Food of the Cods

‘This is a lyrical, amiable and educational celebration of what, alongside The Beatles, Shakespeare and the NHS, may be our greatest achievement: the “chippy”. Fair warning, it will make you very hungry.’ Stuart Maconie

'Daniel Gray writes with great humour and takes tender delight in the people he meets. His book is as warm and comforting as a bag of chips on a cold night.' Peter Ross

'Engaging … Sprinkled with a digestible amount of social history and commentary. Like the dish, leaves you with a warm feeling afterwards.' Daily Mail

‘Light bite rather than a full fish supper, this is a delightful mix of travelogue and fish-flavoured fact. Good fun.' Annie Gray

‘Gray is a master at finding the universal in the local and the profound in the so-called everyday.' Ian McMillan

‘As satisfying and tangy as a pineapple fritter after the swimming baths.’ Harry Pearson

'A beautifully written paean to our greatest meal.' Stephen Moss

‘Witty, authoritative and timely. … Vivid, rich prose shimmering with warmth and a belief in the fundamental goodness of people.’ The New European

‘Warm, wise and witty.’ Charlie Connelly

'A highly entertaining, historically nuanced account. Wonderfully atmospheric.' Andrew Martin

‘An affectionate appreciation of a great British institution. As tasty as a fresh cod.' Arthur Matthews

‘There's a fantastic musicality to Gray's writing. We hear the sizzle of the fryer, the lilts of local accents and the buzz in the air as people wait in anticipation for their food.’ The Scots Magazine