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For over 60 years, Florigo has supplied the frying ranges and commercial kitchen equipment that fish and chip shops across the UK depend on to serve consistently excellent food, day after day. From independent takeaways to nationally recognised restaurants, the businesses we work with share one thing in common: a commitment to quality that keeps customers coming back.
Every year, the National Fish & Chip Awards celebrate the shops, chippies and individuals raising that standard even further. We’re proud that so many of this year’s winners and finalists fry with Florigo behind the counter, and this page is our way of celebrating them.
Explore our frying ranges or get in touch with our team to find out how we can help your shop reach the same standard.
The National Fish & Chip Awards are the most prestigious competition in the UK fish and chip industry, recognising excellence in everything from fish frying skill to customer service, menu innovation and community engagement. Reaching the finals is a significant achievement, and taking home a title is recognition of years of hard work.
We’re delighted to celebrate the following winners from the 2026 awards, each backed by a Florigo range in their kitchen.
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Winner: Takeaway of the Year & Marketing Initiative
Run by brothers Aman and Gavin Dhesi, The Scrap Box impressed judges with its creativity and commitment to quality, taking home two titles on the night.
Winner: Restaurant of the Year
A long-standing favourite on the Yorkshire coast, Trenchers continues to set the standard for fish and chip dining.
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Winner: Employee of the Year
Recognised for outstanding dedication and service, Donna’s award reflects the people who make a shop’s reputation, not just its menu.
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Winner: Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year
A rising star in the industry, James’s win highlights the next generation of talent coming through the trade.
Winner: Community Engagement
Celebrated for the role the shop plays in its local community, well beyond the counter.
Winner: Menu Innovation
Recognised for pushing menu development forward while staying true to fish and chip tradition.
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Winner: Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
A career built on raising standards across the sector, recognised with one of the night’s most respected titles.
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Gavin & Aman Dhesi, The Scrap Box, Takeaway of the Year & Marketing Initiative
Your dedication is exactly what makes this industry, and the National Fish & Chip Awards, so special.
Awards are won by the people behind the counter, but the right commercial fish fryer plays a real part in helping teams deliver consistent results, service after service. Operators striving for award-winning standards rely on equipment that supports them in a few key ways:
Consistent frying temperatures keep batter crisp and chips perfectly cooked, even during the busiest Friday night rush. Efficient kitchen workflow means a well-designed frying range can increase cooking capacity without slowing service down. Better oil management extends oil life, reduces waste and protects flavour, which has a direct impact on both quality and running costs. Long-term reliability matters too, since a fish and chip shop simply can’t afford equipment that lets it down during peak trade.
Our Counter Ranges and Island Ranges are built with exactly this in mind, giving shops of every size a frying range that performs under pressure. For businesses looking to extend beyond the fryer, our Hot Holding & Catering Equipment helps maintain food quality from kitchen to counter.
Not sure which setup is right for your shop? Take a look at our fryer selection guide or speak to our team today for advice tailored to your kitchen.
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Stay up to date with the latest stories from across the fish and chip industry, including award coverage, customer features and equipment advice from the Florigo team.
Whether you’re opening a new shop, upgrading an ageing frying range or looking to improve consistency during busy service, the right equipment makes a real difference. Build your fryer online, or get in touch with our team to talk through your kitchen’s needs.
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