Chantry Royal has opened its doors today, launching a new fish and chip shop for the Chantry community of Ipswich.

One of the first customers at the new takeaway in Hawthorn Drive was Ipswich MP Tom Hunt, who helped the owners cut the ribbon to officially open the business.

Chef and director Kemal Yalcin said: “We’re really excited to get up and running.

“I’ve been in the local community of Chantry for 20 years, and I’ve been in Ipswich for 25 years.

Ipswich Star: The Chantry Royal Fish and Chips shop in IpswichThe Chantry Royal Fish and Chips shop in Ipswich (Image: Archant 2022)

“I’ve been a chef within the fish and chip industry for about 20 years. Previously I’ve worked in other businesses all over the country, this time I’ve decided to run my own business.

“This process has been over a long period of time because we applied to take over the ownership and management for the past year, due to Covid that paperwork has taken a while.

Ipswich Star: The management, Enes, right; Kemal, second left; and Murat, centre, of the Chantry Royal Fish and Chips shop in Ipswich cut the ribbon for the opening. With them are MP Tom Hunt, and Kemal's daughter, SilanThe management, Enes, right; Kemal, second left; and Murat, centre, of the Chantry Royal Fish and Chips shop in Ipswich cut the ribbon for the opening. With them are MP Tom Hunt, and Kemal's daughter, Silan (Image: Archant 2022)

“We’ve been really excited during the wait, we’ve been designing the logos, the menus, thinking of ways of advertising and creating awareness within our community.

“We’re bringing in new employees, experienced chefs, great offers and affordable prices for the customers."