The two Greater Manchester chippies that could be the best in the country

Two Greater Manchester takeaways have been shortlisted among the 40 best chippies in the UK.

Chips @ No. 8 in Prestwich and Town Street Fryer in Marple Bridge, Stockport, have been named among the finalists in the Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year 2024, the annual awards run by the National Federation of Fish Friers.

The competition has been announcing the best chippy in the country for more than 30 years, and it’s regarded as the most prestigious accolade in the world of fish frying. It recognises and rewards the people and businesses who provide customers with the best fish and chips across the UK, both in terms of food and service.

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Andrew Crook, President at the National Federation of Fish Friers, organiser of the awards, said: “The calibre of entries for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 have been nothing short of fantastic and we are proud of all the eateries that clearly put in huge amounts of effort to be considered for the accolade.

“Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year is a notoriously difficult category to stand out in, but the panel of experts had many tough decisions to make. However, we’ve selected an exceptional shortlist that showcases the unwavering passion, dedication and excitement that the fish and chip industry brings to British culture.”

Earlier this year, the beloved Chips @ No.8 was named amongst the UK's best for a third year running in the 2023 Fry Magazine Awards. It also made it into the final 20 of last year's Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year Awards. Billed a 'traditional English chippy', it is