The UK’s National Fish & Chip Awards has announced the 10 finalists that will compete for 2025’s Restaurant of the Year prize.
Competing is: Noah’s, Bristol; Bells Fish & Chips, Framwellgate Moor, Durham; Pier Point, Torquay, Devon; Malt and Anchor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire; Toff’s of Muswell Hill, London; Eric’s Fish and Chips, Thornham, Norfolk; Upstairs @ No1 Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk; The Cod’s Scallops, Nottingham; Trenchers Spanish City, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear; and Whitby’s Fish & Chip Restaurant, Doncaster.
Awards organiser and President of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) Andrew Crook commented: “Restaurant of the Year is a favourite category for the judges as there is so much variety in the applicants’ approaches to building on their current level. It’s inspirational to see how our shortlisted lineup is overcoming challenges and thinking of new ways to encourage repeat business in the current climate.
“We’re only at the beginning of the competition but it’s already clear that there’s going to be a lot of deliberating and tough decision making to come but it’s a testament to these great people who are pouring everything they have into their businesses and we’re here to spur them on to achieve all their goals.”
The category is sponsored by the Q Partnership, three independent, family-owned businesses – Friars Pride, Henry Colbeck and VA Whitley – which supply the UK fish and chip industry with goods and services.
More assessments are to come, which will see the shortlist halved. The remaining restaurants will be the finalists, and the winner will be crowned on 26 February at the Park Plaza, London.
