THE UK’s top 40 fish and chip shops have been revealed – has yours made the cut?
After an extensive judging process the best chippies in the country can be named, all hoping to be crowned Britain’s best.
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The takeaways were subjected to a lengthy judging process including best practice, environmental issues, knowledge of the products and their responsibilities as an employer.
And the list has now been cut down to just 40 top rated businesses.
Andrew Cook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, organiser of the awards said: “The calibre of entries for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 have been nothing short of fantastic and we are proud of all the eateries that clearly put in huge amounts of effort to be considered for the accolade.
“Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year is a notoriously difficult category to stand out in, but the panel of experts had many tough decisions to make.
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“However, we’ve selected an exceptional shortlist that showcases the unwavering passion, dedication and excitement that the fish and chip industry brings to British culture.”
Further judging rounds will now take place to find which shops make it through to the later stages of the competition.
The awards, now in its 36th year, acknowledges and champions businesses and individuals throughout the UK who make outstanding contributions to foodservice to ensure the nation enjoys its fish and chips, receives great customer service and professionals in the industry have access to opportunities to further their growth.
The awards are sponsored by the Norwegian Seafood Council with its UK director Victoria Braathen saying: “The UK’s love for fish and chips knows no bounds and the awards is the perfect occasion to celebrate the establishments that consistently deliver great fish and chips to diners across the country.”
The Top 40 finalists of Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year are:
Cumbria
Angel Lane Chippie – Penrith
Lancashire
Westgate Fish & ChipsWill Westgate Fish & Chips in Morecombe win the coveted title?[/caption]
Westgate Fish & Chips – Morecambe
Westend Fish and Chips – Oswaldtwistle
County Durham
Yarm Road Fish and Chips – Darlington
Yorkshire
Lighthouse Fisheries of Flamborough – Bridlington
The Fish Bank – Sherburn-in-Elmet
Auckley Friery – Doncaster
Mr C’s – Selby
Lincolnshire
Catch 22 – Tattershall
Angells Fisheries – Newark-on-Trent
Pips chips – Cleethorpes
Marina Fish & Chips – Skegness
Linfords Traditional Fish and Chips – Market Deeping
Greater Manchester
Eastleigh Town Street Fryer – Marple Bridge
Chips @ No.8 – Prestwich
Cheshire
Hooked on the Heath – Knutsford
Herefordshire
Fiddlers Elbow Fish & Chips – Leintwardine
Bristol
Bishopston Fish and Chips
Norfolk
French’s Fish Shop – Wells-next-the-Sea
Essex
The Fish InnCould Clacton’s The Fish Inn claim the top prize?[/caption]
The Fish Inn Clacton – Clacton-on-Sea
Henley’s of Wivenhoe – Wivenhoe
Johnny Macs – Colchester
London, Kent, Surrey
Stones Fish & Chips – London
Newington Fish Bar – Ramsgate
Sandy’s Fish and Chip Shop – Folkestone
Lewis’s Fish and Grill – Maidstone
Seafare – Guildford
Oxfordshire
Harrisons Fish & Chip Co. Botley – Oxford
Hampshire
Mike’s Traditional Fish & Chips – Bishopstoke
James Backhouse – New Milton
Wales
Posh Fish and Chip Company – Cardiff
Fintans Fish & Chip Co – Cardiff
Hennighan’s Fish & Chip Shop – Machynlleth
Finneys Fish & Chips – Benllech
Ship Deck – Caerphilly
Zero Plus Fish & Chips – Cardiff
Scotland
The Wee ChippyThe Wee Chippy in Anstruther, Fife, is in the running for the title[/caption]
The Wee Chippy – Anstruther
Garioch Fish Bar – Inverurie
The Fish Works – Largs
Northern Ireland
The ChipmongersThe Chipmongers in Portstewart is the only chippy in Northern Ireland to have made the grade[/caption]
Chipmongers – Portstewart
The category winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on February 28 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
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