Finalists of National Fish & Chip Awards 2012 announced

2nd November 2011, 10:14am

Ten UK takeaway fish and chip restaurants have made it through to the final of this year’s National Fish & Chip Awards 2012.

The eateries will now compete against each other for the title of the nation's Independent Takeaway Fish & Chip Shop of the Year announced at the final held in London on 17 January 2012.

The 10 regional finalists will also enjoy a study trip to Norway, where they will learn about the supply chain of fish from Norway to the UK, to help them further improve their commitment to sustainability.

The national finalists are:

Scotland: The Bay, Stonehaven
Wales: Crispy Cod, Mid Glamorgan
Northern Ireland: Pit Stop, Kilkeel
North East: Quayside, Whitby, North Yorkshire
North West: Seniors, Thornton, Lancashire
Midlands: The Big Fish, Stratford Upon Avon
Eastern: Linfords, Market Deeping
London & South East: Seafare, Guildford
Central & South: Wigmore Fish & Chips, Luton
South West: Hanbury's, Babbacombe

The establishments were assessed on a wide variety of judging criteria including; product quality, customer service, food preparation procedures, hygiene, innovation, staff training and development, promotional activity and approaches to sustainable sourcing.

Nikki Hawkins, foodservice and events manager at Seafish, said: "The UK's fish and chip shops are a national institution, which this award has recognised now for the past 24 years.

"This competition has been our fiercest yet with each finalist facing stiff competition. The high standards and quality displayed by the UK's top 10 fish and chip takeaways is testament to the high standards of the industry and committed approach to a sustainable future."

Related Articles:

• 20 Jan 2012 - Results of National Fish and Chip Awards 2012 revealed
• 25 Jan 2010 - Fish & Chip Shop of the Year scoops Heinz award
• 11 Nov 2009 - UK's top 10 fish & chip shops announced

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