A fish and chip establishment based in north London has secured a place on the shortlist for a prestigious industry accolade.
Forty businesses are competing for the 2027 National Fish & Chip Awards, which are organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers.
Skipjacks in Harrow is among three London venues that caught the attention of judges with their online submission.
Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips, situated in Bow, and Fish!
Kitchen in Southwark will also progress to the next stage.
The three establishments will now undergo an extensive assessment covering product quality, hygiene standards, environmental and operational sustainability, customer service standards, and industry expertise.
The field will eventually be narrowed to twenty competitors advancing to the semi-final stage.
Skipjacks operates as a family-owned fish and chip shop and seafood restaurant situated on Streatfield Road in the area between Kenton and Queensbury.
The business was established in 1969 and maintains both a dining-in facility and a takeaway service.
Its menu features fried or grilled preparations of cod, haddock, plaice, skate, calamari, scampi, whitebait, seabass, and sardines, with Matzo-cooked alternatives also available.
The establishment holds a 4.1 rating on Tripadvisor.
A recent reviewer commented that the food was freshly prepared, noting the wait was worthwhile and that staff were courteous and welcoming.
The customer described the venue as a traditional family business where fish is filleted on-site each day, a practice the reviewer characterised as increasingly uncommon.
Andrew Crook, who serves as president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, remarked that the thirty-ninth edition of the awards showcased considerable skill, dedication, and professional excellence among the nominees.
He observed that standards among takeaway establishments continue to elevate, with the forty shortlisted venues demonstrating this ongoing improvement.
The final ten contenders will be announced in approximately two months.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 24 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, where the overall winner will be revealed alongside recipients of the newcomer of the year and restaurant of the year categories.