Fish and Chip Awards
National Fish and Chip Awards Announces 40 Shops for Takeaway Longlist
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The awards are in their 39th year, with Seafood from Norway serving as the principal sponsor.
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The programme includes 14 categories beyond Takeaway of the Year, including Restaurant of the Year, Young Fish Frier of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Field to Frier, Mobile Operator of the Year, and Environment and Sustainable Business.
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NFFF president Andrew Crook said the awards are intended to recognize people who serve their customers and communities, describing recognition as “far more than trophies.”
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London has three shops on the longlist this year—one more than last year—but no London entrant reached the previous final; the final is scheduled to take place at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
The National Fish and Chip Awards has named 40 fish shops to its 2027 longlist for Takeaway of the Year, recognizing businesses across the UK for quality food, hygiene, customer service, and sustainability York Press. Harrison's Fish & Chip Co. in Oxford and three London shops—Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips, Fish! Kitchen, and Skipjacks—are among the contenders competing for the top prize. The field will narrow to 20 semifinalists and then 10 finalists before the awards ceremony next February.
The competition, now in its 39th year and sponsored by Seafood from Norway, judges entrants across 15 categories including Restaurant of the Year, Young Fish Frier, and Mobile Operator of the Year South Wales Argus. NFFF president Andrew Crook said the awards recognize owners and teams sustaining the fish-and-chip industry, with recognition going "far more than trophies."
40 Shops Compete for UK Takeaway Crown
Forty fish-and-chip shops have made the 2027 longlist for Takeaway of the Year East Anglian Daily Times. The field spans England, Wales, and beyond, with contenders including The Fish Bank in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire, and Farnham's Fish and Chips in Boverton, Wales Beccles and Bungay Journal. Judges evaluated entries on food quality, hygiene standards, customer service, industry expertise, and sustainability practices.
London Increases Its Presence on the Longlist
Three London shops made the 40-shop longlist this year, up from two entries the previous year York Press. The shops include Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips in Bow, Fish! Kitchen in Southwark, and Skipjacks in Harrow. However, no London shop has yet reached the final round, though organizers plan to hold the awards ceremony next February at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in the capital.
Multi-Category Competition Celebrates Industry Innovation
Beyond Takeaway of the Year, the National Fish and Chip Awards feature 14 additional categories recognizing different parts of the industry South Wales Argus. Awards include Restaurant of the Year, Young Fish Frier of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Field to Frier, Mobile Operator of the Year, and Environment and Sustainable Business. The 39-year-old competition, sponsored by Seafood from Norway, aims to highlight businesses driving innovation and sustainability in fish-and-chip retail.
Selection Process Narrows Field Over Next Months
The 40 longlisted shops will be trimmed down through multiple rounds before the final ceremony. The field will first narrow to 20 semifinalists, then to 10 finalists who will compete for the top award. NFFF president Andrew Crook emphasized that the recognition goes beyond trophies, serving to honor owners and teams committed to serving their customers and communities.
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