Chesterfield chip shop plans to open million-pound restaurant

There will be takeaway and drive-thru options

The owners of a well-known Derbyshire restaurant have now revealed plans for a second location, offering a takeaway and drive-thru service.

Plans have been put forward for the new eatery from the owners of Chester's Fish and Chips restaurant, which is based in Sheffield Road, Chesterfield.

The new premises will be located on the Markham Vale services site at junction 29A of the M1, opposite McDonalds and adjacent to Starbucks.

The new investment will cost more than £1 million and will create more than 30 jobs.

Set to open in spring 2021, the new venue will offer a seaside-themed restaurant and a takeaway counter as well as a separate drive-through lane.

Chris Ioannides, owner of Chesters, said: “We are excited to announce the opening of a second restaurant for Chesters, which will serve all our best known dishes.

"We will continue to support the local community and charities like we always strive to and give back something to Chesterfield and the surrounding areas.

“We’d like to thank all our loyal customers for their support and we look forward to meeting new customers at our new Markham Vale location.”

The announcement comes after a very busy period for the team thanks to the Government’s recent Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

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On their busiest day, Chesters had to turn away more than 196 bookings and in just one day served 756 people.

Thousands of customers visited throughout August, and the owners have decided to extend the scheme, offering 20% of bills, including alcohol, every Monday to Thursday throughout September.