The 2026 Scottish Fish & Chip Awards

In association with

Gala Final In Glasgow, 2026

The Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central

Welcome to the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards, the largest trade event in Scotland’s fish and chips industry!

The top-voted companies in each category will be invited to our prestigious Gala Final. Once shortlisted, our independent judging panel will carefully review each submission, scoring them based on specific criteria.

Entry to the awards is completely free, and we provide all the voting materials you need to promote your participation. All it takes is your passion to succeed, and you could be on your way to becoming a finalist.

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Award Categories

Recognises outstanding new fish & chip businesses making a strong first impression.

Awarded for the best traditional fish tea experience with quality and value.

Celebrates family-run shops showing heritage, teamwork and consistency.

For restaurants offering an exceptional sit-in fish & chips experience.

Honours the fryer demonstrating top skill, technique and product quality.

Rewards creative, effective and engaging social media presence.

For mobile vans delivering great fish & chips on the move.

Acknowledges excellence in pizza quality, creativity and consistency.

Celebrates teams that work together to deliver exceptional service.

Recognises excellence in equipment fitting, design and installation.

For fish & chip shops offering a standout coastal dining experience.

Rewards innovation in food, technology or service within the industry.

Awarded to the top fish supper in the Ayrshire region.

For the best-quality fish supper in the East region.

Celebrates Central region’s leading fish supper shop.

Honours Northern Scotland’s standout fish supper.

Recognises the top fish supper in the West region.

The best overall chip shop in Ayrshire.

East region’s top-performing chip shop.

Central Scotland’s leading chip shop.

Honours the best chip shop in the North region.

Celebrates the top chip shop in the West region.

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Businesses Love Our Awards…

Trattoria Roma

Johnstone

‘We’ve been involved in Paramount’s Events for 10 years. It’s a great night out, great for the business, and keeps us very busy.’

McGoldricks Sportsbar

Rutherglen

‘Staff morale has been great. Business has been exceptional since we won the awards.’

La Lanterna

Glasgow

‘It’s been a really beneficial tool for our business. The staff are all involved as well and they all give their best.’

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Official Partners

 

The 2026 Scottish Fish & Chip Awards is brought to you by Paramount Events, Scotland’s leading events company. Our team has over 10 years experience in creating high-quality events, like Scotland’s legendary Italian Awards and Entertainment Awards, each with hundreds of participants and winners.

For sponsorship and advertising opportunities contact Mitchell on 07726 379 970 or email mitchell@paramountcreative.co.uk

Contact Caitlin for any questions or information on this year’s competition at 0142 280 0432 or events@paramountcreative.co.uk.

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