Fish and chip business from the UK and beyond wanting to secure one of the highest honours in the industry now have the chance to as the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027 open for entries.
There are 16 accolades up for grabs including Takeaway of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, Newcomer, Menu Innovation and Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year.
The awards have been raising standards since their inception in 1988 and have helped the industry to grow, providing more employment and shaped the sector for the future by encouraging participants to focus on key issues such as sustainability, training and employee welfare. Each category has its own set of interviews, live tasks, inspections and anonymous taste tests, with feedback from the judges offering encouragement and steer for improvements.
Organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), Seafood from Norway will once again be the headline sponsor for the February ceremony in London where the new champions will be revealed.
Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said the awards provide a springboard that helps both shortlisted and winning businesses to continue thriving: “The fish and chip industry is incredibly special because of the many brilliant people who are deeply passionate about the heritage of our national treasured dish. There’s nothing better than shining a spotlight on the sector and all the people who are showing how delicious, relevant and necessary the fish and chip experience still is today.
“The National Fish & Chip Awards is a fantastic celebration of the standout people and businesses throughout the supply chain. The awards’ reputation for nurturing excellence precedes it and time and again we see how the competition offers a platform where businesses gain confidence, momentum and recognition to accelerate future growth ambitions into the short term.”
The 2027 launch took place at Trenchers of Whitby, winner of this year’s Restaurant of the Year award, and was attended by industry names as well as guests from wider Yorkshire-based organisations and associations.
Andrew Wilkinson, general manager at Trenchers, said it was great to hold the launch at spiritual home of fish and chips in Whitby. He added: “Winning the Restaurant of the Year award means so much to us. The increase in guest volume was instant! Not only in the aftermath of the showcase awards ceremony, but throughout the whole judging process.
“It has been a hugely positive experience and the pride the whole team has shown at their achievement is amazing to see. We couldn’t have done it without them. My advice to anyone thinking about entering the awards? Well, what is there to think about?! I can only see positives – the marketing opportunities, customer engagement, staff development and involvement, along with opportunities to learn from peers and grow your business along the way. Good luck everyone for 2027.”
For more information and to enter, visit: www.thefishandchipawards.com.
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