Despite strict stay-at-home restrictions, the traditional Good Friday rush for fish and chips could be bigger than usual this year
could be bigger than usual this year, despite the strict stay-at-home restrictions.
With dine-in restaurants closed and people returning to old rituals for comfort amid huge uncertainty, some fish and chip shop owners are trying to control the demand with security guards. John Tang at Bulleen Fish and Chips prepares for the traditional Good Friday rush despite the coronavirus outbreak.If it pans out that way, it would be a rare bright spot for the hospitality industry, which has been smashed by orders to close to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Typically, there would be huge queues at most fish and chip shops for their busiest day of the year, with people waiting together in groups for their order to come out of the fryer.Not this year. To ensure social distancing, some are blocking their doors and moving tills so people don't have to gather inside, with phone-in or online orders highly encouraged.
"I've put rules in place in my shop. I've got a big stop sign which catches their eye. Most people order from the door."
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