York Takeaway Wins Britain's Best Fish & Chips

0:00It's February 26th, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Let's get into the latest UK headlines. A takeaway shop in New York has just been named Britain's best for fish and chips. The scrap box, run by brothers Ahmad and Gavin Deschi, to top honors in the takeaway of the year category at the National Fish and Chip Awards for. 2026. This marched the 38th year of the event, held last night at a hotel in Central London. Yorkshire shops led the pack with four nominations out of ten, more than any other region. Coming in second was the fish works in Largs, Scotland, while Shaw's fish and chips in Barnesley, South Yorkshire, grabbed third place. The awards cover 13 categories celebrating everything from young friars to sustainable practices. The brothers aged 36 and 33 called it the ultimate prize in their industry, like the Oscars for Chippies. Andrew Cook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friars, praised the tough competition and the winners' passion, saying it highlights both.

1:06Tradition and innovation in the sector. Judges use a strict process, starting with hundreds of entries judged on taste, quality, sustainability, service, and more. They narrowed it down through interviews, skills tests, and mystery visits to pick the champions across all categories. This win puts the scrap box on the map as a leader, inspiring chip shops nationwide to keep raising the bar on that classic British dish.