Harlees Fish and Chips makes the top 3 at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023.
The top 3 businesses were announced today for Multiple Operator at National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 with the winner set to be announced in February 2023.
After an extensive judging process completed by an anonymous panel of industry experts, the final three include:
- The Chesterford Group, Hertfordshire
- Harlees Fish & Chips, Dorset
- Bells Fish & Chips, Durham
The Best Multiple Operator category celebrates businesses which operate multiple fish and chips sites across the UK, and is sponsored by leading suppliers of poultry products to the foodservice and retail market, Meadow Vale Foods.
President of the NFFF, Andrew Crook, said: “Finding the best operators who have managed multiple sites during a difficult year for the industry is so important to highlight and celebrate their success. It’s amazing to see strong businesses thriving, and we’re looking forward to seeing them continue to grow in 2023!”
Harlees Fish and Chips, is a family business run by Richard & Lynda Long and daughter Kaylee Herbert, with Richard being the 3rd and Kaylee the 4th generation to go into the industry. The chain currently has eight sites across Dorset and Wiltshire, including an award winning restaurant in Westbury, Wiltshire (Top 10 restaurants, Fry Magazine).
The National Fish and Chip Awards are hosted by The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), on the 28th of February 2023 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
The National Fish and Chip Awards is the largest UK-wide event dedicated to raising standards across the industry whilst supporting fish and chip related businesses. For more than 30 years, the awards have celebrated the nation’s favourite dish, while championing the eclectic eateries that hold up this loved British tradition. The National Federation of Fish Friers will host the inaugural awards in February 2023.