Chippies on title shortlist
Wednesday 23rd September 2009, 7:57AM BST.
Two Shropshire fish and chip shops have proved they are among the best in the country after being short-listed for a prestigious title.
Ray’s Fish Bar in Shrewsbury and Riverside Fish and Chips in Bridgnorth are among five in Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire shortlisted for the next round of the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year competition 2009.
Bosses of the takeaways today spoke of their delight at being nominated in the competition.
Ray Mustafa, proprietor of Ray’s Fish Bar, said: “It’s absolutely amazing. There’s that many shops involved that you don’t think you have a chance but we’re obviously doing something right.”
The 38-year-old has been running the fish bar for 10 years.
The other three in the region to go through to the next round are Alfie Grimshaw in Kenilworth, Good Frydays in Bristol and Our Plaice Ltd in Kidderminster.
The highest scoring shops will be whittled down to 19 area winners in October.
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I use the Riverside in Bridgnorth and have to say the pludits are all well deserved! The chips are definately the best served in Bridgnorth and the fish – beautiful, well done!
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Zach’s Plaice in Newport deserves a mention in dispatches. He has been there for 25 years and does an excellent job. His fish is always perfectly cooked, his staff are friendly and his chips are excellent.
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I always thought the Dawley chippy was the best in the world, until I moved to Shrewsbury and now Ray’s is my local – I’m converted.
Well done Ray & the team, it’s very well deserved. Quite easily the best fish & chip shop in the whole world! And they do gluten free batter which is perfect for me. Well done!
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