Fish and chips is one of the most common dishes that spring to mind when mentioning English food. Cod and haddock are the most common fish but many other varieties will work just as well. Available every day but sales traditionally peak on Friday/Fryday when families across the nation grab a takeaway or pub special. This recipe covers preparing everything from scratch but you save effort if preferred by grabbing premade chips, mushy peas, tartare and mayonnaise.