A crisp sandwich (in British English and Irish English) is a sandwich that includes crisps as the filling, or on its own (crisps only in bread).[1] In addition to the crisps, any other common sandwich ingredient may be added.

Crisp sandwich
Alternative names
  • Chip sandwich
  • chipwich
  • potato chip sandwich
TypeSandwich
Main ingredients
  • Bread
  • butter
  • crisps
VariationsTayto sandwich, King crisp sandwich
Aer Lingus Tayto crisp sandwich pack

Regional variations

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Crisp sandwiches are also called piece and crisps (in Scottish English),[2] chippy sandwich (in Australian English), chip sandwich, crispwich,[3] crisp sarnie, crisp butty, or crip sambo. They are popular in the United Kingdom[4][5][6][7] and Ireland.[8][9][10] In 2015, crisp sandwich shops opened in Belfast[11][12] and West Yorkshire,[13] both of which claim to be the world's first.[citation needed]

In Ireland, crisp sandwiches are also often called Tayto sandwiches in reference to the popular Irish crisp brand and its Northern Irish counterpart. The Irish airline Aer Lingus offered a Tayto sandwich pack as part of their in-flight menu from 2015 to 2016.[14][15][16] In 2015, a pop-up shop was opened by Tayto in Dublin to raise funds for charity,[17] and a similar shop was opened for December 2016.[18] In 2018, the sandwiches were offered through Deliveroo for a limited period.[19] An Irish pub in New York City sells an adaptation of the crisp sandwich as part of its Irish menu.[20]

In the United States, the potato chip sandwich has been around since at least the 1950s.[21]

25 October has been named as 'Crisp Sandwich Day' due to it being Saint Crispins Day.[22][23][24]

International variations

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Sandwiches or wraps made using crushed crisps of the Chips Oman brand are part of the popular food culture of the United Arab Emirates.[25][26]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Graves, H. (2015). 101 Sandwiches: A collection of the finest sandwich recipes from around the world. EBL-Schweitzer. Ryland Peters & Small. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-78249-299-3. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  2. ^ "15 foods you'll definitely have eaten if you're from Glasgow". glasgowlive. 29 September 2018. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. ^ "New Crispwich butty is plain crazy say critics". Metro News. 19 September 2010. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  4. ^ Davidson, A. (2002). The Penguin Companion to Food. Penguin Books. p. 91. ISBN 978-0-14-200163-9. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  5. ^ Hoyer, W.D.; MacInnis, D.J. (2008). Consumer Behavior. Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-0-547-07992-9. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  6. ^ "How to Take Your Crisp Sandwich Game to the Next Level". 13 May 2016.
  7. ^ Gorman, Rachel (16 September 2017). "Bottomless retro crisp sandwich buffet coming to Nottingham for one night only". Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  8. ^ Mock, Charlie (27 August 2015). "Your definitive guide to the best and worst crisp sandwiches". Mashable. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  9. ^ "How to make the perfect crisp sandwich". IrishCentral.com. 14 March 2020. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  10. ^ Boran, Marie (22 January 2020). "American YouTubers embrace the crisp sandwich". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  11. ^ Monroe, Jack (13 January 2015). "Crunch time: the art of the crisp sandwich". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 March 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  12. ^ Houston, Lesley (9 January 2015). "Northern Ireland 'delicacy' a reality at crisp sandwich cafe". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  13. ^ Hamalienko, Simon (29 July 2015). "England's first crisp sandwich shop is opening - and it's NOT in London". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  14. ^ "Demand for Tayto crisp sandwich as airplane snack sky high for Aer Lingus". Belfast Telegraph. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  15. ^ Healy, Claire (12 June 2015). "This is the BEST aeroplane food we have ever seen". irishmirror. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Terrible news - Aer Lingus has stopped selling Tayto sandwiches on board". TheJournal.ie. 18 February 2016. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  17. ^ Murphy, Patricia (5 March 2015). "First look inside Tayto's Pop Up Crisp Sandwich Shop". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  18. ^ Moran, Hannah (29 November 2016). "Yum! Perfect your Tayto crisp sandwich-making skills for a great cause". EVOKE.ie. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  19. ^ Holland, Laura. "The ultimate Irish sandwich is now available for delivery". JOE.ie. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  20. ^ Byrne, Nicola. "This Irish pub in New York makes the poshest Tayto sandwiches". The Daily Edge. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  21. ^ "How About a Nice, Er.. "Potato Chip Sandwich?"". Democrat and Chronicle. 16 December 1951. p. 33. Archived from the original on 30 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022. 
  22. ^ "Crisp Sandwich Day". Days Of The Year. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  23. ^ "Crisp Sandwich Day 🥪🎉 25th October". VOLE.wtf. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  24. ^ https://www.highlighteddates.com/crisp-sandwich-day/ [bare URL]
  25. ^ Qaiyum, Samia (1 June 2023). "Chips Oman Keeps the Past Alive in Dubai's Booming Food Scene". New Lines Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  26. ^ Zacharias, Anna (28 November 2013). "UAE National Day: in search of the Chips Oman sandwich". The National. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2024.