as under control as possible” amid surging costs.

The president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, Andrew Crook, asked for help on behalf of his industry at the Frozen At Sea gathering in Alesund, Norway.