Field to Frier

Aberdeenshire business is the chip leader at the National Fish & Chip Awards

Redcloak Fish Bar in Stonehaven have been as the nation’s best for chips, with the business scooping the sought-after Field to Frier title.

This highly desired recognition for Redcloak Fish Bar comes after months of assessments and interviews for the finalists, which also included Taylors in Stockport, Greater Manchester and Newington Fish Bar in Ramsgate, Kent. All three showed that they excel in potato variety knowledge, sourcing the best quality ingredients and preparing them with exceptional skill to ensure chippy meal perfection for every customer.

However, Redcloak Fish Bar became this year’s Field to Frier recipient for shining brightest in the key criteria of potato selection which is essential for a sublime chip. Its careful process of choosing quality potatoes, combined with innovative frying methods, and delicate balance of heat and timing, was standout for the panel of judges.

Speaking about earning the top honour is the owner Jamie Russo, who says: “We are incredibly honoured to win the Field to Frier award this year. We are extremely passionate about sourcing great quality potatoes to make our chips, and we are glad that the judges acknowledged that.

“We are grateful to have a fantastic potato merchant, Jon at WM Fraser who always ensures we have the best quality potatoes so a huge thanks has to go to him and the team! It is a massive testament to the hard work from all the team and the support from our fantastic customers, without which we couldn’t do what we do!”

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