Fish City in Belfast has been named as the best fish and chip restaurant in Northern Ireland.
The news comes as the Top 5 finalists in the UK wide competition were announced today including restaurants from Dorset, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear.
The Ann Street sit-in restaurant is hoping to nab the top spot at the 2020 National Fish and Chip Awards in London on 23 January which is organised by Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry.
The National Fish & Chip Awards recognise outstanding restaurants across the UK that are serving "incredible fish and chips and providing excellent customer service."
Shortlisted businesses will have gone above and beyond during the judging process to secure their place in this final stage of the competition.
But it’s not just about food quality; there are a wide variety of additional judging factors that make them great, including:
- Excellence in the responsible sourcing of sustainable key ingredients.
- Staff training and development policies and the provision of career opportunities for young people.
- Creation of innovative menu options for those with food allergies and special dietary requirements.
Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive at Seafish, said: “With party season now upon us, people around the UK will be gathering together to celebrate over fantastic food and drink. We can’t think of anywhere better to do it than in one of the best fish and chip restaurants in the UK.
“Fish and chips is the undisputed champion of iconic UK food, and these five businesses are offering the highest quality dining experience that money can buy. Huge congratulations to Fish City, make sure you secure yourself a table there over the festive season so you can try their fabulous food for yourself.
"With traditional Christmas Dinner clocking in at over 2,000 calories, fish and chips might even make a good shout for your office or work Christmas party!”
Award category sponsor Alan Pearce, Field Sales Manager at Goldensheaf, said that the five finalists show "true excellence in every way."
He said: “These five restaurants really do offer up a master class in how best to execute sit-in dining for fish and chips – showing true excellence in every way. It’s a pleasure to sponsor this award category, as you get to observe first-hand the hard work and commitment that each of the entrants shows. We’d like to offer our congratulations to each and every one of them and wish them all the best in their future business endeavours.”
The overall national winner will be announced at the National Fish & Chips Awards ceremony in London on January 23 2020.
For further information visit: www.fishisthedish.co.uk/win/national-fish-chip-awards .
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