Work to start soon on new Chesters restaurant near Chesterfield

The popular fish and chip restaurant now has planning permission to open on the Markham Vale services site at junction 29A of the M1, opposite McDonald’s and adjacent to Starbucks.

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It will be in addition to the company’s first shop on Sheffield Road, Chesterfield.

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

The second outlet 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’re excited to announce the opening of a second restaurant for Chesters, which will serve all our best-known dishes.

“We’ll continue to support the local community and charities like we always strive to and give back something to Chesterfield and the suurounding areas.”

He added: “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.”

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