The Most I've Ever Paid for Fish & Chips. Rick Steins, Padstow 

I just found your channel this week. I love it! I’m from Leeds but have lived here in the USA for over 36 years and at age 70 my Yorkshire accent is getting stronger! I can’t believe, not only that I’m 70, but that I’m telling people what things used to cost when I was a child like old people did to me. Like a loaf of bread being a penny and all that. Honestly I’m shocked at the price of one portion of fish ‘n’ chips nowadays! In the 1960s you could have bought them for the entire street for 16 pounds. By the early 70s our family had 9 children and we could get fish and chips for 1 shilling and 4 pence a portion in old money before decimalization skyrocketed prices of everything. So we could get giant pickled onions and mushy peas and still get some change. Scraps were free.

Anyone saying Helen is acting needs to give their head a wobble. She's a joy, and you and her make a lovely pair - it's refreshing to see a bloke be open about his feelings for his other half too. 🙂

What you need to bear in mind is that Rick Stein is a brand so you are paying half the money for the food and half for the name, those fish are involved in two catches of which one is in a trawler net and the other is catching the customer.

Wealth distribution in this country is getting so bad it’s actually sickening … rich people buying properties in places they’ve no intention of living meaning locals have to leave their own home town

Just wanted to say that we look forward to your vlogs with or without Helen, you put so much northern humour and grit into them that is so refreshing. Keep em coming James and Helen and we will keep enjoying them. Kay and Paul.xx

Thanks for the tour of Padstow. Doesn't look like worth a 8 hour drive from Yorkshire. We are fortunate to have Whitby Scarborough etc

I really like that you and Helen both tell it as it is - no drama - just fair and honest. Thanks for the trip around Padstow and the Rock - we've been to Padstow a few times but never tried the fish and chips. You just did it for us!

Love this channel! The amount of Fish & Chips I’ve ordered since subscribing is insane 😊

I'm currently having a night out in my van on my own, down coast in Anglesey, eating fish n chips watching a man eating fish n chips.......Ignore the comments Helen, sadly trolls will be trolls.

My Mother-in-law was from Cornwall, but I've never been. What the season lacks in warm weather it makes up for in fewer tourists. Thanks for the tour, James!

Just found this channel by pure chance and tucked in to watch a couple of vids (like you do) I’m happy to say I’ve subscribed. There’s something about a calm, honest and personable RU-vidr that I like to see !! …… your one of them , keep up the great work buddy 👍

You have integrity mate. It comes across in your expert review of Steins chippy! 👍😊

Drives 600 mile round trip. Spends £150 on fuel. Result...."These were the most expensive fish and chips I ever had" 😂😂😂

Firstly, Helens a Brahma (as we say in Barnsley) you're always going to have your critics. She's a breath of fresh air and you make a fantastic couple because you're both nutters(in the nicest way possible)lol You're becoming quite the connoisseur of fish and chips, James and I certainly appreciate you giving us the heads up where the best meals are. The best haddock and chips I ever had was from Chish and Fips in Llandudno. Maybe keep that in mind if you're ever up that way! Keep up the great work guys God bless 🙏

I am a Yorkshire man who has been doing missionary work in wales for the last 30 years and watching you and Helen make me homesick. She is a keeper our kid ,love from Wales.

I think if anyone says anything against Helen its out of pure jealousy, shes a lovely friendly girl no hairs and graces what u see is what u get and i for one love her, great vlog James bit of burnt gives it taste lol

Brilliant James … so lovely to hear Helen’s voice on phone she is such a lovely person and so are you 🙂 love your vlogs .. Thankyou 👍🏻😎

Loving this channel. Such a chilled bloke. Like having a chat with your mate. Really enjoyed your pub crawl and conversation one featuring Pacha. Keep up the good work matey. All the best!

I live not far from Padstein if youre ever there give Steins a miss and go to CHIP AHOY around the corner all locally caught fish and the battered cod is amazing.

Bude is a lovely spot to visit in Cornwall! Love it down there! Enjoy your time exploring and thanks for sharing

Seriously you need to go over to Dorset and go to Weymouth, the harbour is absolutely amazing, there are 2 chip shops very famous, lovely beech, amazing pubs

Another enjoyable vid James. Again stirring my memory banks. As Jayne and me only went Cornwall once, We loved going Brixham but for a change Jayne booked us 2 weeks at the Kenegie manor holiday park Cornwall. We thought the roads around Brixham and Devon in general were narrow at times, But going from the holiday park to surrounding areas the roads had way more narrow roads. talk about having plan ahead as you were driving so you can reverse back to make space for oncoming cars if needed. We absolutely loved our time there. We visited lands end and ive a picture of the day and date we visited 1st July 2015. Thanks again James. oh and when on holidays its about doing things that make the time enjoyable and though we never visited said chippy. We did eat out a few times and it wasnt cheap but the food was always nice. Which is what matters we made special memories . And i also enjoyed the lovey dovey chatter today when Helen rang you. Thats what couples do when they are inlove. At least thats how we talked. cheers.looking forward to eventually getting through all the vids youve made.

Yet another great video my friend looking forward to seeing the next 2 blogs. PS Helen is lovely❤

I love these videos! Just ordinary things but strangely entertaining!

Who could possibly say anything negative about Helen?! Jealousy is a terrible trait to have,who ever you are !! Ignore the idiots Helen ❤

Great vlog as always James. Perranporth has a nice beach (not been in years though). Not far from Newquay. Bit more going on. See thee:)

Well done James, a decent, honest review. It would have been good to see a head to head with the other padstow chipshop, maybe 🤷🏻‍♂️

Helen's an absolute keeper I reckon you can set off at any time in your van. Any traffic, then pull over and chill in the back 👊👊👊

James , this is my first post about your channel, i have been watching your output for the last year , and i am sending my love and best wishes to you and Helen, you are both lovely people, please keep posting mate, and best wishes to you both. Tez in London

Get down to port isaac, where doc martin was filmed. Beautiful spot to visit.

Another great vlog James, it's nice to see these places out of the holiday season. You and Helen are so much fun and honest it's so refreshing. Nice to see the pint and fish and chips back. I miss them so much😢. Look forward to the next one. Thanks again

Helen is always acting the goat 🐐 😂

We love your honest reviews and your philosophy. Keep it up. One thing, you need apicture on the van wall. One more thing, Bill says you should try local caught fish. ❤🇦🇺

Love your vlogs,keep them coming Helen is brilliant, ignore the haters. Love Cornwall especially Port Isaac and Polzeath. Enjoy Cornwall!

If you're still in cornwall, try falmouth, truro and look in to st Michaels mount...I think that's what it's called. We went one summer and loved it. Might be a bit different in winter. Enjoy x

Sarah's in Looe for the best pasties, also try Inkies at Goliatha Falls for great self-smoked meats plus scenery (not sure but you maybe able to park there, it's in the middle of nowhere).

There's no VAT on takeaway food but there is 20% VAT on food served at table. Your videos are always very interesting. good to see other parts of the country/world through your eyes. Thank you Correction, there is no VAT on COLD takeaway food, but there is 20% VAT on hot takeaway food

Take no notice of those who try to find fault. Love watching all your videos they are great. Loving all the places you visit better than normal television.

Been and done cornwall dozens of times and it has its charm .hope you enjoy the rest of it .port issac is worth a look for a typical cornish fishing villiage

Been holidaying in Cornwall for too many years to remember . Dined in Rick Steins restaurant just for the experience. Found a pub that does brilliant fish and chips. There are better take away if you look .

I use to travel threw the night, and get there in the morning. Thank's for the showing around Cornwall. Love walking around with you Guy's and haveing a pint.

If you would like to try some top class fish and chips head for Kellaways in Three Milestone near Truro James, they are the business !! TR36DP. Hope you have a good stay but the weather has been pretty nasty here for weeks. Best time to come back is late spring and have a lovely walk on the South West coast path. Plenty of parking at the National Trust sites. Great channel keep it up. Love to ya both !

St Austell Brewery, Proper Job, cracking pint, as for the fish and chips you are spot on, ok but you are paying a premium for the name, have a great trip

Kellaways Award winning fish and chips Threemilestone just outside of Truro . And 100 yard's away good clean cosy pub ,selling good variety including Famous local St Austell ale's!

Thank you. Love Cornwall. Unfortunately though the rich have taken over much of it with holiday homes and rentals . I love the quaint parts that are preserved by locals . 😊

Watching your Padstow vlog. Love it down in Cornwall. Been to Padstow a few times. Should have hired a bike and ride the Camel Trail to Wadebridge or Bodmin. If you're in Cornwall for a while longer, Fowey is a lovely little village, so to is Mousehole and Marazion.

James, good video 👍 fish and chip are expensive these day 12 - 16 quid depending where you are. Helen is a top lass, lovely lady and so down to earth. A diamond 👍👍 ☕️

Yet another brilliant video. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. Get to Kingfisher fish n chips if you haven't already. Best ever😋😋😋 All the Best, Mack and Maggie, Huddersfield 👍🏻

Great tour, thus far. Totally agree about your Fish and Chips verdict, having said that I was expecting a lot better as they looked truly amazing. I think you need to end your visit at Lands End. Dave

If you get chance go to Watergate bay its a stunning beach and we stay overnight on the council car park when we are there (not allowed but never had any trouble)

Only been to Padstow once..and happy to leave it at that..😮..there's lovely folk there..but the business is a 'closed shop'..

Try Hands Head, Bray on Thames fish and chips, bit pricey but very recommended.

I would like to see your vlog about Levant Tin Mine beam engine. Fred Dibnah has been there and its great.

If you ever go to the Kent coast go to aussies fish and chips in tankerton near whitstable. Its the best I've ever had . You can sit in with a beer or takeaway

Always amused at the amount of the reviews showing Steins Fish and chips. Mainly as I chuckle at seeing the wilted parsley? and slice of lemon followed by a pot of peas that are the same type of container used to serve dog ice-cream in the summer. Rick Stein must have sat back smugly thinking that's the height of sophistication 😂😂

Never been to Padstow myself but most Cornish here don't seem to like it much. All the best places are the ones nobody has heard of...and theres plenty of em! Food looked nice if a tad expensive

They should be pretty fresh Haddock being on the sea front in Devon. But I’ve heard there nice there too n they do some nice sauces Another nice spot down there James is Salcombe especially in the summer when the Regatta is on

Love Cheesey and caring. ❤

This is where your electric bike would have come in handy. You could have put the bike on the ferry and then ride around The Rock. Ever think of putting a bike rack on the back of the van? Nice to hear Helen pop in for a chat, she's got spunk, always love the banter between you two. Well that was a nice walk about in Padstow, hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Cornwall. At least you got a decent fish and chips and worth another meal there sometime in the future. I just looked up a recipe for an authentic Cornish Pasty so I'll be ready for your taste test. Enjoy your travels!

Love Cornwall, bit of a hike for us too from Essex. Broke down outside Rick Steins last time we were there… in my Fiesta in amongst the Range Rovers & BMWs… sat with the bonnet up waiting for AA man, with our 2 spaniels in the back… oooh 😂😂 Helen is the best, people have always got to say something… Have a safe trip… Lucy x

I never thought I would watch a chap eating fish and chips and give a review and enjoy it immensely.

Try a pasty at the chough bakery

Love the new van build but please get rid of the pink curtains for yellow or grey ha. Love you guys x

OK Fish & Chips from Rick Stein PLC ! Get yourself down to Penzance mate, a real place! - Praa Sands beach nearby - bit wintery for it though!

Try a pint of cornish rattler cider ,it's a good drink.

If the Minack theatre is still doing its free show describing the history of the place, it's really worth it. Also, a climb up to the lighthouse at Cape Cornwall, then drive to Mousehole for a drink in the Star pub.

That's what l like to hear somebody with a real honest opinion. Well done mate.

We love Cornwall, our first van stay was in Fowey back in 95, we can well recommend that town for a visit. Enjoy your Cornish travels and pasty’s, and cream teas!

Hey James they've done a cracking job on your little van mate...it's the ideal mobile home...and that panini doesn't look burnt to me mate..😋...I've only just got onto your vlogs ...great stuff!...and you 'n" Helen are perfect for each other....life's a laugh...that's what it's all about...good luck on your travels mate...and come back and see Liverpool again..👍🏻

They changed owners Doom Bar/ Sharps…..and it hadn’t been the same since

Nice to know the fish and chip diet is still going well 😊

All credit James a very honest review

Also try George Hotel, Stamford, Steels, Cleethorprs fish and chips.

I've got an old cine film of me with my kids and ex wife, standing outside Rick Steins place...about 30 years ago. We had a rather nice pasty from the bakers in Padstow. And...a lovely boat trip out to a small island just off the Camel Estuary. It's really beautiful down there in the summer James. 😊

Get there down t KELLAW Kellaways Award winning fish and chips Threemilestone just outside of Truro !

Loved your vlog - but missed Helen 🤪. We live in Cornwall and it’s great to see you down here. Some tips for you - for a decent pint try Hicks or Tribute. Both St Austell brewery and much better than Doom! If you come back here in Summer, then come in May of June. We’ve lived here since 2008 (moved down from Bradford) and those months are best weather and not too busy. July & August are a nightmare cos of school holidays, and August is the rainy season - believe me! If you’re still here and want to see a lovely beach, come down to Hayle where we live and head for Godrevy - National trust, and see the gorgeous beach. 3 miles of beautiful sand. Good pub is The Bucket of Blood - in Phillack, Hayle. Then if you do want to see St Ives it’s just about 5 miles further down the coast. Hope you get down here, it’s lovely. X

Another great video James And I love Helen I don't think she is acting at all she is a nice bubbly girl bet she is a right laugh on a night out x

Great yet again matey, love the channel and keep them coming

Hi thank you for sharing your journey, AND all so we NO what to expect whenever you go somewhere NOW. 👍👍👍

I am a Yorkshireman and have lived 9 miles away from Padstow for the last 27 years. I do like Padstow, but generally only go there if the weather is good for a walk around or cycle on the Camel trail. I don't go near any of the Rick Stein rip off places, but will sometimes buy a pasty from Chough bakery. My main reason for going is the boat trip on the Jubilee Queen which is an absolute pleasure. I do this 2 or 3 times a year. Luckily I can pick the perfect weather as I live so close. Last time I was on it this year there was a pod of dolphins following the boat, it was amazing. I have seen sun fish and all kinds of stuff over the years. You get to circle around the rocky islands off the coast which have amazing seabird life and seals. If you and Helen are going in the summer, make sure you book a trip. It's about an hour and a half, but worth it. Late May and early June are my favourite times as it can be crazy and hard to get on in July/August. You should also hire some bicycles and cycle on the Camel trail. The hire place is right by where you first parked up.

Good honest bloke from Barnsley , loved your blog 😊

Nice humorous,genuine vlog. I did skip sections as 20 mins is generally long enough and it's aching someone eating is not for me. I'll take a look at others of yours. Haven't seen Hellen yet.

I think most places will be out of season now, but Port Isaac (Port Wenn in Doc Martin) is quite nice. Went have been down Cornwall a few times with our caravan staying at one near St Ives and it cost us over a £1000 for 10 days. We then found places that you can rent and we stayed at a bungalow, two bedrooms, tow bathrooms, kitchen garage ETC and that was a £1000 for 2 weeks. So that is what we do from now on and leave the caravan at home. We stayed in Redruth which is in the middle part of Cornwall,. but then all the coasts around were around 30 minutes away so it is well recommended. If you haven't left Padstow? the blue building in the background 19:39 is a hatchery where they bring up baby lobsters to keep the population growing and you can visit that. Another place to visit, but not sure if they do beer is 'Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm' where you can taste different varieties. I would love to live in Cornwall, but at my age now, I don't think it is going to happen. Great video and lots of memories for me (Albeit a lot warmer when we go).

Hi James. You should try ‘Weare Gifford’ My sister lives there. I have never visited myself as I live in CA. I would love to see it😊

I love you both! Keep doing your thing guys! X love the new look van too.

Merry Christmas to you 🎄 X Stumbled across your channel by accident and so glad i did 😁 love your content and you seem such a down to earth guy.. You have got yourself a new subscriber lol ❤💥 X

A small van beats the price of a motel/hotel. the streets are litter-free. so so clean.

Helen is real as is James there both genuine there's no acting. Just normal couple enjoying life and eachother 😊😊

We always go to Ricks, when we go to Cornwall, it might be expensive but its a nice experience.

If you like Cornish pasty’s you need only go as far as Bolton, a place there that only does pasty’s, it’s located in Churchgate in Bolton

A few days ago Cornwall had snow!!! 😮 I have a friend who lives in Looe. And finally, I was born in Cornwall 😊

Polperro is nice!

Good on you,Mate !!--I get tired of people claiming they've been Poisoned at Rick-Steins !-I would'nt throw them back !!

You and Helen are fantastic , i wait ur vlogs u two are the real deal thank you for sharing ur journey x

Your editing has come so far! 🔥! The start… amazing Love it!

I was watching a video the other night. I found the cheapest fish and chips in the uk. It was in "Mathews chippy" In Grimsby. for fish chips and mushy peas, it's was £3. It makes you wonder, if he can do them for that price, why are the rest having our eyes out.

Regarding pasties, I found Philps pasties were amongst the best, there's a shop in Hayle on the river, it's en route to St Ives. We used to live in Cornwall, near Mevagissey.

Seeeee...woman distracts ya and ya burn ya sammich!!! HAHAHAHA!!!!

Great choice of travel music🎵🎵 Padstow is pretty but I bet everywhere is expensive, not just rock stein's 😊 Doom bar's very popular darn sarth. Great trip thank you 😀 Newquay is fab 😀 Dt Ives is beautiful but usually bedlam for parking. For pasties go to Hayle - best pasties EVER and straight down the A30 💜

I love burnt food , probably because I mastered the art years ago 🤫, whoever said that Helen just ignore em , you’ll always get mean people , I reckon you both are tops 🥰