The final 20 chippies hoping to be crowned Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2024 have been revealed, and one is in the North East.
Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington is among those shortlisted even further, hoping to make it all the way in the competition.
The County Durham chippy is joined by the likes of a few in North Yorkshire, including The Scrap Box in York and Mister C’s in Selby.
The remaining businesses have beaten 20 others on the shortlist by impressing the panel of fish and chip experts who have been assessing the takeaways.
The business owners have shown excellence in the areas of industry and product expertise, environmental and sustainable business methods, employer accountability, and of course providing high-quality food, to name a few of the judging criteria.
Yarm Road Fish and Chips, which is continuously praised on Tripadvisor currently has a 4.5/5 on the review and travel advice website.
A recent visitor commented: “Food delicious as always. Served by Ellie today fab service very pleasant young lady. Shop spotless. Mid-week treat, the food never disappoints.”
Another added: “Excellent service first class quality food and really good value for money the staff are really friendly and polite didn't have to wait long food was fresh and hot.”
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Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), which organises the awards, explained the reasons for the shortlisting process: “The National Fish & Chip Awards inspects entrants’ businesses to such an intricate level as there is a duty of care to ensure industry standards and practices are upheld to the highest degree.
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“The ultimate goal is to produce fish and chips that customers want to eat time and time again but doing so sustainably for the environment and business longevity.
“Our 20 shortlisted chippies are showing their mettle, and we hope they are feeling proud to have made it this far and we are thrilled to be part of their growth experience.’’
The National Fish & Chip Awards is on February 26 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, where the Takeaway of the Year winner will be revealed.
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