A TOTAL of six takeaways in the north will fight it out for the title of Fish and Chip Shop of the Year at the prestigious national awards.
Chaska in Enniskillen, Silverfin Traditional Fish & Chips in Newry, Superbites in Crossmaglen, Fish City in Belfast, The Dolphin Takeaway in Dungannon and The Friary in Carrickfergus are all vying for the top accolade, one of the 15 categories in the 2018 awards.
The competing shops have had their frying skills put to the test as well as being judged against vigorous criteria, including menu development and innovation, sustainable sourcing policies, staff training processes, and marketing techniques.
Currently named among the top 60 fish and chip shops in the UK, the Northern Ireland entrants will aim to be among the top 20, due to be decided over the coming weeks and then the top 10, before the final judging process due to take place in London in January.
Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive of organisers Seafish, said:
“This award showcases the best of the best, the local fish and chip shops that we all love to eat from. The calibre of shops in this year’s top 60 is outstanding – they are a true representation of our industry and sum up perfectly why British fish and chips are, and will always be, the best in the world. With 60 shortlisted shops to choose from, why not take a trip to your nearest contender and see how you rate it?”
The winner of the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award will be announced at The National Fish & Chip Awards’ 30th anniversary ceremony in London on January 25.
