Parmo

Parmo, or Teesside Parmesan, is a dish originating in Middlesbrough, England, and a popular item of take-away food in the Teesside area. It consists of a breaded cutlet of chicken or pork topped with a white béchamel sauce and cheese, usually cheddar.

Parmo
Alternative namesTeesside Parmesan
Place of originEngland
Region or stateTeesside
Created byNicos Harris
Main ingredientsChicken or pork cutlet, béchamel sauce, cheese

The name is a reference to the American dish chicken parmesan, which is made with tomato sauce and mozzarella, which is itself a derivation of the Italian melanzane alla parmigiana.

In an April 2019 survey, parmo ranked 20th in Britain's Top 20 Favourite Takeaways.

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