A Hampshire fish and chip shop has been named among the finalists for a Takeaway of the Year 2024 award

The top 40 finalists in the Takeaway of the Year category in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 were revealed today (Thursday, October 5). 

Mike’s Traditional Fish & Chips in the civil parish of Bishopstoke in Eastleigh was among that number.

The National Fish and Chip Awards, now in its 36th year, acknowledges and champions businesses and individuals throughout the UK "who make outstanding contributions to food service to ensure the nation enjoys its fish and chips".

This as well as providing great customer service and giving professionals in the industry opportunities to further their growth.

The judging panel - made up of the industry’s ‘a-fish-onados’ - put hopeful entrants through an extensive judging process, testing them against industry best practices on environmental issues, product knowledge and their responsibilities as an employer, and more.

President at the National Federation of Fish Friers - organiser of the awards, Andrew Crook, said: “The calibre of entries for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 have been nothing short of fantastic and we are proud of all the eateries that clearly put in huge amounts of effort to be considered for the accolade.

“Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year is a notoriously difficult category to stand out in, but the panel of experts had many tough decisions to make.

"However, we’ve selected an exceptional shortlist that showcases the unwavering passion, dedication and excitement that the fish and chip industry brings to British culture.”

Bishopstoke Fish and chip shop considered among the best in UK

Mike’s Traditional Fish & Chips is well-regarded by its customers having earned a 4.5/5 score on Tripadvisor based on 82 reviews.

One reviewer posted: "Food tasty lovely, affordable and staff very friendly. Will be returning again when visiting friends in the area."

Another shared: "Best Fish & chips by far in the area. Quick service, fresh fish. Batter crispy & not oily. Large portions of fish. We have either the hake or cod."

One more person wrote: "As always the service and the food was exceptional, much better than any fish and chip shop I have been to before. Would 100% recommend, never had a bad experience."

The winners will be announced at the National Fish and Chip Awards ceremony on February 28, 2024, at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.