We love a good chippy up North, and some of Yorkshire’s finest fish and chip shops have been named among the best in the UK — a fact that won’t surprise many of us. Of course, we all know our local chippy is the best, and no one can tell us otherwise. However, these awards are fantastic for the county and for the businesses themselves, offering well-deserved recognition at what is undoubtedly a challenging time for the industry.
The National Fish & Chip Awards have now taken place, and Yorkshire’s chippies picked up some of the biggest prizes on offer. Now in its 38th year, the awards celebrate the skills, innovation and dedication of businesses and individuals across the UK and beyond who are elevating the fish and chip experience.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by TV presenter and actor Stephen Mangan and organised by the fish and chip industry association, the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF).
Prizes were awarded across a wide range of categories, covering everything from sustainability and quality to customer service — not forgetting the crucial ability to serve up undeniably delicious fish and chips.
The headline prize, Takeaway of the Year, went to The Scrap Box in York. Third place in the same category was awarded to Shaws Fish & Chips of Dodworth, Barnsley.
And that wasn’t the only success for Yorkshire. Trenchers of Whitby took first place in the Restaurant of the Year category, while Whitby’s Restaurant & Takeaway in Rotherham secured third place. Meanwhile, David Miller from Millers Fish & Chips in Haxby received the Outstanding Contribution Award.
On receiving the top prize, Aman Dhesi, who co-owns The Scrap Box with his brother Gavin, said: “There are so many outstanding fish and chip shops across the UK, and countless awards, but this is the one every chippy dreams of — the ‘Oscars’ of our industry.
“With the most rigorous judging and the highest calibre of past winners, it’s a true honour to be recognised at this level. To represent the very best of fish and chips for the year ahead is both humbling and hugely meaningful to our team, and a testament to the craft, care and consistency we put into every portion.”
Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said the 2026 edition had been one of the most competitive yet: “What a year it has been for the National Fish & Chip Awards! We don’t make it easy to progress through the assessments, as benchmarks are always set extremely high. This ensures shortlisted businesses and individuals truly understand what it takes to serve superb quality meals and contribute to the growth of the sector by innovating, investing in their operations and people, and being exceptional advocates for the trade.
“It’s been clear from the start that those competing came with serious ambition to elevate industry best practice like never before, and we are so proud to say these are the winners. Fish and chip businesses are the backbone of the takeaway sector. The heritage is like no other, and our winners represent both tradition and the future to the highest degree.
“We have so much admiration and respect for all our finalists and winners, especially our new Takeaway of the Year titleholder, The Scrap Box. It’s going to be a brilliant time of extended celebrations. Congratulations to Aman, Gavin and the team — and thank you for your service, passion and love for the greatest dish in the world.”
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