A DREGHORN chippy has earned award acclaim for offering one of the best fish suppers in Ayrshire.
Fish by Nico was in the running for the gong, alongside various others, at The Scottish Fish and Chip Awards earlier this week.
Despite being new to the scene, the North Ayrshire business earned a highly recommended award amongst some top competition.
It was one of only three shops to earn the nod - alongside Angelo's in Kilmarnock and Barrassie Chippy - with the overall winner crowned as The Principal Café in Galston.
The Scottish Fish and Chip Awards were launched three years ago due to frustration over UK organisations not giving enough recognition to the superb offerings, produce and people in the trade here.
Now regarded as one of the top awards in the industry, the honours are hotly contested and a high point of the year for traders.
Warren Paul, awards director and founder, moved to congratulate all who entrants and winners following the ceremony.
He said: “This event is really special to us and to all the entrants and winners, because it was set up for all the right reasons.
“We are incredibly lucky here in Scotland to have some of the most dedicated, passionate and talented people on the planet devoting their lives to serving up spectacular food every single time, and at a decent price too.
“I created the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards because no one was working to give these everyday heroes and heroines of the food world the platform and spotlight they deserve.
“So after all these years it’s wonderful to see how much a win or highly recommended nod means to them and the genuine impact it has on business for everyone recognised.
“Thanks to everyone involved in keeping fish and chips at the very heart of Scotland year after year – and congratulations to everyone who made the finalist list too, which is a big achievement in itself.”
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