<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> <P> In Australia and New Zealand, the words "fish and chips" are often used to highlight the difference in each country's short - i vowel sound (ɪ). Australian English has a higher forward sound (i), close to the y in happy and city, while New Zealand English has a lower backward sound (ɘ), a slightly higher version of the a in about and comma . Thus, New Zealanders hear Australians say "feesh and cheeps," while Australians hear New Zealanders say "fush and chups ." </P> <P> In the UK, waste oil from fish and chip shops has become a useful source of biodiesel . The German biodiesel company Petrotec has outlined plans to produce biodiesel in the UK from waste oil from the British fish - and - chip industry . </P>

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