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Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Some of the award-winning County Durham fish and chip shops you need to try
Over the years, countless popular fish and chip shops across County Durham (and the North East) have received numerous awards. From restaurants to takeaways, no end of local businesses have been praised for offering the finest battered fish and crispiest chips around. With this in mind, here are just some of the chippies in the county which have won awards this year already, along with reviews from customers on Tripadvisor. Will you be tempted to visit any for your next tasty fish and chips meal? Location: Finchale Road, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5RW Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5 from 1,310 reviews Award: Restaurant of the Year at National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 Someone posted: 'Amazing fish and chips and have been since I was a child living in the area. Revisited at the weekend and loved the cardboard box and paper presentation. Not quite newspaper but great touch. Well done.' Another added: 'Visited here on our trip to Durham we booked a table which was a good idea .The battered Cod and Haddock were fresh and tasty and the portion size was big along with the chips . It comes with bread and butter . Would definitely come back here again.' Location: 366 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XL Tripadvisor rating: 4.4/5 from 158 reviews Award: Takeaway of the Year at National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 This customer wrote: 'Take away fish and chips doesn't get any better. Lovely fish and fantastic proper chips. This is a treat! And the price is good too.' A regular also shared: 'Excellent Fish and Chips the best in Darlington. I have been coming here for time we come back to Darlington this is one of my favourite places to come.' Location: 6 South Street, Crook, DL15 8NE Tripadvisor rating: 4.8/5 from 41 reviews Award: Best Fish & Chip Shop at England's Business Awards 2025 One user said: 'First time sitting inside the restaurant. Took my nanna out for dinner. She had not had fish n chips for a long time and she really enjoyed it. Chunky white fish. Service was efficient and friendly. Clean and tidy dining area. Beautiful food. Would return.' Recommended reading: Beloved Darlington chippy on the list of UK's 40 best to try this Good Friday What we thought of fish and chips at Darlington market's newest food spot Darlington chippy crowned best in the UK at National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 A recent visitor put: 'Outstanding food and friendly service. "Cod and chips and sausage and chips excellent and if course the scraps tops it off. Be back next year.' Let us know about your visit to any of these award-winning fish and chip shops in County Durham in the comments below.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
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Double award delight as County Durham and Darlington chippies crowned best in UK
Two County Durham and Darlington fish and chip shops have taken top honours at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025, with Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington winning Takeaway of the Year, and Bell's Fish and Chips (Framwellgate Moor) in Durham being crowned Restaurant of the Year. The prestigious awards, organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), celebrate excellence in the industry across various categories, including quality, sustainability, customer service, and innovation. Yarm Road Fish and Chips - Takeaway of the Year (Image: NATIONAL FISH AND CHIP AWARDS) Both winners emerged victorious after a rigorous judging process involving interviews, mystery taste tests, and business assessments. Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington claimed the top spot in the Takeaway of the Year category, beating stiff competition from The Fish Works in Largs, Scotland, and Kellaway's Fish and Chips in Truro, Cornwall. Will Burrell, director-manager of Yarm Road Fish and Chips, expressed his excitement: 'Well, we can't quite believe it! To be mentioned alongside these fantastic finalists is an honour, but to win is beyond our wildest dreams.' Bell's Fish and Chips - Restaurant of the Year (Image: NATIONAL FISH AND CHIP AWARDS) 'Our biggest thanks go to our amazing team who have worked tirelessly to perfect our craft. And, of course, we are incredibly grateful to our wonderful customers who have supported us throughout the years.' Since opening eight years ago, Yarm Road Fish and Chips has become a beloved local institution, known for its high-quality food and friendly service. In the Restaurant of the Year category, Bell's Fish and Chips (Framwellgate Moor) in Durham took the title, surpassing Malt and Anchor in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, and Trenchers Spanish City in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Recommended reading: Barnard Castle biker died after suffering brain injury in head-on smash Darlington dental centre praised for fixing residents' issues - but problems continue Padel courts plan approved for former Wickes site in Darlington Graham Kennedy, Managing Director of Bell's Fish and Chips, expressed his pride in the achievement: 'We are delighted to be recognised as Restaurant of the Year at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025. This is the result of 38 years of hard work in our amazing industry.' 'We invest in the best, from staff training to quality produce, and our team gives it their all every day to ensure the best possible experience for our customers.' Andrew Crook, President of the NFFF, praised both winners for setting new benchmarks in the industry: 'Both Yarm Road Fish and Chips and Bell's Fish and Chips have demonstrated outstanding commitment to quality and customer service. Their success is a testament to their dedication, and they are shining examples of excellence in the fish and chip sector.'
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
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Darlington chippy crowned best in the UK at National Fish & Chip Awards 2025
Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington has been named Takeaway of the Year at the prestigious National Fish & Chip Awards 2025. The accolade was announced at a grand ceremony in London on Wednesday (February 26), recognising the very best in the fish and chip industry. Organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the awards, now in their 37th year, celebrate excellence across all aspects of fish and chip businesses, from quality and customer service to sustainability and innovation. Yarm Road Fish and Chips secured the top prize after undergoing rigorous judging, which included interviews, mystery taste tests, and skill assessments. A delighted Will Burrell, director-manager of Yarm Road Fish and Chips, expressed his amazement at the win. He said: 'Well, we can't quite believe it! We really didn't think this year would be our year. Yarm Road Fish and Chips - Takeaway of the Year (Image: NATIONAL FISH AND CHIP AWARDS 2025) "Not because of how the process and judging has gone, but purely because of just how unbelievable the rest of the top 10 finalists are. "To be mentioned alongside these guys is one thing, but to top the list is something we could only dream of! Now somehow, it's reality.' 'Our biggest congratulations and thanks go out to our amazing team. They have worked tirelessly throughout the years and have been so invested in this competition. "It goes without saying, but without them we would be nowhere near this position we find ourselves in today. To take this trophy home to them makes all the hard work worthwhile.' Since opening eight years ago, Yarm Road Fish and Chips has grown into a staple of the Darlington community. Recommended reading: Barnard Castle biker died after suffering brain injury in head-on smash Darlington dental centre praised for fixing residents' issues - but problems continue Padel courts plan approved for former Wickes site in Darlington Reflecting on the journey, Mr Burrell added: 'We have adapted to new situations, overcame hurdles and tried to perfect our craft of the nation's favourite takeaway. It seems we have got it somewhere near right!' 'Huge thanks to all our wonderful customers for supporting our little chippy. And thanks again to the best team in the world. "To the wider public, keep supporting your local chippy. They are the cornerstone of many communities and there may be some tough times ahead, as we all know. Go and get your chippy teas. Thank you!' Andrew Crook, president of the NFFF, praised this year's winners, adding: '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 National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 also saw The Fish Works in Largs, Scotland take second place, while Kellaway's Fish and Chips in Truro, Cornwall, secured third behind Yarm Road Fish and Chips in the Takeaway of the Year category.
