A COLCHESTER fish and chip shop has been named as a finalist in a national takeaway of the year competition.

Henley’s of Wivenhoe is the only Colchester-based takeaway to be nominated as a finalist in the Top 20 Takeaway of the Year, in the National Fish and Chip Awards.

The family-run chippy is one of 20 finalists selected following an extensive judging process of the top 40 fish and chip takeaways, which were announced last month.

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The winner will be announced at The National Fish and Chip Awards, hosted by The National Federation of Fish Friers, on February 28, 2023 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

Andrew Crook, president at the awards, said: “We received such a high standard of applications this year, for this category in particular, making it a very difficult yet rewarding judging process.

“The top 20 really demonstrate a strong commitment to the fish and chip industry and to the British public, so we’re thrilled to see so many shortlisted from across the country.

“Congratulations to everyone involved, this is a massive achievement in itself.”