Kellaways in Threemilestone, near Truro, has secured a NFFF Quality Accreditation after a successful assessment.
The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) is a trade body that represents the nation’s fish and chip shops and runs the scheme as a way of raising standards within and enhancing the profile of the fish and chip industry.
To qualify, each shop must go through a virtual inspection by an NFFF approved assessor who assesses the shop’s presentation, hygiene and cleanliness, staff training, equipment, frying and sales skills and most importantly the quality of the cooked product.
Kellaways has praised its staff and thanked customers new and old after achieving this accolade.
A spokesperson said: “We are delighted to gain our place once again in the scheme.
“To be recognised as one of the top fish and chip shops by the NFFF is indeed an honour and a credit to our hardworking staff, who I would like to offer my sincere thanks for their continued hard work and efforts to maintain our excellent reputation.
“I would personally like to thank all our customers, new and old. The support and encouragement they have offered has been great.
“It has motivated us to maintain our high standards which have been recognised with this accreditation.”
NFFF President Andrew Crook explained: “The NFFF Quality Accreditation scheme is extremely comprehensive.
“Food safety is a key area that we examine together with other key aspects of the business including the preparation and cooking equipment, to the management of paperwork and the traceability of fish.
“Kellaways takes pride in where it sources its fish and potatoes from.”
Andrew continued: “Achieving the NFFF Quality Accreditation provides reassurance to customers that they are being served cooked food using high-quality ingredients.”
Bryan Carroll, Sarson’s Sales, and Marketing Director explained: “Obtaining the Quality Accreditation award is a coveted achievement. Congratulations to ‘Kellaways for joining an elite selection of fish and chip shops who have proven their commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality.”
Each Fish and Chip Quality Accreditation is valid for a year and retention is dependent on standards being maintained as validated by NFFF officials and appointed assessors. ‘Kellaways has proven that it consistently serves some of the UK’s finest fish and chips.
