A fish and chip shop on Anglesey has been named a finalist in the Takeaway of the Year category at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025.

A shortlist of 40 chippies in line for the award were revealed back in October.

Those on the shortlist have spent the last few months tackling a range of high-pressure tasks, challenges and interviews.

Now the list has been trimmed down to 10 finalists who will now battle it out to be crowned the UK's best takeaway.

The finalists will undergo one last test - a mystery visit which will determine the Takeaway of the Year winner, which will be officially announced at the awards ceremony in London on February 26.

The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) president and awards organiser, Andrew Crook said: “It’s no secret that when you enter the National Fish & Chip Awards it’s not going to be an easy ride but it’s to ensure as an industry we keep pushing for absolute excellence as a minimum.

"Customers are at the forefront of what we do so it’s imperative that businesses are serving them to the best of their ability and that’s why we are validating the efforts of this exceptional group which has made it through to the Takeaway of the Year finals.”

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Last year's Takeaway of the Year award winner was Wales' very own Ship Deck, which is based in Caerphilly.

National Fish and Chip Awards 2025: Takeaway of the Year finalists

The 10 finalists in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 Takeaway of the Year category   are:

  • Kellaway’s Fish and Chips, Truro
  • Yarm Road Fish and Chips, Darlington
  • Angell’s Fisheries, Newark-on-Trent
  • The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet
  • Mister C’s, Selby
  • The Scrap Box, York
  • Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven
  • The Fish Works, Largs
  • Finney’s Fish and Chips, Benllech
  • Zero Plus Fish & Chips, Cardiff

Director & Founder of BDSigns & BDigital (one of the Takeaway of the Year award sponsors), Barry Dickman, added: “We’re excited to see who will take home the title of Takeaway of the Year!

"To all finalists, you’re already winners for making it this far, and you should be incredibly proud of your achievements."

Finney’s Fish and Chips among finalists for Takeaway of the Year award

Finney’s Fish and Chips, in Benllech, is among the 10 finalists vying for the Takeaway of the Year award.

This isn't the first time the Benllech-based chippy has been amongst the UK's best as part of the National Fish and Chip Awards.

In 2024, Finney's (Benllech) made the:

  • Top 10 in the Takeaway of the Year Award
  • Top 3 in the Field to Fryer Award

While is has been named among the best fish and chip takeaways in the UK by Fry Magazine.

Finney's has also received high praise from customers, boasting a 4 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 676 reviews.

One person, commenting on Tripadvisor, said: "The best fish and chips I have ever had.

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"The fact it was gluten free made it all the more remarkable. Incredible quality.

"We also had a gluten free battered sausage, gravy, and curry. Everything was the best we’ve ever had. Cannot recommend this place enough."

The National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 will take place on February 26 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.