Chesterfield chippy famed for giant pigs in blankets temporarily closed - but it's not all bad news

A Chesterfield fish and chip shop well-known for it’s giant pigs in blankets at Christmas has temporarily closed - but it's not all bad news.
By Jon Ball
Published 16th Dec 2020, 15:00 BST

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The Spire Frier chip shop, Saltergate, Chesterfield.The Spire Frier chip shop, Saltergate, Chesterfield.
The Spire Frier chip shop, Saltergate, Chesterfield.

The Spire Frier, on the corner of Saltergate and Broad Pavement, overlooking the Donut roundabout, hit the headlines last December with its special Christmas offering of sprouts, giant pigs in blankets and stuffing balls – as well as a Christmas pudding – battered.

Owner Katie Johnstone said at the time: “This is the third year we’ve done it and it’s back by popular demand. People are asking us for pigs in blankets from October.”

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The temporary closure sign in the door of the Spire Frier chippy in Chesterfield.The temporary closure sign in the door of the Spire Frier chippy in Chesterfield.
The temporary closure sign in the door of the Spire Frier chippy in Chesterfield.
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However, fans hoping for a repeat this year have been left disappointed, as the town centre takeaway remains closed.

A notice on the door reads: “Temporarily closed. Thank you to all our customers for continuing to support us, we will be announcing our return in the coming weeks.”

The chip shop has been approached for comment.

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The Spire Frier hit the headlines last December with its Christmas lunch. Pictured then were owner Katie Johnson, shop manager Candice Jacks and counter assistant Beth Shouk with the lunch.The Spire Frier hit the headlines last December with its Christmas lunch. Pictured then were owner Katie Johnson, shop manager Candice Jacks and counter assistant Beth Shouk with the lunch.
The Spire Frier hit the headlines last December with its Christmas lunch. Pictured then were owner Katie Johnson, shop manager Candice Jacks and counter assistant Beth Shouk with the lunch.

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