We paid a visit today with Shane Record to the newly opened Smoke House Fish & Chip shop situated in Folkestone Harbour.

Shane had mentioned they were opening midday today, and we arrived just after midday to be the first ever customers!. The chips are fried in beef dripping or traditional oil, so a choice for everyone. Customers were already taking seats in the main restaurant area (they are fully licensed as well), so it looks like it’s off to a flying start.

Cash only for the moment as BT still haven’t sorted out the phone lines to enable card payments. Mark Sargeant was in the restaurant with Josh De Haan, and they were both less than pleased with BT’s service so far, so hopefully that will get sorted as soon as possible.

The chips themselves are pretty good, they come in a nice neat cardboard box/tray with a wooden fork and came in at £2, which isn’t bad at all.

We have a feeling that they will be swamped this weekend if this good weather stays around, and with the Folkestone Triennial launch, it should go well for them.

Please find some pics below of the interior, the chips, and Shane caught mid eat. I even caught one of Mark Sargeant busily on his phone, probably dealing with BT…