Owners of beloved Stockport fish and chip shop 'extremely proud' as they win major award
In a major coup for the North East, two businesses in County Durham were awarded the coveted Takeaway of the Year and Restaurant of the Year prizes. Other awards included Young Fish Frier of the Year, Newcomer, Supplier of the Year, and Outstanding achievement, amongst others.
Organised by trade body the National Federation of Fish Fryers, The National Fish and Chip Awards are the most coveted in the world of fish and chips, and is now in its 37th year.
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Closer to home Taylors, in Woodley, took home the award for Training and Development.
The celebrated Stockport chippy revealed last November that it had made it through to the final 20 in this year's National Fish and Chip Awards 2025.
Owner Anne Wallace previously told the M.E.N.: "When I look at who we're up against across the UK it's incredible in terms of the quality. I just feel very honoured."
Taylors, located on Woodley precinct in Stockport, is a firm favourite with locals and has been described by regulars as 'excellent' in reviews shared online. It was founded in 1966 in Hattersley before moving to its current home in the mid-1980s.
Sharing the news on Facebook after the win, the team at Taylors wrote: "Ladies & gentlemen...we have a winner!
"Extremely proud of the whole team and the continued support from our amazing customers. Putting Stockport on the map."
Hundreds of customers and fans of the Stockport fish and chip shop commented on the post, with many saying the news was 'brilliant', and the the award was 'well deserved'.
One wrote: "Well done, what a great team…what great fish and chips…and fabulous community spirit."
Another added: "Congratulations!! Super proud that a local Woodley business has won… we can vouch for the chips."
And a third added: "Brilliant well done to all of you . Each and everyone of you deserve this recognition."
The 2025 edition isn't the team's first time at the National Fish and Chip Awards though, as last year, manager Jamie Toland, who started working at the chippy as a 14-year-old, was crowned Employee of the Year at the 2024 ceremony.
Judging of the final 20 businesses is a rigorous process, with the number being whittled down to a final 10 before the awards ceremony.
A number of attributes are taken into account by an expert judging panel including sustainability, marketing, staff training, health and safety and hygiene.
Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, commented: 'The bar for the National Fish & Chip Awards is set higher each year across the criteria the competitors are evaluated against, and our new titleholders have put everything into elevating their menus, sharpening their skills and developing their expertise.
'The quick-service sector is constantly changing but what remains is that customers expect a high-quality product that tastes like heaven, that sustainability is carefully considered throughout the experience and the service is on-point.
"Each winner hits the mark on all these fronts and their hard work is achieving national attention.
"On behalf of the NFFF, I'd like to say a big 'congratulations' and 'thank you' to these businesses for being shining examples of greatness in the fish and chip industry.'
Takeaway of the Year
1st: Yarm Road Fish and Chips - Darlington, County Durham
2nd: The Fish Works - Largs, Scotland
3rd: Kellaway's Fish and Chips – Truro, Cornwall
Restaurant of the Year
1st: Bells Fish & Chips (Framwellgate Moor) - Durham, County Durham
2nd: Malt and Anchor – Cirencester, Gloucestershire
3rd: Trenchers Spanish City - Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
Field to Frier
Redcloak Fish Bar – Stonehaven, Scotland
Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year
Glen Morrison from Garioch Fish Bar – Inverurie, Scotland
Newcomer of the Year
Mackerel Sky- Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire
Employee of the Year
Georgia Lye from Seafare Guildford, Surrey
Mobile Operator of the Year
Country Fried – Blackburn, Lancashire
Environment and Sustainable Business
Finney's Benllech – Anglesey, Wales
Training and Development
Taylors – Stockport, Greater Manchester
Digital Marketing
Eric's Fish and Chips – Thornham, Norfolk
Quality Accreditation Champion
The Scrap Box – York, Yorkshire
Community Engagement
Brockley's Rock – Brockley, London
International Fish and Chip Operator
Fez & Cip - Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Supplier of the Year
Dennis Crooks Fish Merchants
Outstanding Achievement
Paul Williams - KFE Ltd
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