The BEST fish and chips in the UK MAPPED: Britain’s best tasting takeaways revealed

Fish and chips is the last fast food dish of English origin, and according to history books it was first served in 1860.

Now the ten best eateries to dine on this noble dish have been revealed – helping fish fans to find a delicious option.

The 10 shops, representing the best of the best of British fish and chips, will now compete in a final judging stage for this top accolade and aim to be crowned the nation’s number one shop.

Shops from all over the country have been shortlisted for the prestigious prize.

The 10 finalists are

Cromars Classic Fish & Chips in St Andrews, Fife (Scotland)

Penaluna’s Famous Fish & Chips in Hirwaun, Rhonda Cynon Taff (Wales)

The Dolphin Takeaway in Dungannon, County Tyrone (Northern Ireland)

Millers Fish & Chips in Haxby, North Yorkshire (North East England)

Fylde Fish Bar in Southport, Merseyside (North West England)

The Golden Carp Chippy in Redditch, Worcestershire (Midlands)

Burton Road Chippy in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (Eastern England)

Henley’s of Wivenhoe in Wivenhoe, Colchester (London & South East England)

Captain’s Fish and Chips in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (Central & Southern England)

Harbourside Fish & Chips in Plymouth, Devon (South & West England)

The 10 shops have had their frying skills put to the test as well as being assessed against a variety of judging criteria.

These include menu development and innovation, sustainable sourcing policies, staff training processes and marketing activity. 

Judges also made unannounced visits to shop premises to sample the fish and chips and level of customer service on offer and undertake full business audits.

The 10 regional winners will now progress to the final stage of judging to be held in London in January 2018. 

Facing a specialist judging panel they’ll be quizzed on a range of industry related topics and be required to demonstrate how they successfully run a profitable business and plan for future development.

From one form of fast food to another, McDonald’s UK could see a host of new chicken burgers added to its menu, including a Chicken Big Mac.

The fast food chain in the UK has just launched its Signature Collection – a range of gourmet burgers – and UK bosses have now revealed work on its chicken menu items could be next on the cards. 

Admitting they take inspiration from other McDonald’s markets around the world, this means the Chicken Big Mac, which is available in Australia by popular demand, could make an appearance in UK restaurants.