National Federation of Fish Friers - NFFF

05/11/2026

NFFF President Andrew Crook will be taking part in the Seafish in Numbers Seminar this morning from 10.30. You can learn more and sign up here:

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04/11/2026

What does the Big Q really stand for? It recognises shops that have met a demanding benchmark for quality, hygiene and professionalism. A great way to give customers confidence before they even place their order!

And congratulations to the following shops who passed or renewed their Quality Accreditation in October!

🐟 The Cottage Fish & Chip Restaurant, Blackpool
🍟 Golden Union, London
🐟 Fish & Chips @ Weston Grove, Chester
🍟 Yorkshire Fisheries, Blackpool
🐟 Scarlett’s Fish & Chips, Anglesey
🍟 Scarlett’s Fish & Chips, Trearddur Bay
🐟 Jacksons Fish & Chips, Newton Abbott
🍟 Mike’s Traditonal Fish & Chips, Eastleigh
🐟 The Wee Chippy, Anstruther
🍟 Chippy on the Waterfront, Anstruther

https://www.nfff.co.uk/

03/11/2026

🎃 Halloween may be over but we've got one last treat for you! 👻

One of our Members - Harbour Fish & Chips East Grinstead - spent the weekend brewing up some spooky magic and they've sent us some fang-tastic photos to share!

From devilish decorations to creepy costumes, their efforts are nothing short of spook-tacular!

Take a peek through our carousel and prepare to be well and truly trick-or-treated! 🧙‍♀️🕸

Thanks, guys - you obviously went to a hell of a lot of trouble... 💀

03/11/2026

🏆🐟🍟 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🍟🐟🏆

There's just ONE WEEK left to enter the Marketing Campaign of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027!

Have you delivered a marketing campaign that's got people talking?

Whether you've boosted sales, increased brand awareness, attracted new customers or brought your local community together, now's your chance to showcase your success!

Put your marketing creativity in the spotlight and show the industry what you've achieved.

⏰ Entries close: 10 November 2026
👉 Enter now: https://thefishandchipawards.com/

Don't miss your chance!

03/11/2026

🏆🥔🐟🍟 FIELD TO FRIER TOP 5 REVEALED! 🍟🐟🥔🏆

The National Fish & Chip Awards 2027 has announced its five Field to Frier semi-finalists! 🎉

From choosing the perfect potatoes to preparing and cooking the ultimate portion of chips, this category celebrates the skill, knowledge and dedication behind one of the nation's favourite foods.

A huge congratulations to our Top 5:
🏆 Taylors – Stockport, Greater Manchester
🏆 The Good Catch (Freshfield) – Sefton, Merseyside
🏆 No1 Cromer (Takeaway) – Norfolk
🏆 Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co. – Oxford, Oxfordshire
🏆 Garioch Fish Bar – Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

Each business has demonstrated exceptional potato knowledge, preparation skills and a commitment to producing consistently outstanding chips.

👏 Congratulations to all five semi-finalists! Who will take the Field to Frier crown in 2027?

👉 Find out more: https://www.nfff.co.uk/field-to-frier-semi-finalists-national-fish-chip-awards/

03/11/2026

🏆🐟🍟 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! 🍟🐟🏆

Time is almost up! Entries for the Menu Innovation Award at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027 close at MIDDAY TODAY!

Have you introduced an exciting new dish that's become a customer favourite? From creative seafood options and healthier choices to unique meal combinations and alternative proteins, we want to hear about it!

Don't miss your chance to showcase your menu innovations and gain national recognition.

⏰ Entries close at MIDDAY TODAY, 3 November 2026!
👉 Enter now: https://thefishandchipawards.com/

This is your final chance – get your entry in before it's too late!

02/11/2026

A busy season deserves strong backing.

Running a fish and chip shop takes skill, resilience and plenty of hard work, which is why NFFF membership connects you with advice, support and people who understand the trade.

And we'd like to say a warm "Hello!" to the following fish and chip shops who have recently become NFFF Members:
🐟 Florentine, Loughbrickland
🍟 Bourne Plaice, and
🐟 The Village Fryer, Huddersfield!

We'd also like to welcome back a couple of returning members:
🍟 The crossings fish and chips, and
🐟 The Frying Squad Bangor

To find out more about the benefits of becoming a Member of the NFFF, please visit: https://www.nfff.co.uk/

02/11/2026

🏆🐟🍟 ONE DAY TO GO! 🍟🐟🏆

Time is running out! There's just ONE DAY left to enter the Menu Innovation Award at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027!

Have you created a new dish that's got customers talking? From innovative seafood options and healthier choices to creative meal combinations and alternative proteins, now's your chance to shine!

Show the industry what makes your menu stand out and put your business in the spotlight.

⏰ Entries close tomorrow, 3 November 2026
👉 Enter now: https://thefishandchipawards.com/

Don't miss out!

01/11/2026

After this week’s budget here is our view on what happened. We may not have got what we hoped but we are on the agenda.

I purposely let the dust settle to give my full reaction to the budget. Why? Because I wanted to dwell on what was announced and, more […]

30/10/2026

Independent fish and chip businesses matter to high streets, communities and British food culture.

At the NFFF, we work to make sure the people behind them have support, representation and a voice.

https://www.nfff.co.uk/