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County Durham Chippy 'Best in Town' Crowned Champion at National Fish and Chip Awards
Hirds Family Fisheries earned a top 50 spot after secret judging on food quality, cleanliness, and sustainability, achieving a 4.8/5 rating on Tripadvisor from 81 reviews.
- This year, Hirds Family Fisheries in Halifax was named one of the UK’s best 50 takeaways at the Fry Awards 2026, holding a 4.8/5 Tripadvisor rating and located at 163 Backhold Lane, Siddal, Halifax, HX3 9DL.
- In a highly selective process this year, mystery diners assessed takeaways needing a 97% pass mark; Hirds' win was driven by MSC Icelandic haddock, Lincolnshire potatoes, and sourcing within a 5-mile radius.
- Fry Awards organisers noted, `Only the operators with the highest scores earn an award, making it a much sought-after accolade,` and Reece Head, competition organiser, congratulated this year’s winners while Hirds cited daily use of double-filtered sustainable vegetable oil.
- Despite industry pressures like higher wage costs, rising energy bills and pressure on fish prices, operators in the sector show that the takeaway remains nutritious, great value and stronger than ever.
- In its 14th year, the Fry Awards impressed judges with entrant quality and list winners across the UK, from Cumbria to South Wales, on the Fry Magazine website.
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