London fish and chip shops shortlisted for national awards
Chipping Wharf, Fish! Kitchen and Skipjacks have entered the top 40 of the NFFF Takeaway of the Year 2027, with the winner to be revealed at a February ceremony in Westminster.
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Residents of East London, Southwark and Harrow can now point to a national accolade when they order battered cod at their local shop. The three venues have been placed in the top 40 of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027, a competition run by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF). The shortlist means the shops will be featured in the federation’s promotional material and may see increased patronage ahead of the February awards ceremony.
How the shortlist was compiled
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The NFFF assessed more than a hundred takeaways across the United Kingdom. Inspectors examined the crispness of the batter, the freshness of the fish, hygiene records, customer service standards and the businesses’ environmental practices. Those that met the federation’s criteria were ranked and the highest‑scoring forty were announced as the 2027 shortlist. The three London entries joined establishments from Bristol, Oxford, Harrogate and other towns.
“Every year, the Takeaway of the Year standard continues to rise and this new list of top 40 contenders exemplify that,”
Andrew Crook, president, NFFF
Andrew Crook, president of the NFFF, told the Standard that the awards celebrate “talent, passion, excellent professionalism and dedication to their craft”. He added that recognition goes beyond trophies, highlighting the role of local shops in their communities. As reported by the Standard, Crook’s comments underline why the shortlist matters to both owners and diners.
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What happens next
The forty shortlisted takeaways will be reduced to twenty in a second round of evaluation, then to a final ten. Those ten will be invited to the awards ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in February, where the Takeaway of the Year 2027 will be announced. The event is open to the public, and residents can attend to see which shop claims the national title.
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+Which London fish and chip shops are on the shortlist?
The shortlist includes Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips in Bow, Fish! Kitchen in Southwark and Skipjacks in Harrow. All three have been placed among the top 40 takeaways evaluated by the National Federation of Fish Friers for the 2027 competition.
+When and where will the winner be announced?
The Takeaway of the Year 2027 will be revealed at an awards ceremony in February at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge. The event will feature the final ten contenders and is open to members of the public.
+How were the shops selected for the top 40?
The NFFF assessed each entrant on fish quality, batter crispness, hygiene standards, customer service, sustainability and overall business operation. Those meeting the federation’s benchmarks were ranked, and the highest‑scoring forty were announced as the 2027 shortlist.
+What categories does the NFFF award cover?
Beyond Takeaway of the Year, the National Fish & Chip Awards recognise Restaurant of the Year, Young Fish Frier of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Field to Frier, Mobile Operator of the Year and Environmental and Sustainable Business, among others.
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