Top 40 fish and chip shops in the UK revealed – has your local made the list?

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.

The takeaways were subjected to a lengthy process with the outlets being judged on a number of issues including best practice, environmental issues, knowledge of the products and their responsibilities as an employer.

After assessing how the hopefuls performed the list has now been cut down to just 40 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.

“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 & 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 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 Chippy – Anstruther

Garioch Fish Bar – Inverurie

The Fish Works – Largs

Northern Ireland

Chipmongers – Portstewart

The category winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on February 28 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.