AWARD CATEGORIES
The National Fish & Chip Awards encompass a variety of different award categories:
Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award
Open to all independent fish and chip businesses with a takeaway facility.
Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award
Open to all independent fish and chip restaurants.
Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator Award
Open to operators of mobile fish and chip businesses.
Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator Award
Open to fish and chip operators with three or more outlets including franchises.
Best Newcomer Award
Open to fish and chip operators that are new to the industry and that have been in operation since no earlier than 1 May 2016.
Staff Training and Development Award
Open to all fish and chip businesses.
Best Foodservice Operator Award
Open to all foodservice operators that serve fish and chips but where fish and chips is not their core offering - such as pubs, cafes, department stores, hotels, travel and leisure.
From Field to Frier Award
Open to all fish and chip businesses and rewarding knowledge and promotion of responsible sourcing and sustainability practices.
Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award
Open to all applicants who are aged 25 years or younger as of 31 December 2018.
Marketing Innovation Award
Open to all fish and chip businesses.
Good Catch – The Sustainable Seafood Award
Open to all fish and chip businesses and rewarding knowledge and promotion of responsible sourcing and sustainability practices.
Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award
Rewarding businesses that are excelling in educating and informing their customers on healthy choices and the nutritional values of fish and chips.
NFFF Quality Award ‘Champion Award’
Open to all current National Federation of Fish Friers Quality Award holders.
Best Seafood Week Campaign Award
Open to entry from all fish and chip businesses who participate in Seafood Week 2018 (5-12 October).
Further information about each award category is available by registering on our awards entry platform at https://fishandchips.awardsplatform.com/