Three Ayrshire chippies netted awards at the inaugural Scottish Chippy Awards earlier this week.
The region is lauded for top quality food and drink with chip shops among some of the country's most popular.
And a number of takeaways in Ayrshire were recognised for their top quality fish and chips at the new awards celebrating the best in the industry.
We announced earlier this week that Kilmarnock's Plaice to Be was crowned the best in Ayrshire hours before the takeaway's heartbroken boss took the tough decision to close the shop forever as costs spiraled out of control.
The Plaice to Be wasn't the only East Ayrshire chippy to win an award with Darvel's Olympia Fish & Chips taking the title of Fish & Chips Bar of the Year in the south west.
The final Ayrshire award went to Melbourne Fry in Saltcoats as they took home the crown for family chippy of the year.
A spokesperson for The first Scottish Chippy Awards 2023 said: “These awards recognise the up-and-coming stars in the Scottish fish and chip scene. They acknowledge the fish and chip shops that go above and beyond, providing outstanding dining experiences in addition to their fantastic food. With a warm and inviting ambiance, excellent customer service, and a diverse menu that extends beyond fish and chips, the 2023 winners have captured the hearts and taste buds of their patrons.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the Scottish Chippy Awards 2023! Their passion for the craft and dedication to delivering exceptional quality have made them true leaders in the industry.”
Scottish Chippy Awards 2023 - the winners
- Best of Glasgow: CATCH Fish & Chips
- Best of Edinburgh: #Fish
- Best of Aberdeenshire: Fish N Hook (Aberdeen)
- Best of Tayside: The Silver Tay (Dundee)
- Best of Ayrshire: The Plaice To Be (Kilmarnock)
- Best Menu of the Year: Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar (Montrose)
- Neighbourhood Chippy of the Year: Tina’s Fish & Chicken Bar (Glasgow)
- Kitchen of the Year: Captains Kitchen (Glasgow)
- Café of the Year: The Allanwater Café (Stirling)
- Country Food Fish & Chips of the Year: Highland Farm Café (Mountgerald)
- Beach Fish & Chips of the Year: Deli-Ca-Sea (Ullapool)
- Mobile Operator of the Year: The Bay Fish & Chip Shop (Stonehaven)
- Fryer of the Year: Imries Fish Bar (Leven)
- Community Champion of the Year: Pepe’s Fish and Chips (Lesmahagow)
- Best of the Islands: Fisherman’s Pier Fresh Fish and Chips (Tobermory, Isle of Mull)
- Outstanding Fish & Chips Venue: Anstruther Fish Bar (Anstruther)
- Take Away of the Year: Quintiliani’s Fast Foods (Larkhall)
- Waterfront Fish & Chips of the Year: Valerio’s Fish and Chips (Lanark)
- Family Chippy of the Year: Melbourne Fry (Saltcoats)
- Best Inn Fish & Chips: Ye Olde Peacock Inn (Edinburgh)
- Fish & Chips Experience of the Year: Tigh An Truish (Oban)
- Family Restaurant of the Year: Links Café (Gairloch)
- Fish & Chips Bar of the Year North Scotland: Dunkeld Fish Bar (Dunkeld)
- Fish & Chips Bar of the Year Central Scotland: Fish and Chips on The Waterfront (Ansthruther)
- Fish & Chips Bar of the Year South West: Olympia Fish & Chips (Darvel)
- Fish & Chips Bar of the Year South East: Aldo’s Fish and Chicken Bar (Longridge)
- Fish & Chips Bar of the Year Overall Winner: Fish and Chips on The Waterfront (Ansthruther)
- Fish & Chip Shop of the Year North Scotland: The Lossie Chip Shop (Lossiemouth)
- Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Central Scotland: Crail Fish Bar & Café (Crail)
- Fish & Chip Shop of the Year South West: Mario’s (Giffnock)
- Fish & Chip Shop of the Year South East: Di Giorgio’s Takeaway (Pathhead)
- Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Overall Winner:Mario’s (Giffnock)
- Restaurant of the Year North Scotland: Girvans (Inverness)
- Restaurant of the Year Central Scotland: Foxton Bar & Grill (Glenrothes)
- Restaurant of the Year South West: The Finnieston (Glasgow)
- Restaurant of the Year South East: Terrace Restaurant (Edinburgh)
- Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner:Foxton Bar & Grill (Glenrothes)
- Seafood Restaurant of the Year North Scotland: Lochleven Seafood Café (Fort William)
- Seafood Restaurant of the Year Central Scotland: MacGillivrays Seafood (Oban)
- Seafood Restaurant of the Year South West: Loch Fyne Oysters (Cairndow)
- Seafood Restaurant of the Year South East: The Rocketeer Restaurant (North Berwick)
- Seafood Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: The Rocketeer Restaurant (North Berwick)
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