Isle of Ely Produce & Chippy Chat are once again opening their doors FREE to chip shop owners managers and suppliers on Sunday Sept 6th 2026 FREE Chip Shop Industry Open Day - Come and join us! Get your tickets here Isle of Ely Produce and Chippy Chat are once again opening their doors to chip shop owners and managers on Sunday September 6th 2026! It is one of the FREE industry events of the year! The event starts at 9.30 am at our farm in Ely, Cambridgeshire with a coffee a

Middleton Foods launches NEW Rooster’s Louisiana Style Breading   Middleton Foods, the UK’s leading manufacturer of pre-mixes, has extended its hugely popular Rooster’s range of chicken coating products with the launch of its new Louisiana Style Breading – perfect for operators looking to add some pizazz to their menus!   New Louisiana Style Breading is a well-spiced coating, carefully formulated to elevate the flavours of fried chicken with a deep southern twist; delivering

Two brothers from Wrexham are preparing to take on a gruelling 57-mile charity walk, all in aid of Prostate Cancer UK after their father was diagnosed with the disease. Harvey Jones, 27, and his brother Jack, 33, who run the family business Peter Gwyn & Sons quality potatoes, will set off from their warehouse on 30/05/2026 and walk non-stop to The Mermaid Fish Bar in Barmouth, which is one of their furthest customers. The brothers expect the walk to take around 28 hours, trav

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits Colmans of South Shields   The centenary celebrations are in full swing at one of the most famous names in North East hospitality after an historic royal visit helped to mark 100 years of award-winning fish and chips on South Tyneside. Richard Ord Colman, HRH The Princess Royal, Ms Lucy Winskell OBE (The Lord-Lieutenant Of Tyne and Wear), Dominic Colman   Colmans of South Shields opened its Ocean Road restaurant in 1926 — launching

Erling Haaland and Norwegian Seafood Council extend their partnership The Norwegian Seafood Council and Erling Braut Haaland are extending their partnership, with the football star continuing as an ambassador and partner for Norwegian seafood. Launched in March 2024, the collaboration has increased the visibility of both Haaland and Norwegian seafood in Norway and internationally. The partnership will now continue through autumn 2028, building further on a platform that bring

Seafood from Norway names Geir as host vessel for 2026 National Fish and Chip Award winners’ study trip By Austen Dack Seafood from Norway has announced that the vessel Geir will host the esteemed winners of this year’s National Fish and Chip Awards. The study trip offers a rare chance for operators to visit Norway’s cold, clear waters and see first-hand how coveted species used for fish and chips – including quality Norwegian cod and haddock caught by vessels such as Geir –

Chippy Chat Special Awards Issue is Here from the 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards By Austen Dack   The  National Fish & Chip Awards 2026 , with Seafood from Norway as principal sponsor, has recently paid homage to power players in the sector, with the headliner prize - Takeaway of the Year – going home to the sensational   Scrap Box in York, Yorkshire. The day was a triumph for the NFFF team of Andrew Crook, Caroline Murphy, Josette Foster, and Lesley Graves who were the

Better Batter Starts Here: Middleton Foods Unveils Seasoned Pre-Dust!   Middleton Foods, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of chip shop ingredients, has unveiled its new Seasoned Pre-Dust, specially developed for fish and chip shop owners. The new product has been carefully formulated to deliver both flavour and functional benefits, helping operators achieve consistently excellent results, during even the busiest service periods.    The Seasoned Pre-Dust enhances the natu

National Fish & Chip Awards names chippies on course for Menu Innovation gong   The   all-new Menu Innovation category in the 2026  National Fish & Chip Awards has brought a platter of exceptional businesses into the spotlight but three fantastic chippies have made it to the final, having being recognised for their creative flair and forward thinking in developing and broadening the appeal of the iconic takeaway.   The National Fish & Chip Awards is run by the industry for t

Five go off to London for Drywite title at National Fish & Chip Awards The next generation of exceptional fish and chip professionals have been making themselves known to industry experts and the National Fish & Chip Awards  has selected the UK’s most impressive five who are now finalists racing towards the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year title.   The 27th winner of the highly acclaimed prize will be announced at the event in February, which is celebrated for being the

555 Amanda Appoints Gavin as New UK General Manager   Seafood supplier, 555 Amanda has named Gavin McLean as its new UK General Manager, leading a newly established UK entity for the Denmark-based seafood specialist. The appointment signals a strengthened commitment to the UK market and follows increased demand from chefs, manufacturers, and the fish and chip sector for the company’s award-winning sustainable seafood.   Gavin has supported 555 Amanda as a sales consultant ove

Richard Ord MBE and Jade Thirwell given Freedom of South Tyneside Singer  JADE  and restaurateur Richard Ord MBE, both of  South Shields , have been given the Honorary Freedom of  South Tyneside .  Richard Ord MBE, owner of the award-winning Colmans Fish and Chip restaurant and Seafood Temple, was honoured for his exceptional entrepreneurship, philanthropy and services to the hospitality industry. Council members have recognised musician Jade Thirlwall for her outstanding con

National Fish & Chip Awards announces top-pick international chippies   Food spots in Iceland and the Netherlands are hoping to blow the competition out of the water, following the news that they are finalists in the International Fish & Chip Operator of the Year category at the 2026   National Fish & Chip Awards .   Fish and chips is an iconic dish here in the UK but businesses from around the world are pulling out all the stops to bring the traditional British culinary expe

National Fish & Chip Awards lands top TV talent to host 2026 awards   British actor, comedian, presenter and award winning author Stephen Mangan has been announced as the official host of the  National Fish & Chip Awards 2026 which is recognised as the leading competition for fish and chip owners.   A hugely versatile performer, award-winning Stephen is best known for his radio show on Classic FM, presenting Portrait Artist of the Year on Sky Arts and the hugely popular gam

Middleton Foods breaks ground on site expansion Leading manufacturer of foodservice and bakery pre-mixes, M iddleton Foods, has this month begun the development of its existing manufacturing facility in Willenhall, West Midlands. The factory is undergoing a £4 million site expansion, which will add 780m 2  to its current footprint, across four floors.   Speaking of its site development plans, Glen Middleton, Director, Middleton Foods, says:   “We’re excited to have broken gro

Final 10 takeaways named for National Fish & Chip Awards Ten UK businesses deemed to be reigning supreme in the fish and chip game have made it to the Takeaway of the Year finals of the acclaimed National Fish & Chip Awards   with Seafood from Norway  as principal sponsor for 2026.   The awards are the cornerstone event for the UK fish and chip trade, which acknowledges and rewards the outstanding brilliance of businesses and individuals serving the beloved British dish. The

Smales and Sailors’ Children’s Society unite to bring Christmas magic to seafaring families in need Two Hull institutions with deep maritime roots, Smales and the Sailors’ Children’s Society, are joining forces this festive season on a mission to ensure no seafaring family goes without a Christmas meal or the joy of giving their children a few special treats. Together, they are launching a fundraising campaign to provide every family supported by Sailors’ Children’s Society w

Middleton Foods Announces Winner of The Peter Hill Award 2025! Middleton Foods is delighted to announce Monster Fish & Chips Co. as the Winner of The Peter Hill Award 2025. Nestled in the heart of Fort Augustus, Monster Fish & Chips Co. is a traditional fish and chip shop that stands out for its unwavering passion for the industry and dedication to quality. Using only the finest ingredients, they consistently deliver fish and chips of the highest standard. The judges agreed t

Meijer UK is offering a pair of tickets and a room to the Chippy Chat Ball 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 the  Christmas party for our industry. The date for you to save is Sunday 7th December 2025. This historical event has been held in Peterborough for over 40 years! Meijer Uk will be there on the evening and would like you and a friend to be their guests on thier

National Fish & Chip Awards’ Field to Frier finalists emerge Three chippies are topping the National Fish & Chip Awards’ charts as the UK’s most well-oiled businesses when it comes to serving perfect portions of chips, edging them closer to Field to Frier award victory. The category is a celebration of fish and chip professionals and their expert insights into serving crisp, fluffy and flavourful chips that enhance the meal, as well as being a standalone treat. The annual aw