A fish and chip in Cornwall is hoping to batter the opposition and be named the best takeaway in the UK.

Kellaway’s in Threemilestone has been “plaiced” as one of the 40 best in the country by National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) and is now in the running for Takeaway of the Year.

Forty of the UK’s best fish and chip shops are ready to ‘batter’ it out to gain the acclaimed Takeaway of the Year title as the category shortlist for the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 is announced.

And Kellaway’s Fish and Chips on Pengelly Way is in with a good chance if all the hundreds of five-star reviews on Google are anything to go by: “Tried fish and chips here for the first time tonight. Absolutely delicious.”

“Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had.”

“Went for the first time and in all the 18 years I've lived in Cornwall never have I had such a beautifully cooked fish and chips, was outstanding along with the mushy peas and curry sauce.”

Organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the awards provide an opportunity for fish and chip outlets across the UK 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 impressive takeaways that entered 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.

President of the NFFF, Andrew Crook, says the category has seen many fantastic submissions. “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.”

The category is sponsored by BDSigns, Florigo, Friars Pride, Henry Colbeck, McWhinneys, Seafood from Iceland and V A Whitley.