That’s food all prepped. Italian style chicken parcels, stuffed with a spicy tomato sauce & sausage meat Bored. Pub time
The origins of Hull’s beloved Chip Spice can be traced back to 1979, when a local entrepreneur named John Science introduced something entirely new to the city’s food scene. As the owner of the American-style diner Yankee Burger on Jameson Street — one of Hull’s earliest ventures inspired by U.S. fast-food culture — John wanted to bring a fresh idea to the table. He saw how much people in Hull loved their chips, but he also believed they could be taken to the next level with a touch of creativity and a hint of bold flavour. At the time, most chip shops stuck to the classics — salt, vinegar, maybe a splash of sauce. But John had bigger plans. He began working with a small local business called Spice Blenders Company, run by husband-and-wife team Rod and Brenda Wilson. The Wilsons had recently travelled to the United States, where they’d seen the popularity of seasoned fries and paprika-based spice blends used in diners across the country. Together, they began experimenting with flavours, tweaking and refining the mix until they found the perfect balance. The final product was a savoury blend that struck the right note — not too spicy, not too salty, but rich enough to transform ordinary chips into something special. They called it American Chip Spice. It wasn’t a flashy product or a marketing gimmick — just a simple idea that worked. When John first sprinkled it over the fries at Yankee Burger, the reaction was instant. Customers loved it. They came back not just for the burgers but for that unforgettable taste on the chips. Word spread fast. Other chip shops started asking for the seasoning, wanting to offer their customers the same flavour that was creating such a buzz. Before long, the mix that started in one small diner began to appear across Hull — in fish and chip shops, burger bars, and late-night takeaways. The seasoning became a local staple, a small but defining part of the city’s culinary identity. Ask anyone from Hull today, and chances are they’ll tell you the same thing: chip spice isn’t just a topping — it’s a tradition. It represents the city’s knack for doing things its own way, turning something simple into something that lasts. What began with one man’s idea and a handful of spices over four decades ago has become a flavour woven into Hull’s story — and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. #Hull #ChipSpice #FoodHeritage #RetroHull #YankeeBurger #LocalLegend #SnackTime #SpiceItUp
