The Bourdon Street Chippy

Lucy Sparrow’s Bourdon Street Chippy opened in London’s Mayfair at the Lyndsey Ingram Gallery in August 2025. The installation transformed a classic British fish and chip shop into a fully immersive, felt-filled experience. Known for her large-scale textile realities, Lucy recreated every detail of the beloved takeaway – from battered cod and chunky chips to curry sauce, pickled eggs, and fizzy drinks – all entirely handmade from felt. With her signature charm and attention to detail, she turned a familiar high street staple into a tactile celebration of food, memory, and British culture.

Visitors were able to order their usual Friday night supper, take in the sights of the portrait wall, and pose in front of the wall of sauce for a photo, blurring the boundaries between art installation and nostalgic experience. Every element of the show was hand-sewn, right down to the cutlery and paper cones. During its run, Bourdon Street Chippy was recognised by the National Fish & Chip Awards and proudly named the “Most Heartfelt” chippy opening of the year – a testament to how strongly the installation captured the nostalgia and affection Britain holds for its beloved chip shop tradition.