The four Lancashire chippies named among the best in England
England’s best fish and chips have been revealed - and Lancashire chippies are in the mix.
Four Lancashire chippies have been recognised as among the best in England, at a new awards ceremony.
The English Fish and Chip Awards made their debut in Manchester last week, aiming to shine a spotlight on those who truly deserve recognition”.
Categories included: Dine In, Family-Run, Coastal, City Centre, Historic, Sustainable, Menu and Mobile, plus best Fish and Chips as well as Best Fish and Chip shop, both by region.
Judges visit each finalist and their scores make the final call on results – other than the Best Fish Fryer category which is decided by a live cook off on the day of the final.
Lancashire winners
Best Fish and Chip Shop in the North West:
- Bigger Fish to Fry (Blackburn), highly commended
- Jacksons of Hesketh Bank, highly commended
Most Historic:
- Bigger Fish to Fry (Blackburn), highly commended
Best Marketing and Digital Inititative
- Country Fried (Blackburn), highly commended
Best Menu
Country Fried (Blackburn), highly commended
Best Mobile Fish and Chips
Country Fried (Blackburn), winner
Best Fish and Chips in the North West
-Bigger Fish to Fry (Blackburn), highly commended
- Tasty Plaice (Lostock Hall), highly commended
Awards Director Warren Paul of Paramount Creative said: “The English Fish and Chip Awards are about shining a spotlight on those who truly deserve recognition, as are all of our awards concepts.
“It’s not about ego or glory – it’s potentially a lifeline in these very challenging times for all businesses, with the hospitality sector under more pressure than most.
“It’s vital to support local business in your area, or these traditional family spots simply will not exist in the future. It’s a scary thought but it’s the truth.
“The places and people honoured in this first edition of the English Fish and Chip Awards are the absolute best right now, so please go try them. And if you think your local spot is better, make sure you nominate and vote for them next year.”
Taking to social media, bosses at Tasty Plaice in Linden Drive, Lostock Hall, said the awards ceremony was a “brilliant night”, adding: “It was great to be able to talk to some other chippy owners and suppliers. To be a finalist and highly recommended at the awards was a great achievement for us. Thank you! Congratulations again to all the winners and the other highly recommended shops. We have a great list of fish and chip shops to try if we are ever nearby!”
Jacksons of Hesketh Bank said: “We are absolutely made up and thank you to everyone who voted for us.”