A Nottinghamshire chippy has been named one of the 50 best fish and chip 50 takeaways in the UK. Angells Fisheries in Newark ranked as one of the best in the annual awards organised by Fry Magazine.
The family-run chip shop, in Barnby Gate, has operated since 1905 and is the oldest in the town. The accolade comes following mystery visits to shops the length and breadth of the country.
All the takeaways, restaurants and mobiles that entered will receive their mystery dining reports, and a winner’s poster and plaque to display in their shops.
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Undercover judges secretly scrutinised a host of aspects including the quality of the food, the cleanliness of the premises, staff knowledge, value for money, ease of ordering and social media presence.
This is the 11th year the awards have been held and each year the judging criteria reflects the changing nature of the business - for example marks were awarded to shops that have introduced an ordering app.
Reece Head, competition organiser, said: "Once again we’ve had another year where it’s simply got harder to operate a fish and chip business, with rising energy, labour and ingredient costs taking a heavy toll. It’s not easy but operators are working harder and smarter, staying ahead of changing tastes and behaviours and adapting accordingly.
"Although the profits might not be in fish and chips like they have in years gone by, the passion certainly is. And our awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment these operators put into running successful businesses. We’re seeing shops introduce vegan and gluten free options to appeal to a wider customer base, install self-serve kiosks and develop online ordering apps to make serving easier, invest in new frying equipment to produce better quality fish and chips, and embrace social media to engage with and reach more customers.
“The businesses that make up our 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants represent the best in the industry. They are pushing forwards while not losing sight of what makes the chippy so engrained in British culture - high quality, value for money food with great customer service and inviting surroundings.”
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