What Is a Chip Barm?

A chip butty is a sandwich filled with chips, optionally eaten with condiments such as brown sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, or malt vinegar. The bread may be slices from a loaf or a bread roll, and is usually buttered.

Why is it called a barm?

' The name barm cake arose from the use of barm - the foam formed on the top of beer - to make bread dough rise.

What is chip butty slang for?

Butty is Welsh for sandwich and slang for "friend" or "buddy". ...