A fish and chip shop in East Lancashire has been shortlisted for the Takeaway of the Year Award at the National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2025.

The awards have named the 20 chippies which are getting closer to being named Takeaway of the Year after wowing the panel of fish and chip experts who have been poring over the takeaways with a fine-tooth comb.

The National Fish and Chip Shop Awards said: “The business owners have shown excellence in the areas of industry and product expertise, environmental and sustainable business methods, employer accountability, and of course providing the tastiest high-quality food, to name a few of the judging criteria.”

It describes this category as “the toughest of them all” plus there will be another round of in-depth reviews to come which will see the official judges eliminating 10 more of the competitors.

Lancashire chippy shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year award

Westend Fish and Chips in Oswaldtwistle has been shortlisted for the Takeaway of the Year award.

You can find out more about the awards via the National Fish and Chip Shop Awards website.

Westend Fish and Chips is now the only Lancashire chippy to feature in the shortlist but it did stand alongside Farington Chippy in Leyland before the latest elimination down from 40 establishments to 20.

Customers have shared their experiences on Google Reviews where the fish and chip shop has received a 4.5-star rating at the time of writing.

One visitor said: “Best fish and chip shop in lancashire by far food is fantastic and pleasant staff workng hard to provide 5* food”.

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Another commented: “Lovely battered fish, cooked fresh as you order, friendly polite staff.”

A third shared: “Great fish & chips with amazing desert offerings including ice creams.

“Dining in is in a restricted area. Staff helpful and friendly. Recommended!”

Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), which organises the awards, explains the reasons for the gruelling process: “The National Fish & Chip Awards inspects entrants’ businesses to such an intricate level as there is a duty of care to ensure industry standards and practices are upheld to the highest degree.

“The ultimate goal is to produce fish and chips that customers want to eat time and time again but doing so sustainably for the environment and business longevity.

“Our 20 shortlisted chippies are showing their mettle, and we hope they are feeling proud to have made it this far and we are thrilled to be part of their growth experience.’’

The National Fish & Chip Awards will announce the Takeaway of the Year winner on February 26, 2025, at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.