Fish & Seafood

Fish and Chip shop of the year competition 2000

Is your local Fish and Chip shop the 'catch' of 2000?

Calling all fish and chips lovers! It's time for another serving of the fantastically popular Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competition. Don't miss your chance to vote for the most prestigious fish and chip shop of 2000 when the competition launches on 17th July. Shops from all over the country are 'hotting up' in preparation for this renowned competition. It's all very simple, participating fish and chip shops will display a 'Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competition 2000' poster, and all you have to do is pick up an entry form and cast your vote! Remember you only have two weeks to vote, so get it wrapped by the 31st July! Only the crème de la crème will get through to the finals. Undercover 'mystery shoppers' and judges will be looking for an unbeatable experience - from to-die-for tasty fish and chips and an unrivalled friendly service, to an environment that is enjoyed by all the family - anything else will just slip through the net! Eight regional winners from around the UK will be announced in mid-October. We will see the regional finalists queuing up for a portion of glory at the grand final being held at London's Café Royal on 8th November. The overall winner will be awarded an impressive trophy by the celebrity food and drink guru Jilly Goolden. Being one of the 'big fish' in the food and drink business means Jilly knows what's hot and what's not when it comes to pairing Britain's favourite hot take-away with a top tipple. To tantalise those taste buds, Jilly has recommended everything from the traditional partner of tea to the more unusual combination of wine. "To choose the perfect white wine, you need to consider not just the fish itself, but the batter, the chips - and even the additional flavourings such as salt and vinegar. One is to choose a fresh, zingy light white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc to act like a squeeze of lemon. 10 July 2000

Winner 2000 Les's Fish Bar, Crewe Les Manning from Les's Fish Bar in Crewe receives trophy from fish & chip fanatic and TV personality Jilly Goolden for winning the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award 2000