A popular Flamborough chippy has just missed out on a national award after beings selected as finalists by the industry organisation.
Lighthouse Fisheries, based on High Street in Flamborough, lifted the Best Newcomer Award last year in the National Fish and Chip Awards.
They were selected as finalists in the Takeway of the Year this year, but just missed out on brining the title back to East Yorkshire.
Lighthouse Fisheries owner Gary Sharples spoke to the Bridlington Echo after the event which was held in central London
“The trophy this year will be heading over to Wales in the capable hands of the team at Fish Deck as 2024 Champions.
“We would like to thank our team and loyal customers for all their support helping us to get Lighthouse Fisheries of Flamborough on the main stage for a second year running at The National Fish & Chip Awards as National Finalists for 2024.
“We are super proud and we will continue to strive for perfection in every meal we serve.”
Last year, Lighthouse won several major awards and helped to put Flamborough firmly on the fish and chip map.
The awards celebrate excellence throughout the fish and chip industry both on home shores and for the first time this year, international ones too.
The event was attended by guests which included fish and chip business owners, industry partners and sponsors including its headliner, Norwegian Seafood Council representative, Seafood from Norway.
Comedian Rob Beckett hosted the event which was held in central London.
Over the last few months, businesses have been ‘plaice-d’ under a microscope, applicants have been grilled with interviews and skills tests by sector specialists. Industry knowledge and sustainable practices have been pored over and unannounced mystery visits were made but the hard work has paid off and the winners are reeling in the rewards.
Speaking about the event, awards organiser and President of the National Federation of Fish Friers Andrew Crook says: “The National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 has been a remarkable experience to be part of. Our winners and finalists have put their all into making their fish and chip businesses stand-out for all the right reasons.
“It’s no secret that the sector has been hit hard by economic hardship, yet we have seen firsthand how chippies up and down the country, and overseas, are thinking fast on their feet to defy the odds without compromising on ethical standpoints, quality and most importantly, great tasting fish and chips.
