Organisers of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 – the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) have announced the shortlist for the Takeaway of the Year category.
The 40 best takeaway fish and chip shops shortlisted now have the opportunity “to show the industry exactly what they are made of”.
However, the process isn’t easy and includes a meticulous set of tasks, challenges and interviews covering industry awareness, product knowledge, environmental and sustainability best practice, employer responsibilities, customer service, and more.
A panel of fish and chip experts have had the tough task of assessing the entrants and while those shortlisted have already been making waves in the competition, the awards process will stretch them in many ways to ensure that these standout businesses set a new precedence for quality and industry standards.
We are proud to announce the top 40 shortlist for the Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year category at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025
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NFFF president, Andrew Crook, said: “Fish and chips is such an iconic British staple and it takes huge amounts of skill and hard work to not only perfect the dish and other menu offerings but to also overcome challenges and sustain the business while keeping employees motivated and fulfilled.
“There’s a lot to it and each awards season we see greater depths of talent, expertise and business acumen and this trend has continued this year, too.
“Takeaway of the Year is the big one, so it goes without saying that the journey it takes contenders on is very intense.
“At each stage learnings and recommendations are provided to encourage the hopefuls to keep pushing forward and that’s why the National Fish & Chip Awards is seen as the competition for chip shop owners that want the additional steer to become better than they were before.
“We’re off to a brilliant start and we’re excited for the next rounds and to honour these deserving people.”
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The next round will see the official board of judges chopping the list down from 40 to 20 and then to the final 10.
Wales fish and chip shops shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year award
Three chippies in Wales have been shortlisted in the Takeaway of the Year category in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025:
- Finney’s Fish and Chips, Benllech
- Posh Fish and Chips (Llandaff), Cardiff
- Zero Plus Fish & Chips, Cardiff
Finney’s Fish and Chips shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year award
Finney’s Fish and Chips, in Benllech, is among those shortlisted for the Takeaway of the Year Award.
This isn’t the first time the Benllech-based chippy has been amongst the UK’s best as part of the National Fish and Chip Awards.
In 2024, Finney’s (Benllech) made the:
- Top 10 in the Takeaway of the Year Award
- Top 3 in the Field to Fryer Award
While is has also been named among the best fish and chip takeaways in the UK by Fry Magazine.
Finney’s has also received high praise from customers, boasting a 4 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 672 reviews.
One person, commenting on Tripadvisor earlier this month (October 2024), said: “The best fish and chips I have ever had.
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“The fact it was gluten free made it all the more remarkable. Incredible quality.
“We also had a gluten free battered sausage, gravy, and curry. Everything was the best we’ve ever had. Cannot recommend this place enough.
The National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 will take place on February 26 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
