Congratulations to those shortlisted for National Fish & Chip Awards

Premier Foods Foodservice supports Fish & Chip Awards 2024

Ten fish friers from across the UK have been celebrating being named Employee of the Year which is an all-new category for the National Fish and Chip Awards sponsored by Premier Foods Foodservice.

Over the last few months, the fish and chip industry has been putting forward staff members who deserve to be recognised for their standout contributions to the businesses they work for. Ten employees will continue the judging process having caught the attention of the fish and chip expert panel, who inspected the nominees’ industry knowledge, work ethic, customer service skills and more. The award provides an opportunity to champion small businesses in local communities.

Sarah Robb, foodservice marketing manager at Premier Foods said: “As home to some of the nation’s much-loved brands such as McDougalls, Bisto and Batchelors, we’re delighted to support this new category in the National Fish and Chip awards. As the UK’s most popular dish*, fish and chips is an iconic British institution and we’re thrilled to celebrate the passionate people up and down the country who make the industry thrive.”
(*YouGov Q4 2022)

The Employee of the Year Award top 10 are:-

County Durham 
Donna Whitfield – Bells Fish & Chips, Durham

Yorkshire 
Liam Williams – Jennyfield Fisheries, Harrogate
Joanne Newman – Towngate Fisheries, Bradford

Greater Manchester/Cheshire    
Jamie Toland – Taylors, Stockport

Bristol
Seyed Mirabedini – Bishopston Fish and Chips

Dorset
Jonathan Ciardini – Rickys, Southbourne

Devon
Zak Bishop – Squires Fish Restaurant & Take Away, Braunton
James Astles – Pier Point Bar & Restaurant, Torquay

Wales
Mary Carpenter – Fish Kitchen 1854, Maesycwmmer

Scotland
Keira Copeland – Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie

These nominees will now face the judges for one last time, with just four making it to the finals. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on 28 February 2024 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. You can find out more about the awards here.