Overview

• In a two-part TikTok series, Sarah rated Harry Ramsden’s cod in Bournemouth a perfect 10 before declaring Trenchers’ haddock in Whitby the overall winner.
• Her Whitby visit included sampling tartar sauce, pickled gherkins, pickled onions and a dandelion and burdock drink, highlighting traditional Yorkshire condiments.
• The posts quickly went viral, accumulating thousands of likes and comments that lauded Whitby’s fish and chips and prompted suggestions for other coastal chippies such as Scarborough and venues in Scotland.
• Viewers praised both Harry Ramsden’s established chain for its cod and Trenchers for its classic approach to haddock, framing a North versus South culinary comparison.
• Her taste test underscores how influencer-led food reviews on TikTok can drive local pride and tourism interest in regional dishes.