Overview
- The National Federation of Fish Friers published the Takeaway of the Year longlist on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, naming 40 contenders from across the UK.
- Longlisted shops include Grosvenor Fish Bar in Norwich, Taylors in Stockport, and Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co. in Oxford, with local owners and staff marking the recognition as a boost for community reputation and business trade.
- Industry judges will assess the 40 on food quality, hygiene, customer service, industry knowledge and sustainability before selecting 20 semi-finalists and then a final 10 in the months ahead.
- Organisers say the winner will be announced at a London awards ceremony in February 2027, but published coverage gives two different specific dates (2 February and 24 February), a discrepancy that remains unresolved in current reporting.
- Now in its 39th year and backed by sponsors including Seafood from Norway, the awards aim to raise standards, reward long-standing businesses and encourage career paths in the fish and chip trade, with several nominees noted for milestone anniversaries and local prominence.