In celebration of National Fish and Chip Day, the town of Deal in Kent served up 300 portions of chips along with a limited supply of battered fish. This wasn't your average chippy though.

In partnership with local chip shop, The Blue Mermaid Fish Bar, the pop-up was powered by two electric cars and led by TikTok's 'Chip Shop Diva', Destiny Harold.

The Dacia Spring, touted by its manufacturers as the 'cheapest electric vehicle' currently available, provided the power for the frying.

It comes after a survey of 2,000 adults revealed that fish and chips is the top treat on a British holiday. The survey also spotlighted other holiday favourites such as cream tea, hot doughnuts, Mr Whippy ice cream, Cornish pasties and mussels.

A spokesperson for car manufacturer Dacia commented: "It was fun treating passers-by today and showing the power of our electric car, Spring, using its vehicle to load technology, which allows you to power external devices off the car's battery."

They added: "It's no surprise we have a national day dedicated to the iconic meal that is fish and chips and the study shows just how much we love it and associate it with holidays by the seaside.

"Playing on the phrase 'cheap as chips' in line with our affordable car and being in the appropriately named Deal, was a great way to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day."

When ordering the classic fish and chips, cod (48%) and haddock (19%) were the top choices, but a whopping 69% simply order a portion of chips, and the research revealed that many adults find such foods nostalgic.

In addition, 46% feel there's something nostalgic about eating the British staple with a wooden fork, which 33% typically do, although 38% prefer to eat it by hand.

Food psychologist, James Cornish, said: "There are few things that unite the British public quite like fish and chips; golden, salty, comforting, and steeped in history, this timeless dish is more than a meal - it's a national treasure.

"Loved across generations, social classes, and regions, it's one of those rare things that truly brings us together. There's a certain kind of magic in fish and chips - a simple meal that somehow carries the weight of memory, comfort, and delight.

"Maybe it's because we don't expect too much from humble food, but our delight is excelled through the delivering more than we expected."