Fish Fingers And Custard Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 10, 2022
Fact-checked by Naman Khanna
Know more about Fish Fingers and Custard Day by reading this article.

Where is Fish Fingers And Custard Day celebrated?

Fish Fingers and Custard Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom.

Who is Fish Fingers And Custard Day celebrated by?

This holiday is celebrated in the UK by those who are fans of the famous sci-fi series, Doctor Who.

When did Fish Fingers And Custard Day first start?

 This day first started in April 2012.

Who started Fish Fingers And Custard Day?

 The BBC started the celebration of this day.

History And Timeline

A show called Doctor Who, featuring Matt Smith, has an episode called 'Eleventh Hour' that has a scene with fish fingers and custard.

Invention Of Fish Finger

The fish finger was invented by Clarence Birdseye in 1955.

1955

Fish Finger Sales Become Stationary

In 1974, due to inflation and the Cod Wars, fish finger sales plateaued.

1974

Doctor Who begins

On this day, the famous television series, Doctor Who, started on British television.

November 23, 1963

Doctor Who Season Five Debuts

The first episode of season five featuring Matt Smith and Amy Pond comes out. It was named 'Eleventh Hour'.

April 3, 2010

Foundation Of Fish Finger And Custard Day

To commemorate the airing of the 'Eleventh Hour' episode, BBC established Fish Fingers and Custard Day.

April 3, 2012

Traditions And Customs

It is a tradition in the UK, for the observers of this day, to prepare the dish at home. Traditionally, the dish is made from codfish. Different eateries use whitefish, hake, haddock, or pollock. The ingredients are quite simple. Once the fish is marinated in the batter and coated with breadcrumbs, it is baked, grilled, or shallow fried.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Fish Fingers And Custard Day

The best way you can enjoy this day is by eating this delicious food and delighting your taste buds.

You can cook a delicious meal by searching the recipe online or even by ordering it from local restaurants. Remember to watch Doctor Who on this special day!

Facts And Stats

  • Fish Fingers And Custard Day is celebrated in the UK, on April 3. Fish fingers are called fish sticks in the US.
  • This day is mostly celebrated by fans of Doctor Who, who saw Matt Smith eating this dish on the show.
  •  More than 1.5 million fish fingers are eaten in the UK each day.

What do fish fingers and custard mean?

It refers to a dish consisting of fish fingers and custard.

What was Matt Smith eating as fish fingers and custard?

Matt Smith actually ate breaded coconut cake which was disguised to look like fish fingers.

Are fish fingers a British thing?

They are mostly consumed in Britain, but are found all over Europe.

Are fish fingers junk food?

Yes, fish fingers are considered junk food by health experts.

Who started Fish Fingers And Custard Day?

The BBC started this day in 2012.

When is Fish Fingers And Custard Day?

It is on April 3, 2022.

How do people celebrate Fish Fingers And Custard Day?

People celebrate this day by eating eat fish sticks and custard.

Who invented fish fingers and custard?

Clarence Birdseye invented fish fingers and Alfred Bird invented custard.

What is the significance of Fish Fingers And Custard Day?

It is celebrated to commemorate the second anniversary of an episode of 'Doctor Who'.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Friday, April 03, 2020
  • Saturday, April 03, 2021
  • Sunday, April 03, 2022
  • Monday, April 03, 2023
  • Wednesday, April 03, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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