14-06-2025
Ten of the favourite specialist food takeways in York shortlisted for award
The countdown to the announcement of the favourite chippy in York for 2025 as nominated by readers of The York Press is nearly over.
Every day that newspapers have been on sale from June 2, we have featured stories and profiles of the chippies shortlisted by readers of The York Press from a survey we carried out last month.
Readers of the newspaper still have the chance to select their overall favourite by posting off a voting slip that features on a page every day until today (June 14).
The winner from a shortlist of ten chosen by readers of The Press will be announced in the week commencing June 23 (Image: Newsquest) The winner is set to be announced in the week commencing June 23 and that chippy will be crowned as one of our 'Best Of' in 2025.
We've heard from chippies at all points of the compass in York, from the city centre to village favourites about what makes them tick, the secret to running takeaways and restaurants, and why establishments which stand on street corners, high streets and local shopping centre stand the test of time.
Tom Gibbons and the team at Bish 'n' Chips in Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe (Image: Supplied) Tom Gibbons, who owns Sim Balk Lane chippy Bish 'n' Chips paid tribute to his staff and said the shortlisting this year was down to them.
Andrew Pericleous (second left) said the city-centre shop fulfills over 10,000 annual deliveries as a partner for Deliveroo (Image: Supplied)
The owner of Mr Chippy, Andrew Pericleous said the secret to his chippy in Church Street was the quality of ingredients, hard work and commitment and said his mushy peas, which feature on Wikipedia, are now a 'global' legend.
Jordan and Maureen Coultas (Image: Supplied) Jordan Coultas, who runs the family-owned Brockfield Fisheries in Brockfield Park Drive with his mother Maureen said it's a privilege to be nominated and how nice it is to think that people think of you "when you're working hard, trying to do your best."
Peter Abram and the team at Heworth Plaice - he's been in charge there for eight years (Image: Supplied) Peter Abram, owner of Heworth Plaice said every single person who comes into the takeaway in Heworth Place always get a welcome.
The team at Drake's Fish and Chips in Low Petergate (Image: Supplied)Drake's Fish and Chip restaurant in Low Petergate director Sara Drake, and head fryer Alex Garnett gave a big thank you to everyone who voted for them but said the chippy never rests on its laurels.
Mahir Akdag and his wife Tuily have been working behind the counter at Ocean's Fish and Chips in Eastholme Drive and he said his establishment scores well on Google reviews for freshness and customer service.
Ocean's Fish and Chips in Rawcliffe (Image: Kevin Glenton)Barton's Traditional Fish and Chips in Boroughbridge Road is a family-run chippy with over ten year's experience and recently started to advertise its topped chips.
Barton's Traditional Fish and Chips is in Boroughbridge Road (Image: Kevin Glenton) The team behind Jenny's Fish and Chips in Lawrence Street said three members of the same family work there and graduates from the University of York return to their takeaway when they come back to the city.
Jenny's Fish and Chips in Lawrence Street (Image: Kevin Glenton)Osbaldwick Fisheries in Osbaldwick Lane has been a village favourite for 28 years and owners Mark and Karen Atkinson said they were humbled yet again to receive a consecutive nomination.
The Fishermans Wife Speciality Fish and Chips in Bishopthorpe Road received positive reviews on Tripadvisor and features a cafe around the corner in Ebor Street.
