Outstanding Achievement

Paul Williams at KFE receives Outstanding Achievement award

Paul Williams, chairman at frying range manufacturer KFE was awarded with the Outstanding Achievement honour at the National Fish & Chip Awards, one of the most prestigious prizes received by the sector’s greatest ambassadors.

The award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and passion for the industry, consistently setting the bar high for exemplary standards and making contributions that further success within the fish and chip sector. This may be through leadership, groundbreaking practices, developing sustainability programmes and training opportunities.

Paul has been at the helm of KFE for nearly 30 years and has seen the fish and chip industry evolving through many highs and challenges. Thanks to his expertise and noteworthy efforts to take the business to the top of its game, Paul can now add the Outstanding Achievement award to the trophy cabinet. He says of the recognition: “I’ve been in the industry a long time and you’re not in it for the awards; you’re in it for the love of the sector and the people you work with. I saw the previous list of winners and it’s an honour to be named among them.”

Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), which brings the awards ceremony to life, comments: “The Outstanding Achievement award is a way of recognising those who have truly shaped the future of the fish and chip industry. Paul is held in high regard for his commitment to making sure fish and chip shops and restaurants can access the vast knowledge he and his team have. The business’ incredible training programme and state-of-the-art frying equipment ensure that chippies throughout the UK and beyond are delivering quality in every bite.