A TAKEAWAY in Newton Abbot has been shortlisted in the 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards.

The 2026 search for the best in the business in the ‘Takeaway of the Year’ category has begun.

And Newton Abbot’s very own Emerald Fish Bar is among the forty businesses from across the UK to have been shortlisted.

The Hele Park takeaway is one of three Devon takeaways to make the list.

Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), which runs the awards, says things are already shaping up to be a standout year for the event.

‘We have received a wonderful collection of entries for Takeaway of the Year – it is the badge of honour that many in the industry strive for, and we are very excited to see new names on the list’, says Andrew.

‘This year we invited the public to encourage their favourite chippies to enter, and the campaign has proved successful as the judging panel can see hidden gems emerging at this early stage.

‘We are also delighted to see others giving it another go which shows a commitment to excellence by taking on board previous feedback and coming back in a stronger position.

‘It is going to be an unforgettable experience for the new top 40 takeaways, and we wish them all every success for what we believe is going to be an amazing display of skill, tradition and innovation’, added Andrew.

The next stage will see the 40 being halved for the semi-finals, with the top ten finalists being named later in the year.

The awards ceremony will take place in February 2026 to announce the new champion.

For more information about the awards, visit: www.thefishandchipawards.com