Apex Hotels unveils Edinburgh’s largest fish & chip challenge


Apex Grassmarket Hotel, has today announced the introduction of Edinburgh’s largest fish supper to its menu and is challenging diners to polish off the massive dish in its entirety.

Coming in at a whopping three times the size of a standard fish supper, the feast size British favourite will include battered fish, chips, tartar sauce, minty mushy peas, pickled fennel, lemon and a pint or glass of house wine, all for £20.

The permanent addition to the menu will also set out to hook challengers with the chance of winning a complimentary meal for two at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel through a monthly prize draw.

Those who are bold enough to dive right in to the culinary challenge will also be gifted with a miniature dram of whisky, collapsible copper shot cup and crown to remind them of their efforts and accomplishment.

Alan Taylor, GM at Apex Grassmarket, said, “The fish supper is a classic dish and a firm favourite for many across the country, including myself. We have taken the dish to a new level with the addition of Edinburgh’s biggest fish supper ‘The King of the Sea Supper’, which I’m sure our diners will be eager to taste and attempt to finish!

“Britain is increasingly a nation of foodies who delight in sharing their gastronomic finds across their social channels and I’ve no doubt this dish will catch their attention and net some likes.”

Edinburgh’s Biggest Fish Supper ‘The King of the Sea Supper’ will be on sale from Friday 2 August and awaiting foodie challengers to attempt to devour the gut-busting dish.

Plus, with the Fringe Festival set to kick off on the first of August, Apex Grassmarket are giving customers the chance to win a free King of the Sea supper by singing for their dinner.



Throughout the festival, customers can apply to provide guests of the hotel with their own musical performance in the main restaurant, with a winner chosen daily to enjoy Edinburgh’s largest fish supper.