Gerwyn Price, known as the Iceman, isn’t just a darts sensation; he’s proving to be quite the entrepreneur too! Despite bagging £4 million in darts winnings, he’s making headlines with his thriving Welsh chip shop, Chippy 501. Nestled in his hometown of Markham, the shop’s name pays homage to the starting score of a darts game.
After a challenging 2023, where Gerwyn didn’t make a major PDC final for the first time since 2017 and slipped to number nine in the world rankings, his chip shop has become a comforting success story. Price candidly shared how his attention was tied up with getting Chippy 501 off the ground, impacting his darts performance. But now, with the chippy running smoothly, retirement from the oche might come sooner than expected.
Reflecting on juggling both passions, Price said, “I was losing because my mind was elsewhere. Now that it’s all set, I don’t have to worry as much, even though I’m munching on fish and chips all the time!”
2025, however, wasn’t entirely in his favour on the darts front. Price ended the year with an early exit from the PDC World Championship, losing in the second round to Wesley Plaisier. Although disappointed, Gerwyn thanked his fans, expressing his hopes for a comeback in 2026.
With such a successful business on the side, the Iceman seems ready for whatever comes next, whether it’s more time on the oche or serving up Wales’ finest fish and chips. Keep an eye on this space—Gerwyn Price isn’t just a top player, he’s a savvy businessman too!