Big Fish

Right in the centre of Steyning, Big Fish is a traditional fish-and-chip shop that earns praise for frying to order rather than leaving food sitting under a lamp. Fans describe the cod as some of the best they have had in years, a lovely piece of fish in a thin, crisp batter with barely a trace of grease. It is a small, no-frills operation focused squarely on doing the classics well, and it has become a firm favourite for a quick teatime treat in this corner of West Sussex.

The board keeps things refreshingly simple, built around a proper Cod And Chips and other battered favourites cooked fresh while you wait. Reviews are largely warm, rating it 4.2/5 on Google, with most visitors singling out the crisp batter and that freshly cooked feel; a few note that opening can be a little unpredictable and that it is cash only, so it is worth a quick call ahead. For honest, freshly fried fish and chips in the town, it is an easy local pick.