Oil Chef and T.Quality Ltd come together as exclusive supply partners in the UK Foodservice market. As the exclusive supply partner for OiLChef, T.Quality brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in distributing  within the foodservice market. This partnership will enable OiLChef to reach a wider customer base and provide them with its unique deep fryer accessories that help reduce waste, environmental impact, and operational costs. OiLChef is renowned for its range of deep fryer accessories that have been specifically designed to reduce waste, environmental impact, and costs asso ..read more

The Real Food Café in Tyndrum has announced the return of Gluten Free Fortnight on Thursday 11th April, putting the restaurant on the map for gluten-free dining experiences in the Central Belt and Highlands this spring. The event, which runs from 11th – 25th April in collaboration with Coeliac UK, Forth Valley Food and Drink and The Real Food Café aims to raise awareness of coeliac disease and the range of delicious gluten-free food and drink options for diners living with Coeliac disease and gluten sensitivities. Coeliac disease affects an estimated 1 in 100 individuals worldwide, with ma ..read more

Chesterford Group acquires iconic London chip shop The Chesterford Group is very excited to announce the acquisition of Toffs fish and chip restaurant in Muswell Hill!  TCG acquired the business from Kika and Costas Georgiou on 20th March. Kika and her son Christopher Operated the business following the sad passing of Kika's husband George back in 2020.    Kika, Christopher and their team did an incredible job after George passed which as you can imagine was an extremely difficult time for them. Christopher was a school teacher, with a business degree at the time of his Dads pa ..read more

Erling Braut Haaland will front Norwegian seafood all over the world   Erling Braut Haaland has entered into an agreement with the Norwegian Seafood Council. The football star thus becomes an ambassador for Norwegian seafood - via "Seafood from Norway" and "Godfisk". The Manchester City star has scored 54 goals in 58 appearances for the club, and 27 goals in 29 appearances fo rthe Norwegian national side, and is one ofthe most famous and wanted footballers on the planet! "Seafood has been part of my diet growing up. Norwegian seafood, which I consider to be the best in the world ..read more

By Austen Dack It's here! The eagerly awaited NFFF National Fish & Chip Awards speical Chippy Chat is out now. First we publish online followed by our printed edition which will be through your doors soon. To read our special awards issue click HERE. Over 34 pages we list every winner, runner up and crucially every sponsor of the awards. Without the financial help of the industry this event just simply wouldn't happen. The NFFF team spend most of the year putting this one day together. They work in their own time for FREE, often having to pay for extra staff in their own businesses. Congr ..read more

Network, learn and explore vegan cuisine at the KFE Open Day! By Tanya Henderson Sales Manager KFE Join us for our Open Day on Sunday 17th March where you can network with peers, learn new skills and discover the latest plant-based food trends.  Our School of Frying Excellence will host live demonstrations and presentations from our award-winning trainers, Gordon Hillan and Mark Petrou, as they share their expertise and tips to improve your skills and stay ahead in the industry. With veganism growing in popularity over recent years, we have an interactive and informative session showcasi ..read more

Three businesses hoping to scoop Supplier of the Year gong at National Fish and Chip Awards The National Fish and Chip Awards has named three businesses as finalists for its Supplier of the Year category, with the winner to be announced in a just a few weeks’ time. The award recognises suppliers that go the extra mile to provide quality produce and stand-out service to the fish and chip industry or organise events to help bring the industry closer together and was last year won by Henry Colbeck. These companies have helped make the fish and chip industry and its network what it is today. The ..read more

Entries open for British Pie Awards – Entrants from Fish & Chip Shops are especially welcomed for NFFF backed gong! Entries for the 16th British Pie Awards are still open. This annual celebration of Britain’s finest contribution to world cuisine takes place during British Pie Week, the first week in March (4-6 th ). Entries are being particularly encouraged from Fish & Chip Shops across the country into a special class for them being sponsored by the National Federation of Fish Friers. There are over 10,000 Fish and Chip Shops in the UK with most having at least one pie on offer on the ..read more

The Real Food Cafe Represents Scotland as Finalist in the UK’s ‘Great Sausage Roll Off’ Competition   The Real Food Cafe, Scotland’s iconic roadside café and current Field to Frier winners from the 2023 National Fish & Chip Awards, is thrilled to announce its participation in the annual nationwide Great Sausage Roll Off competition, taking place on Wednesday 7th February at The Red Lion pub in Barnes, London.   The Real Food Cafe is the only Scottish restaurant to have earned a place in the final of this nationwide competition. Going up against seventeen other finalists, Kat Dima ..read more

Last few tickets for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 available now! By Austen Dack With only a few weeks to go until the Oscars of the fish and chip industry, the 2024 National Fish & Chip Awards, the NFFF are now finalising the last details for this glittering occasion, one that no chip shop owner or supplier should miss. With some winners announcing up to 100% sales increase in their shops, it is your chance to find out what it takes to claim a trophy, and be there on the day itself. Attended by over 600 people from across the industry, not only will you meet some of the best shop ..read more