Exciting News - we're the nation's fish and chip icon
18th August 2021
Thanks to all of our customers for helping us. 13 million packs of Walkers ‘Taste Icons’ crisps will be sold all over the country, representing a handful of Britain’s greatest local restaurants, with 4 million …
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Wetherby Whaler's prestigious Fish and Chip Quality Award.
21st May 2021
Wetherby Whaler remains amongst the Fish Frying elite from across the UK, by renewing their prestigious Fish and Chip Quality Award. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the trade body that represents the nation’s …
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The Wetherby Whaler swims to further success with the launch of Tadcaster premises
26th March 2021
Tadcaster has received a Wetherby Whaler makeover! We have completed the planned refurbishment of our Stutton Road Takeaway in Tadcaster and are re-opening on 23rd March 2021 with our usual fantastic Fish & Chips, a new Menu, …
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New Wetherby Whaler Takeaway for Tadcaster
27th November 2020
We are delighted to confirm we have literally ‘gone back to our roots’ by acquiring the Takeaway on Stutton Road in Tadcaster. This is the site where it all began in 1969 for Phillip & Janine when they took over the Shop …
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Eat Out to Help Out and 'We're Good to Go'
22nd July 2020
We have been approved and passed the ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark. We have demonstrated that we are adhering to the respective Government and public health guidance, have carried out a …
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Guiseley Restaurant Opening July 6th!
03rd July 2020
We can confirm that our Restaurant at Guiseley will be reopening on Monday 6th July and look forward to welcoming you back. We have introduced some new measures to keep you and our staff safe. We will be operating a bookings only system and …
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Click & Collect at Guiseley
06th May 2020
Our famous Fish and Chips are now available for Click & Collect at our Guiseley branch. Click here to view our full menu and place your order. We are also working hard behind the scenes to bring you the click and collect service to all our …
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Officially one of the 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants in the UK!
02nd April 2020
Our Pudsey branch has been named as one of the UK’s 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants 19/2020. The accolade follows an extensive search by leading trade publication Fry Magazine to find those takeaways serving up the finest …
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Staff Training & Development Winner
02nd March 2020
Wetherby Whaler has been crowned winner of the prestigious Staff Training and Development Award at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2020. We were assessed against a wide variery of criteria, including internal training …
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Wetherby Whaler named one of the UK’s 10 best fish and chip restaurants for the second year running
19th March 2019
The Wetherby Whaler in Guiseley is celebrating after being named one of the UK’s 10 Best Fish & Chip restaurants – for the second year in succession. The accolade follows an extensive six-month search by Fry Magazine to find those …
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Wetherby Whaler earns blue fish label for sustainability
12th November 2018
All five Wetherby Whaler sites across Yorkshire have earned the coveted sustainable fish certificate, from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The Whaler can now use the MSC blue fish label on its haddock, assuring customers …
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Wetherby man 'Boyz' receives much-deserved praise
05th June 2018
A popular Wetherby worker with a ‘serious aura about him’ has been praised by a former colleague all the way from New Zealand. Mthandazo Bafana, known affectionately as ‘Boyz’, who is Prep Team Leader at …
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Schoolchildren have 'whale of a time' during Wetherby Whaler masterclass
17th April 2018
Schoolchildren in Bradford have been given a nutritional masterclass by one the region’s leading eateries. Wetherby Whaler’s Guiseley restaurant hosted children with special educational needs from Killinghall …
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'Whale-sized' donation for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
28th March 2018
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is to benefit from a generous donation by Wetherby Whaler, which has raised another £10,000 for the charity. Weatherman Jon Mitchell was in attendance at a fundraiser held at the Wetherby Whaler in …
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Wetherby Whaler named one of the UK's 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants!
28th March 2018
The Wetherby Whaler in Guiseley is celebrating after being named one of the UK’s 10 Best Fish & Chip restaurants. The accolade follows an extensive six month search by Fry Magazine to find those restaurants serving up the …
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Wetherby Whaler celebrates national recognition for Yorkshire!
23rd March 2018
The Wetherby Whaler Group is delighted to have contributed, albeit in a small way, to Wetherby being named as one of the ‘Best Places to Live 2018’! The Whaler has welcomed findings from The Sunday Times in its Best Places …
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Wetherby Whaler continues support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance
09th February 2018
People in Guiseley are set for an evening of charity, entertainment and Fish and Chips, as the Wetherby Whaler hosts a fundraiser for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Wetherby Whaler’s Guiseley restaurant, on Otley Road, is …
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Wetherby Whaler helps celebrate 80th birthday of Fish and Chip 'Champion'
02nd January 2018
Wetherby Whaler paid a birthday tribute to one of Yorkshire’s true champions of the fish and chips trade, during a surprise visit at its Guiseley restaurant. Bob Mitchell, who was previously Chairman of the Leeds and District …
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'Fryer' to deliver Frank Sinatra spectacular at Wetherby Whaler Guiseley!
17th November 2017
People in Guiseley are set for a Frank Sinatra ‘spectacular’ as the Wetherby Whaler hosts a special event at its famous fish and chip restaurant. Cabaret sensation Phil Fryer will be on hand to perform a number of …
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Wetherby Whaler visits school to talk about the importance of seafood in a balanced diet
24th October 2017
Wetherby Whaler is helping youngsters from York to learn about the importance of enjoying fish as part of a balanced diet after paying a visit to Poppleton Road Primary School. Mark Savage and Amanda McDonagh from Wetherby Whaler …
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Wetherby Whaler celebrates Seafood Week with one-off menu
05th October 2017
Wetherby Whaler is celebrating Seafood Week (6 - 13 October) by offering customers the chance sample the ocean’s bounty with a special dish offered each day. Starting on Friday 6 October, Wetherby Whaler’s …
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Wetherby Whaler Director joins board of leading professional body
03rd October 2017
Caroline Murphy, a director of the successful fish and chip chain Wetherby Whaler, has joined the board of leading industry professional body, National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF). Caroline, who has been involved in every …
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Yorkshire three peaks challenge will raise money for young boy with neuroblastoma
31st August 2017
Members of Wetherby Whaler’s Pudsey team are taking on the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge to help pay for specialist treatment for a young boy suffering from neuroblastoma. The team are raising money for four-year-old Toby, …
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Fundraisers run through the night to raise more than £2,000 for Diabetes UK
10th August 2017
A group of runners sponsored by Wetherby Whaler has raised more than £2,000 for Diabetes UK after running 80 miles from Pudsey to Blackpool overnight. The eight runners left the Wetherby Whaler in Pudsey at 8.30PM, arriving 12 …
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Parliamentary candidate serves customers at Wetherby Whaler for fish and chip day
07th June 2017
Conservative Parliamentary candidate Stuart Andrew served customers at Wetherby Whaler’s Guiseley branch as part of its National Fish & Chip Day celebrations. Mr Andrew joined Wetherby Whaler’s takeaway team …
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Norwegian fishing captain visits Wetherby Whaler to sample his own catch
22nd May 2017
The Wetherby Whaler invited the Norwegian fisherman who catches its award-winning haddock to sample the fish and chips it is renowned for. Lars Nyvoll, captain of the 40metre-long line-fishing vessel Nyvoll Senior, visited the …
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Wetherby Whaler's pianist clocks up 2,500 hours at the keys
09th May 2017
Wetherby Whaler Guiseley’s very own in-house pianist has clocked up more than 2,500 hours at the keys of the restaurant’s grand piano. Fish and chips is usually accompanied with a side of mushy peas or tartare sauce, not …
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Wally the Whale has been in training ahead of the Mascot Gold Cup
20th April 2017
Wetherby Whaler’s Wally the Whale mascot is hoping to pip the competition to the post at the Mascot Gold Cup, after just missing a top three finish in last year’s race. Now in its 12th year, the Mascot Gold Cup is the …
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Rugby fan dines in style with Rhinos player at Wetherby Whaler
03rd April 2017
The Wetherby Whaler gave a keen rugby league fan a meal he won’t forget after winning a competition to dine with a Leeds Rhinos player. Dedicated Rhinos fan, Martin Hopwood from Huddersfield, was invited to enjoy a meal with …
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Wetherby Whaler presents the winner of its card competition with framed copy
14th March 2017
Wetherby Whaler has rewarded the artistic talents of one of its young customers after they won a design competition. Alfie Batt, 10, was the lucky winner of the Wetherby Whaler’s birthday card design competition, which he …
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Search is on for mystery Wetherby Whaler poet
19th January 2017
The Wetherby Whaler is on the hunt for a mysterious poet who left a message at its York restaurant. Staff at Wetherby Whaler in York discovered a laminated poem, signed ‘anonymous’, whilst clearing a table. It described …
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Wetherby Whaler adds to its gluten-free credentials
08th December 2016
Wetherby Whaler has expanded its popular gluten free range with the addition of Yorkshire-brewed coeliac-friendly beers. The family-owned fish and chip restaurant and takeaway chain now stocks gluten-free beers from …
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Wetherby Whaler helps recognise Yorkshire's Young Achievers
01st December 2016
The Wetherby Whaler Group has helped recognise the enterprising nature of two young businesswomen at the Yorkshire Young Achiever Awards. The Yorkshire-based business sponsored the Achievement in Management and Enterprise …
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Wetherby Whaler Guiseley kits out budding footballers
17th November 2016
Wetherby Whaler’s Guiseley restaurant is helping nurture local sporting talent after kitting out junior football team, Thackley Lightning. The popular fish and chip restaurant has sponsored Thackley Lightning Under 7s, …
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Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge
03rd November 2016
Leeds and Wakefield will meet once again in the annual Boxing Day clash, the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 11.30am. The two sides had mixed fortunes last season with Wakefield enjoying a strong …
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Whaler hosts successful fundraiser for air ambulance
06th October 2016
The Wetherby Whaler’s Guiseley restaurant has raised £2,500 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance after hosting a family fun day. Dozens of families descended on the Otley Road restaurant to enjoy activities including …
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Wildcats chip in at Wetherby Whaler
12th September 2016
Patrons at the Wetherby Whaler in Wakefield got service with a difference when the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats popped in to lend a helping hand. Joe Arundel, Reece Lyne and Scott Anderson covered the lunch shift at the busy Calder …
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Wildcats Players to visit our Wakefield restaurant
07th September 2016
A number of Wakefield Trnity Wildcats first team players will be helping out in the Wetherby Whaler restaurant in Wakefield on Monday 12th September, assisting staff to cover the lunch shift. The guys will be seating guests at their …
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Wetherby Whaler honoured with family friendly award
02nd August 2016
Wetherby Whaler Guiseley has been honoured with an award for its family friendly service. Teacups and Toddlers, a blog identifying positive eatery experiences for tots, has rated the Yorkshire restaurant 5* and presented it with a …
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Fun Day at Guiseley
29th July 2016
Support the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and come along to our Family Fun Day at Wetherby Whaler in Guiseley. The fun starts at 12noon on Sunday 14th August 2016. …
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Chippy musical comes to the home of fish and chips in Guiseley
10th June 2016
Patrons of Wetherby Whaler’s Guiseley restaurant, the original Harry Ramsdens restaurant, will be able to enjoy a meal of fish and chips, with a side order of UK grime and brass music when #ChipShopTheMusical visits on June …
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Wetherby Whaler teams up with local brewery
09th June 2016
The Wetherby Whaler has joined forces with local microbrewery, Treboom, to offer its customers a beer especially suited to their fish and chips. The two family-owned Yorkshire businesses have announced a new partnership which will see …
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Rhinos captain tackles meal with fan
19th April 2016
A Leeds Rhinos-mad family enjoyed a meal with club stalwart, Danny Maguire, after winning a competition organised by Wetherby Whaler. Sally Lawn from Otley won a meal for four with the Leeds Rhinos captain and his family after …
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Wildcats fan has a whale of a time with players
09th March 2016
A Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fan had a whale of time after winning a meal at the Wetherby Whaler with players Danny Kirmond and Nick Scruton. Avid Wildcats supporter Catherine Wilkinson, who is from Wakefield, won a meal for four with …
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Local business helps recognise Yorkshire’s Young Achievers
05th January 2016
The Wetherby Whaler group of fish and chip restaurants and takeaways has helped recognise an enterprising young fashion designer at the Yorkshire Young Achiever Awards. The Yorkshire-based business sponsored the Achievement in …
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Wetherby Whaler revels in festive tradition
17th December 2015
The Wetherby Whaler restaurant in Guiseley is continuing a much loved Christmas tradition started by the site’s former owner Harry Ramsden. In the days when Harry Ramsden occupied the historic building, the huge Christmas …
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Wetherby Whaler helps keep helicopter off the ground
26th November 2015
The Wetherby Whaler group of fish and chip restaurants and takeaways has received an award for its continued fundraising and advocacy of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA). Wetherby Whaler received the Corporate Partner Award at …
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Spooky Goings On at Wetherby Whaler Guiseley!!
21st November 2015
The Halloween weekend was enjoyed by all. The kids and staff all loved dressing up and really got in the 'spirit' of things!! Congratulations to the two winners of our fancy dress competition! If you would kindly contact Ryan …
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Wildcats take on Wetherby Whaler
08th November 2015
Wetherby Whaler’s new mascot, Wally, was joined by several members of the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ team including their mascot, Daddy Cool, when they stopped by the Wakefield restaurant of the much loved fish and chip …
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Wetherby Whaler kits out young players at Wakefield FC
29th October 2015
The Wetherby Whaler in Wakefield is supporting Wakefield FC Juniors with new football kits and track suits. The fish and chip restaurant and takeaway has pledged assistance to the Under 10's team, which plays in the …
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Chance for fans to meet rugby legend at Guiseley restaurant
01st September 2015
Great Britain rugby legend Garry Schofield OBE will be joined by Australian Brett Kenny at Wetherby Whaler’s Guiseley restaurant on 6th October, as part of the Gary Schofield Testimonial Tour. The testimonial tour marks 30 …
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The Wetherby Whaler helps paint the town at Wetherby Colour Run
02nd July 2015
The Wetherby Whaler in Wetherby helped to paint the town blue by sponsoring the blue paint used in the Martin House Children’s Hospice colour run. A team of staff members from The Wetherby Whaler doused runners taking part in …
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Wetherby Whaler York welcomed Mikron Theatre Company to perform its Fishy Tale
14th May 2015
The Wetherby Whaler in York welcomed the acclaimed Mikron Theatre Company for an evening of the very best in British theatre and food. The much-loved Yorkshire fish and chip chain was proud to present the comedy ‘One of …
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Wetherby Whaler makes donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance
24th March 2015
The Wetherby Whaler fish and chip restaurants and takeaways in Yorkshire have raised £4,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Customers at Wetherby Whaler’s five branches across Yorkshire, which are in Guiseley, …
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Winner of the Kids Club competition announced
10th November 2014
A budding artist has won a prestigious opportunity that will see her artwork featured throughout one of Yorkshire’s best-known fish and chip chains. Sofia Di Giorno, 7, was the lucky winner of the Wetherby Whaler’s …
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Magical wedding reception at the Wetherby Whaler
18th July 2014
The Wetherby Whaler would like to congratulate Mr and Mrs Gilmartin on their wedding day. The happy couple held their reception at the Guiseley branch with the staff able to host 60 guests of friends and family with a traditional 3 course …
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Investment Welcomed in Wetherby
04th July 2014
The famous and original Wetherby Whaler in Wetherby welcomed MP for Elmet and Rothwell, Alec Shelbrooke, and representatives of the community for a special charity event to mark the official opening of its newly extended Wetherby …
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Wetherby Whaler Guiseley member of staff tackles Leeds half marathon for charity
01st May 2014
A member of staff at The Wetherby Whaler in Guiseley will be powered by fish and chips when she tackles the Leeds Half Marathon to raise funds for MIND. Tarah, 23, who is a fryer at The Wetherby Whaler restaurant on White Cross, has been …
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Supporting Leeds Rhinos' Tom Briscoe
04th March 2014
The Wetherby Whaler in Guiseley is supporting Leeds Rhinos and Super League star, Tom Briscoe, for the 2014 season. Phillip and Janine Murphy, owners of The Wetherby Whaler, a group of fish and chip restaurants and takeaways across …
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Customers Enjoy Eating With Wildcats' Mascot
04th March 2014
Wetherby Whaler customers in Wakefield enjoyed their fish and chips with a special guest when they were visited by Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ mascot, Daddy Cool. The popular fish and chip restaurant in Wakefield …
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Wetherby Whaler Kits African Footballers with Leeds United FC Strips
20th February 2014
The Wetherby Whaler, a group of fish and chip restaurants and takeaways across Yorkshire, has kitted out a group of young African footballers with Leeds United Football Club strips and boots. On a recent trip to Africa, Phillip and …
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Wetherby Nearly There!
01st February 2014
The Wetherby Whaler is to temporarily close its restaurant in the town for a £200,000 expansion and refit. Janine Murphy, Co-owner of the Wetherby Whaler, said; “We are delighted to be investing in Wetherby and this …
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Sponsoring Local Football
17th January 2014
The local youth football team are hoping to have a whale of a time in their new football kits following their new sponsorship. Members of Youth football club Guisesley juniors have been kited out with new strips thanks to the fantastic …
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance
09th January 2014
As a company the Wetherby Whaler are always looking to support local charities in every way we can. Our support ranges from fundraising events and nights, to collection boxes throughout all our restaurants. One of the …
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