Giuseppe Cervi
Italian fryer
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Giuseppe Cervi was an Italian fryer, best known for bringing the fish and chip cuisine to Ireland and opening the first chipper in the country.
Died3 January 1927 (aged 66)
Dublin, Ireland
Resting place
Glasnevin CemeteryKnownforIntroducing the Fish and Chip cuisine to Ireland
Giuseppe Cervi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1860 |
| Died | 3 January 1927 (aged 66) Dublin, Ireland |
Resting place | Glasnevin Cemetery |
| Known for | Introducing the Fish and Chip cuisine to Ireland |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Career
When Cervi reached Dublin he began work as a labourer until he could afford to buy a coal-fired cooker which he used to sell chips outside of various pubs.[3] Cervi opened the first chipper in Ireland at 22 Great Brunswick Street now the location of the Dublin Fire Brigade headquarters. The chipper was named simply Giuseppe Cervi.[4]
Cervi died on January 3, 1927, at the age of 67. He was interred in Glasnevin Cemetery.[5]
