07/01/2026
Davids Fish and Chips is named one of the UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways.
Davids Fish and Chips in Brixham, Devon has been named as one of the UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip
Takeaways 2026 - the only chippy in Torbay to make the prestigious list.
It follows two rounds of mystery dining visits by leading trade publication Fry Magazine in which
judges meticulously inspected aspects including food quality, premises cleanliness, staff expertise,
value for money, ease of ordering, and social media presence.
With the pass mark set high at 97%, Davids Fish and Chips scored an impressive 97.5% with the
mystery diner particularly praising the freshly cooked to order food, friendly staff, and a bright and
clean exterior to the shop.“The exterior and interior were clean and tidy, there is a 5 star rating on
the FSA website for hygiene, and a warm and friendly welcome was given on entering the
premises.”
Scott and Mark said: “What an honour it is to make the 50 Best takeaways again, even though we
enter every year, for the last four years we have not won it, especially as each year we were so close
to winning with scores like 95% and 96% we were literally just slightly off the mark, due to things
like not answering the phone quick enough”.
Commenting on their success, Reece Head, competition organiser, says: “Congratulations to Davids
Fish and Chips. Over the past 12 months, they have faced significant challenges, including higher
wage costs, rising energy bills and exceptional pressure on fish prices. Despite this, they have
maintained consistently high standards, supported and motivated their teams, and kept customers
informed as changes were needed. That commitment was evident to our mystery judges and is what
secured them a place among the UK’s leading fish and chip shops. An exceptionally high pass mark
of 97% was set this year, demonstrating the consistently high shop standards in place.
“Their success proves that our nation’s favourite takeaway remains nutritious, great value and
stronger than ever.”
“Starting the year as award winners is a fantastic way for fish and chip shops to kick off 2026,
setting the tone for a successful year ahead.”
Fry Magazine’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways is in its 14th year and sponsors include Frymax,
Seafood from Norway, Pukka, KFE, The NFFF, McWhinney’s Sausages, BD Signs & BDigital,
Superior Frying Fat, VA Whitley, Henry Colbeck, Sarson’s, Central Foods, Hopkins and Kerry.
