The UK’s National Fish & Chip Awards 2016 will return for its 28th year on 20 January at the Lancaster London Hotel.

The National Fish & Chip Awards 2016 will take place on 20 January in London

The National Fish & Chip Awards 2016 will take place on 20 January in London

The flagship 'Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award', which currently has a top 10 regional shortlist, is the most hotly contested category with the eventual winner being named the best fish and chip takeaway in the UK.

Mel Groundsell, corporate relations director of Seafish, said, “The high level of standards and professionalism embedded within the businesses participating in this year’s awards has been outstanding.

“I’d like to offer up my congratulations to all of our finalists and wish them the very best as they vie to be crowned a winner, but also thank them for upholding our high industry standards and helping us to reinforce the UK’s reputation as the home of the world’s best fish and chips.”

The aim of the National Fish & Chip Awards is to showcase the very best fish and chip businesses and individuals in the UK while setting incredibly high standards for the industry to continually aspire to.

The awards now encompass over a dozen categories, showcasing a diverse range of accolades that cater for every aspect of running a successful fish and chip business, recognising everything from traditional takeaways to mobile operators to excellence in training and responsible sourcing.

Please click here for the full list of finalists.