Petrou Brothers from Chatteris has been revealed as the UK’s best chippy at the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year competition at a London ceremony. Mark and Pete Petrou, owners of Petrou Brothers, were presented with the award by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott,at the grand final of the competition organised by industry body Seafish.

 

The brothers beat nine other UK finalists to win the competition, now in its 19th year. Like previous champions they can now expect overnight fame and a tremendous boost to business as their shop becomes a magnet for fish and chip lovers from all over the world.

 

Following three strict rounds of judging, Mark and Pete presented to a panel of 16 industry judges, including Heinz Head Development Chef, Gary Barnshaw and renowned food writer, Tom Parker Bowles.

 

After hours of deliberation, the judges chose the brothers as winners due to their passion and enthusiasm as well as their first class produce, sustainable practices and innovative ideas for the future.

 

Mark and Pete took over the 25 year-old business from their parents around 15 years ago. The take-away on West Park Street,Chatteris, sold its one millionth portion of fish and chips in 2006.

The shop serves a variety of fish to customers including hake, pollack, hoki and coley.