One of Chester’s finest young fish friers has been named among the semi-finalists for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year title, part of the National Fish & Chip Awards.
It’s been a ‘reel-y’ good time so far for the eight young friers who have progressed from an initial National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) 12-person shortlist.
The eight semi-finalists in this category - all aged 18-25 and with a minimum of six months’ frying experience – who made a lasting impression on the judging panel following an in-depth test of their industry knowledge and frying skills are:
- Abigail Barker – Millers Fish & Chips in Haxby (near York), Yorkshire
- Kieran Bulpit – Linfords Traditional Fish & Chips in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire
- James Ellams - Fish & Chips @ Weston Grove in Chester, Cheshire
- Sebastian Harding Crook – Squires in Braunton, Devon
- Charlie James – Pier Point Fish & Chips in Torquay, Devon
- Scott Kendrew – Millers Fish & Chips in Haxby (near York), Yorkshire
- Charlie Knox – The Carron in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Glen Morrison – Garioch Fish Bar in Inverurie, Scotland
These competitors will next face a visit from judges to their shop lasting several hours, here they will be assessed on every aspect of their frying skills and ability as fish friers. The eventual winner will claim the coveted title from 2024’s winner Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar in Stonehaven, Scotland.
The National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 will take place on February 26 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
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