Whitley Bay fish and chip shop shortlisted for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024

Pantrini’s, on Marine Avenue in Whitley Bay, has been shortlisted in a category at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024.

Representing Tyne & Wear in the ‘Field to Frier’ category, the North Tyneside businesses is one of 10 fish and chip shops across Scotland, England and Wales that are up for the award.

To be shortlisted for the category, fish and chip shops have had to demonstrate their knowledge of potatoes, along with the care and preparation required to deliver high-quality chips.

Andrew Crook, president at the National Federation of Fish Friers, organiser of the awards, has highlighted how difficult it is to perfect the cooking of chips.

He said: “We can all relate to the joyous moment of taking that first bite of a chip fresh from the frier.

“The amount of skill it takes to get the perfect balance of textures, uniform colour and moreish flavour shouldn’t be underestimated.

“The Field to Frier award is a fantastic opportunity for us to congratulate businesses for being at the top of their game.

“Many of the applications came in following the annual Isle of Ely Open Day where attendees learn so much about how to choose, store and fry potatoes so we’re thrilled to see so many shortlisted from across the country.”

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Following the nomination, Pantrini’s will now undergo further judging rounds in the coming months as judges look to cut down the shortlist to five and then a final three.

The category winner will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, in London, on February 28, 2024.