Catch 32 — Attraction in Derbyshire Dales

Visited earlier this week, the staff were okay but the food was dreadful. If I wasn’t so hungry I would’ve refused the food as I saw it being put into the boxes.. Chips landed in the tray like blocks of wood. Both the fish and chips were overcooked and dark brown like fence paint. The oil was due for change weeks ago and left a brown oily stain of a similar colour to malt vinegar on the grease proof paper. Incidentally the mushy peas were lovely. After travelling home I had to brush my teeth to get rid of the nasty taste of old fried oil. I will never go back there because it was terrible. My only wish now was that I had taken a photo...

Further to my review below from a year ago, we have just had our first chippy meal since they reopened and my, was it worth waiting for! Absolutely delicious! If anything even better than before. Fish exquisite and chips done to perfection. Well done all at Catch 32.

Just put a five star review on trip adviser for this chippy. Third visit and the standard remains exceptional. Delicious fish with a golden crispy batter and perfect chips. What more can you ask for. Opening times ideal for locals in addition to tourists. We wouldn't go anywhere else now for...

I recently stopped by Catch 32 in Bakewell and couldn’t resist experiencing what the locals rave about—and it absolutely delivered. From the moment I took that first bite, I was hooked. • Crispy, perfectly battered fish that’s light, golden, and not greasy—exactly how a classic chippy should be. Many reviews highlight this too: “the fish was sooo crispy and the chips were great!” • Generous, fluffy chips, piping hot even after a short journey home—no limp spuds here! • Dazzling sides: their curry sauce and mushy peas earn...