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Archie’s £65 Giant Cod Challenge Remains Unbeaten as Preorders Soar Despite Supply Hurdles

The family-run chippy in Minster pre-sells its viral super-sized fish feast as cod quotas tighten with soaring prices.

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Overview

  • The Big Fish Meal features a 2.2 kg battered cod fillet served with four portions of chips, four sides, four drinks and bread and butter for £65.
  • Customers must pre-order the challenge and receive a bread knife to help carve the oversized fish.
  • TikTok clips of diners tackling the monster cod have drawn more than 115,000 followers to Archie’s page and millions of views.
  • No individual has yet finished the solo eating challenge, though visitors often share the meal.
  • Seasonal quotas and supply-chain disruptions have made sourcing large cod fillets increasingly difficult.