Middleton Foods Announces Finalists of The Peter Hill Award 2026! Middleton Foods is delighted to announce the Finalists of The Peter Hill Award 2026, the initiative launched by the company in 2023 in memory of its late CEO, Peter Hill. The Peter Hill Award is truly unique and reflects Peter’s passion for his beloved fish and chip industry. Announcing the finalists of The Peter Hill Award 2026, Ryan Baker, Sales Manager, Middleton Foods says: “We launched The Peter Hill A

The UK’s 8 best young friers make semi-finals of National Fish & Chip Awards With skill and poise beyond their years, eight of the fish and chip industry’s most talented professionals have made it as semi-finalists in the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027. The group secured a place in the third round following intensive individual interviews, where experienced entrepreneurs from across the trade challenged them with ques

Come and celebrate Christmas in style with fellow friers, farmers & top industry suppliers. By Austen Dack Once again, the Chippy Chat Ball is back and will be held at the Holiday Inn West Peterborough. With space for over 200 people, we are once again planning a great Christmas party for our industry. The date for you to save is Sunday 6th December 2026. We have teamed up with this year’s ball sponsors to offer five shops or suppliers the chance to win a pair of tickets, a h

Owen Whittle Joins Middleton Foods Foodservice Team Middleton Foods, the UK’s leading manufacturer of foodservice and bakery pre-mixes, is delighted to announce the appointment of Owen Whittle as Junior Development Chef. This exciting appointment strengthens the company’s expert chef team and will see Owen focusing on school meals. Owen brings with him a strong culinary background, a passion for food and a career spanning roles including as a commis chef, resident baker a

A handful of fish and chip shops new to industry are now preparing for ‘batter’ as the National Fish & Chip Awards announces the line-up in the running for the 2027 Newcomer of the Year title. Five businesses from Kent, Lincolnshire, Suffolk, Yorkshire and Wales have been shortlisted from an exceptional group of top talent which entered the fish and chip sector’s most prestigious awards. All entrants opened their businesses from 1 January 2025 onwards and while they may be

Top 10 UK fish and chip restaurants announced by official national awards Competition is heating up as the 39th edition of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027 officially announces the top 10 Restaurant of the Year shortlist, one of the industry’s most sought-after accolades. Celebrating eateries that consistently deliver exceptional food, outstanding hospitality and an unforgettable dine-in experience, this shortlist showcases the very best of Britain's fish and chip rest

The Chippy Chat ‘Chip Barons’ Ball’ is back! With No 1 Duran Duran Tribute Act Come and celebrate Christmas in style with fellow friers, farmers & top industry suppliers. By Austen Dack Once again, the Chippy Chat Ball is back and will be held at the Holiday Inn West Peterborough. With space for over 200 people, we are once again planning a great Christmas party for our industry. The date for you to save is Sunday 6th December 2026. It will be a real grand occasion where you

For the first time, Britain will celebrate a National Harvest of the Sea Sunday 11 October | 6.00pm | Exeter Cathedral For centuries Britain has celebrated the harvest from the land. This autumn, for the first time, the nation will come together to celebrate the harvest of the sea. On Sunday 11 October at 6.00 pm, Exeter Cathedral will host the inaugural National Harvest of the Sea – a landmark service recognising the fishermen and women, fishing families and coastal

Educational Trip for National Fish & Chip Award Winners By Austen Dack July's Chippy Chat heralded some of our fantastic fish suppliers, whether it be a nation like Norway, or a supplier like Collins. This feature was to review the NF&CA winners trip to Norway with Seafood from Norway! I have been lucky enough to visit Norway numerous times as a guest on some of the world’s finest fishing vessels. This time it was on the impressive Geir playing host to the National Fish and C

Middleton Foods announces return of The Peter Hill Award for 2026! Following its tremendous success over recent years, Middleton Foods is delighted to announce the return of The Peter Hill Award, which is back, once again, for 2026! The competition welcomes entries until 30th September 2026, to newcomers to the fish and chip trade, with over £10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs! Launched by Middleton Foods in 2023 in memory of its late CEO, Peter Hill, The Peter Hill Awar

Final whistle feast: England’s post-match takeaway boom set to continue in World Cup semi-final Ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, Zilch analysis suggests takeaway and delivery platforms could be set for a significant pre and post-match uplift, with England matches & victories consistently driving spikes in late-night orders Takeaway and delivery platforms are expected to see a significant surge in demand both before & following England's World Cup s

Norway's World Cup team tops up 500kg seafood supply ahead of England quarter-final As Norway prepares for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England, the team's much-publicised seafood strategy has received a further boost. Team chef Aron Espeland originally travelled to the United States with more than 500kg of Norwegian seafood to support player preparation, recovery and performance throughout the tournament. With Norway's World Cup journey continuing, according to

Fish and Chip shop owner named finalist in the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Ryan Harrison, founder of Harrisons Fish & Chip Co., has been named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Consumer Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards is as much about the entrepreneur as the business, recognising the people behind the brand and the decisions, resilience and ambition that build companies

Fourth Generation of Leadership for 93-Year-Old Family Business Drywite Limited has announced the appointment of Saffie Dowty as Sales Director, marking the fourth generation of her family to take a leadership role in the 93-year-old Halesowen business. Drywite evolved from the Pioneer Potato Company Ltd, which was founded in 1933 by Saffie’s Great Grandfather, Harold G Lee, when his fourteen-year-old son Malcolm had the inspired idea of selling ready-peeled potatoes in the l

Score big with the NFFF World Cup Prediction League Predicting World Cup results brings fans together and turns every match into a thrilling, high-stakes event. The NFFF have set up a league for the tournamment for friers, suppliers and their friends. Join here and predict the first rounds Joining a prediction league like the NFFF World Cup Prediction League transforms the tournament from a passive viewing experience into a shared, interactive celebration. Suddenly, a late-mi

Middleton Foods Supports National Fish & Chip Day 2026! Middleton Foods is proud to once again be one of National Fish & Chip Day’s headline sponsors! Taking place this year on Friday 5th June, the annual event presents an excellent opportunity for chippies large and small, across the nation to come together, promote their businesses and sell fish and chips to the masses. Now entering its second decade, National Fish & Chip Day has become a key moment in the industry calendar

Friars Pride team take on walk for Cancer Research To celebrate 50 years of Friars Pride and to raise money for Cancer Research, Rebecca, Major and our Operation Managers are once again taking on a new challenge by walking 50km. The team will follow the famous Norfolk Coast Path from Cley-next-the-Sea to Hunstanton on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, the same weekend as National Fish & Chip Day. The route will lead them through salt marshes, beaches, pine woods, farmland, an

Street-food-inspired seafood offers a new route to growth for fish and chip shops Chef-led recipe inspiration showcases how Norwegian whitefish can help fish and chip shops tap into the street-food trend as a route to growth, through simple, versatile formats that attract new customers and demonstrate value through menu innovation. As the sector marks National Fish & Chip Day, Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) says the growing influence of street food presents a clear growth

Every Bag Counts: T.Quality Raises Funds for ANDYSMANCLUB T.Quality Foodservice is proud to announce a special two-week fundraising campaign in support of ANDYSMANCLUB, the nationwide charity dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and preventing suicide. From Monday 11th May until Sunday 24th May, T.Quality will donate 50p from every bag sold of selected batter products across its depot network and online ordering platform, helping to raise vital funds

Middleton Foods Expands Rooster’s Range with New Salt & Vinegar Chip Seasoning Middleton Foods is proud to announce the launch of its latest flavour innovation – Rooster’s Salt & Vinegar Chip Seasoning – a bold new addition to the popular Rooster’s range of gluten free chip seasonings! Building on the success of its existing lineup - Piri Piri, Smokey, and Chinese Salt & Chilli Seasoning - the new Salt & Vinegar variant delivers the classic tangy kick that chip lovers crave