The Station Road shop initially trialled the gluten-free option on Mondays, after a customer with coeliac disease – an autoimmune disease triggered by gluten – asked if they would consider the idea. It turned out to be so popular that the manager, Tony Lark, decided to make it twice weekly, and will be opening on Sundays just to serve gluten-free fish and chips.

He said: “This is great news for local coeliacs and another day for all our regular customers to enjoy our traditional fish and chips. It will also give weekend visitors to Woburn Abbey and Safari Park the chance to complete their day out with a rare treat - some gluten-free fish and chips on their way home.”

He added: “We’ve never opened on a Sunday before, but I hope it will prove just as popular as our Monday gluten-free sessions.”

Amy Peterson, deputy head of diet and health, Coeliac UK - the national charity that supports people with coeliac disease, said: “One in every 100 people in the UK has coeliac disease, which is caused by intolerance to eating gluten. Eating out can be a real challenge. We’re pleased to support any restaurant or takeaway that introduces gluten-free food and this is excellent news for people living near Woburn Sands , who will be delighted they can now enjoy fish and chips twice a week.” 

Gluten-free fish and chips are served all day Mondays from 11.30am to 9.30pm, and from 19 April every Sunday from 4pm to 8pm.

Deep Blue’s Great British Fish & Chips are made from high quality ingredients from suppliers they know and trust. Prime cuts of fish are sourced from well-managed stocks and the best Maris Piper potatoes from the Cambridgeshire Fens are freshly peeled and chipped at their shops every day.