SERVING TOOTING AND MITCHAM FOR OVER 30 YEARS
LOU and ELLI
The critically acclaimed Golden Anchor is run by Lou and Ellie Chrysostomou. Lou says:
"I was pulled in by the ear! My dad and uncle had a little shop in Roman Road called The Kipper where, as a boy, I did the spuds. I learnt as I went, going to the fish market when I was older.
When I was 17, I had my own fruit and veg stall and I remember someone offering me a job and saying they could teach me fish and chips. I said I could teach them fish and chips!
I opened my first shop with my wife in Rotherhithe in 1981 and then did a stint selling wet fish.
One day I got a phone call saying the shop my old man and uncle ran was on the market. The price was right, so I bought it.
Because of all of the memories, I quickly got attached and we're still here."
OUR FOOD
Fresh fish
Some fish and chip shops use frozen fish. Golden Anchor uses fresh for a superior taste.
Fresh chips
Some shops will also use frozen chips. Golden Anchor buys in potatoes. The occasional rattling noise you can hear from the back is our peeler and chipper.
Our fish includes sustainable options, and we serve gluten-free fish on Wednesdays. Call 020 8687 1655 to hear about our specials or place a pre-order.
From the archives
WE REALLY HAVE BEEN GOING OVER 30 YEARS
"My name is loizos chrysostomou, but you can call me 'Lou'."
"This is Elli. without her, there would be no golden anchor."