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Chez Fred Summary
- Address: 10 Seamoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9AN (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1202 761023
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): English, Fish & Chip
- Opening Times:
Mon - Fri: 11:30 - 14:00 17:00- 22:00
Sat: 11:30 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:00
Sun: 17:00 - 21:30 - Avg Price: £17.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)
Chez Fred Description
With five years in the fish and chip trade already behind them, father and son team Peter and Fred Capel bought the premises at 10 Seamoor Road, Westbourne in January 1989. There had been a fish and chip shop at this address since 1968 - as little had changed in the intervening 20 years, a major refurbishment was called for!
The refurbished shop opened on April 3rd 1989. The Capels' formula of offering great food with friendly service in pleasant surroundings proved an overnight success. Many fish and chip shops already offered good food, but none did so with quite the panache and emphasis on quality that Fred brought from his early years as a professional chef at some of London's finest establishments. This winning combination has remained the cornerstone of Chez Fred's success ever since.
Still in their first year of trading, Chez Fred scooped the coveted "Best Fish and Chip Shop in the South West / Southern England" title, as well as being runners-up in the "Best in Britain" award in the Seafish Industry Authority's prestigious competition, in 1991 Chez Fred were crowned, and therefore retired from the competition, as Best Fish and Chip Shop in Great Britain.
Your Reviews of Chez Fred
Cooky (24 February 2008)
We went with a group of friends to Chez Fred this weekend, we waited to be seated, not surprising, as it was a busy Saturday night. Once seated, we had huge menus on the tables, a server took our orders and was very attentive however the smile was a little cheesy.
The service was well timed and portions were adequate. The batter on the fish was intact, which is a well learnt skill. Things started to go downhill with the chips, unfortunately they were overdone, causing them to be warm with a firm and rubbery texture and the tartar sauce was tasteless, in my professional opinion.Having heard many good things about Chez Fred, we didn't have a overall great dining experience.
The decor is a little dated and with a few modern contemporary changes the restaurant would be a whole lot better. We weren't overly keen on the whole outdated reputation splattered all over the waiting area walls, pictures and autographs even letters dated back to 1994. this is 2008, something more recent is more appropriate. I’d rate them a 6/10, I’m afraid.
Berjoan (15 February 2008)
I've been to Chez Fred on many occasions and in one word it is exellent. The food and service are good service good.
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Additional Info for Chez Fred
Children welcome
Groups allowed- Air conditioning
- Outside seating
- Reservations
- Cover Charge
- House red: N/A
- House white: £7.95
- Service charge: Not included
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