The results are in get your guide to the best Fish & Chip shops in the UK!
T
he Official Guide to the UK’s Quality Fish and Chip
Chips is top of the menu here at Belmont Bay in London,
Shops 2021 has been published by the representatives
where Fish & Chips first took hold in the UK. Delicious
of the Fish & Chip industry, the National Federation
gluten-free options are available.
of Fish Friers (NFFF) in collaboration with Sarson’s
Clifton Village Fish Bar, Bristol - This chippy sits at
vinegar. Find Britain’s best Fish & Chip shops who have
the heart of quaint Clifton village, and it has done for over
received the NFFF Quality Accreditation near you, download
40 years. The grandmother from this family-run institution
or request your printed copy from www.qualityfishandchips.
worked behind the counter until the ripe old age of 86!
co.uk/guide
Holmbush Fish Bar, Cornwall – One of the most
With 382 million meals from fish and chip shops eaten every
popular places to enjoy Fish & Chips is by the seaside.
year in Britain, and ‘Chips’ and ‘Fish & Chips’ taking the two
Pay a visit to this 50-year-old family-run chippy and
top spots as the nation’s most popular British dishes ahead of
enjoy the wind in your hair and vinegar on your chips.
Roasts, English Breakfasts and bangers and mash , it’s clear
The Cods Scallops, Leicester and Nottingham – Chef
the love for this British tradition shows no signs of fading.
John Molnar has travelled the length and breadth of
All shops listed in the guide are participants in the NFFF
the UK to hone his award-winning Fish & Chips recipe
Quality Accreditation scheme, supported by Sarson’s
and his shops are previous National Fish & Chip Award
Vinegar. This scheme identifies Fish & Chip shops that have
winners. With over 20 species of seafood on offer and
undergone a thorough assessment of the premises and
delicious homemade sauces, this is not one to miss for
equipment, the working practices, hygiene standards and
those visiting one of their sites in Nottingham and in the
management controls, together with of course, the quality
outskirts of Leicester!
and taste of the fish and chips.
Catherine Martin, Brand Manager for Sarson’s said: “We
With a time-honoured recipe over 200 years-old and a
congratulate all the Fish & Chip shop operators across the
unique 7-day ageing process, Sarson’s iconic malt vinegar
UK that are featured in this year’s NFFF 2021 guide! As the
gives your chips that true tangy kick and makes for the
UK’s number 1 vinegar brand, we share the NFFF’s value for
perfect Fish & Chips – chips are not chips without Sarson’s!
the culture of Fish & Chips and are delighted to support this
Whether it’s rekindling that childhood nostalgia tucking into
badge of quality recognising the best Fish & Chip shops, who
a takeaway from your local chippy on Fish & Chip Friday, or
work tirelessly to serve one of our nation’s favourite dishes”.
taking the NFFF’s guide on tour to try different interpretations
On the NFFF Quality Accreditation, Andrew Crook, said
of this much-loved dish across the UK, there are a whole host
“The NFFF Quality Accreditation showcases the leading fish
of places you can enjoy the ultimate Sarson’s Fish & Chips
and chip takeaways across the UK, the shops that we all love
which have made the cut for the NFFF guide:
to buy our fish supper from.
Penaluna’s Famous Fish and Chips, Wales – For those
The NFFF Quality Accreditation assessment is extremely
looking for a Welsh staycation, Penaluna’s Famous Fish
comprehensive. Achieving the NFFF Fish & Chip Quality
and Chips is the one for you. Found at the foot of the
Accreditation provides reassurance to customers that
Brecon Beacons National Park, their delicious Fish &
they are being served delicious food using high-quality
Chips make for the perfect post-hike treat.
ingredients. We encourage anyone who loves fish and chips
Taylors, Stockport – After frying Fish & Chips for over
to look out for the ‘BIG Q’ sign in the shop window.”
55 years and through three generations, Taylors in
To find out if your favourite chippy has made the ‘The Guide
Stockport know this quintessentially British dish back
to Quality Fish and Chip shops’ or download or request your
to front. They’ve even been awarded an OBE for their
printed copy, please visit www.qualityfishandchips.co.uk/guide
services to the Fish & Chip industry!
For further information please visit: www.sarsons.co.uk
Belmont bay, Harrow, London - Traditional Fish &
or contact sarsons@switchedoncomms.co.uk
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