Meet the Team
Our experienced team are dedicated to serving the nation’s favourite dish at its finest.
All team members undertake at least Level 2 qualifications in food hygiene, in addition to an extensive in-house training programme. Our friers also undertake allergen awareness training and we always have a minimum of one trained first aider working every shift.
We are all here to answer any questions you may have about our products, so please feel free to ask any questions or alternatively you can contact us by email.
Mark, Owner
Mark first worked in a fish and chip shop part-time whilst still at school and in 1991 he bought his own shop. In 1997, Mark bought Towngate Fisheries.
As well as running Towngate Fisheries, Mark has volunteered for the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) and was Vice President from 2011 – 2014. Since 2015 Mark has oranised and judged the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Competition.
Mark no longer works in the shop on a day to day basis but still runs the business.
Joanne, Manager
Joanne first worked for Mark at Bank Top Fisheries in 2001. When Mark sold that business she left to become an Air Stewardess. She worked for Mark again at Gullivers on Great Horton Road from 2008 and following the birth of her second child she joined the Towngate Fisheries team working part-time. After several years working full-time as a frier, Joanne was promoted to Manager in February 2020. In January 2024 Joanne was placed in the top 4 of the "Employee of the Year" category in the National Fish & Chip Awards.
Hollie, Assistant Manager
Hollie started work part-time at Towngate fisheries whilst studying A Levels. In 2020 Hollie became full-time and in 2023 she completed her Level 3 Apprenticeship through HIT training in frying, customer service and business management.
Vera, Frier/Shift Supervisor
Vera started work at Towngate Fisheries in 2008 as a counter assistant. She had previously worked at Wellington Fisheries, Undercliffe as a server and frier. When the opportunity arose in early 2010 to become a frier at Towngate, Vera re-trained and now both fries and serves as required.
Leanne
Leanne works part-time at Towngate Fisheries while looking after her son Jack.
Calum
Calum works part-time at Towngate Fisheries while studying.
Lewis
Lewis works part-time at Towngate Fisheries while studying.
Elise
Elise works part-time at Towngate Fisheries while studying.
Matty
Matty works part-time at Towngate Fisheries while studying.