The finalists for best fish and chip in the UK have been announced and of course one is in Cornwall.

Kellaway’s Fish and Chips in Threemilestone, Truro has made it to the top ten Takeaway of the Year finalists in the National Fish and Chip awards.

Posting on their Facebook page the chippy said: “Honestly this is such a massive achievement for us. Couldn’t be prouder of our amazing team.

“All our hard work is paying off! Thank you to all our amazing customers for your continued support.

“In February we go to London for the Awards Ceremony, wish us luck!”

The panel of sector specialists have examined every aspect of the contender businesses making sure the bar is set high when it comes to industry and product expertise, sustainable business practice, environmental engagement, employee responsibility, as well as cooking ‘fin-tastic’ fish and chips.

Over the last few months, the original shortlist of 40 tackled multiple high-pressure tasks, challenges and interviews.

The lineup was reduced to 20 and now the final ten will be waiting with bated breath for the mystery visits that will determine the Takeaway of the Year winner, which will be officially announced at the awards ceremony in London on 26 February.

The finalists are:

Cornwall

Kellaway’s Fish and Chips, Truro.

County Durham

Yarm Road Fish and Chips, Darlington.

Nottinghamshire.

Angell’s Fisheries, Newark-on-Trent.

Yorkshire

The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet

Mister C’s, Selby

The Scrap Box, York

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven.

Ayrshire.

The Fish Works, Largs.

Wales.

Anglesey.

Finney’s Fish and Chips, Benllech.

Glamorgan.

Zero Plus Fish & Chips, Cardiff.

One of these fish and chip shops will follow in the footsteps of 2024 Takeaway of the Year victor, Caerphilly champion Ship Deck.

The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) president and awards organiser, Andrew Crook says: “It’s no secret that when you enter the National Fish & Chip Awards it’s not going to be an easy ride but it’s to ensure as an industry we keep pushing for absolute excellence as a minimum.

“Customers are at the forefront of what we do so it’s imperative that businesses are serving them to the best of their ability and that’s why we are validating the efforts of this exceptional group which has made it through to the Takeaway of the Year finals.”

Sponsoring Takeaway of the Year is BDSigns, Florigo, Friars Pride, Henry Colbeck, McWhinney’s Sausages, Seafood from Iceland, Smalesand V A Whitley.

Principal sponsor of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 is Seafood from Norway, and Victoria Braathen, UK Director of the Norwegian Seafood Council, concludes: “It’s been such a pleasure to see these talented operators showcase their businesses to the world. The National Fish & Chip Awards raises the bar every year and this year was no exception. While there can only be one winner, every single one of these top 10 finalists should be incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished.

“Supporting these awards is an absolute highlight for Seafood from Norway, and together with the Norwegian seafood industry we look forward to continuing our collaboration and celebrating more milestones together in this iconic industry for many years to come. We wish all the finalists the best of luck! Your achievements are a testament to your dedication, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winner.”

For more information and bits on the National Fish & Chip Awards, please visit: www.thefishandchipawards.com.