<P> Fish - and - chip shops traditionally wrapped their product in newspaper, or with an inner layer of white paper (for hygiene) and an outer layer of newspaper or blank newsprint (for insulation and to absorb grease), though the use of newspaper for wrapping has almost ceased on grounds of hygiene . Nowadays, establishments usually use food - quality wrapping paper, occasionally printed on the outside to imitate newspaper . </P> <P> The British National Federation of Fish Friers was founded in 1913 . It promotes fish and chips and offers training courses . </P> <P> A previous world record for the "largest serving of fish and chips" was held by Gadaleto's Seafood Market in New Paltz, New York . This 2004 record was broken by Yorkshire pub Wensleydale Heifer in July 2011 . An attempt to break this record was made by Doncaster fish and chip shop Scawsby Fisheries in August 2012, which served 33 pounds (15 kg) of battered cod alongside 64 pounds (29 kg) of chips . </P> <P> The long - standing Roman Catholic tradition of not eating meat on Fridays, especially during Lent, and of substituting fish for meat on that day continues to influence habits even in predominantly Protestant, Anglican, semi-secular and secular societies . Friday night remains a traditional occasion for eating fish - and - chips; and many cafeterias and similar establishments, while varying their menus on other days of the week, habitually offer fish and chips every Friday . </P>

When did they stop serving fish and chips in newspaper