Takeaway crowned Worcester News' Best Chip Shop 2021

With more than 1,000 votes Hooked Fish & Chips has been crowned Worcester News Best Chip Shop 2021.

Louka Nicodemou, who runs the Broadway Grove take away with fiancee Lia, said staff were "overwhelmed" and "over the moon" when they were told they had won.

"It is great news, we are really happy," he said.

"We have only been here less than a year, the community has really welcomed us with open arms.

"It is great to have been supported by the community, we just want to say thank you to everyone."

Those who picked the city fish and chip shop from the finalists left comments including that it was "simply the best", and it had "great food, great staff".

Asked why he thought people had chosen them Mr Nicodemou said: "I think it is because we have a very wide menu.

"We have got flame grilled burgers, kebabs and family feasts.

"As well as that we have got traditional fish and chips. Fish is our main product, so we try to perfect that.

"We get the best quality, most expensive of everything. We don't do anything half hearted.

"Every minor detail is thought of, including the way we pack our food. We try to avoid using plastic bags for the environment, to prevent the food going soggy - something others don't think of.

WINNER: Hooked Fish & Chips owners Louka and Lia

"We are confident in ourselves and our product, but we are overwhelmed how quickly people have taken to us.

"When we were a named a finalist people came in to try us out because of that, so we hope to see even more people now gives us a go."

Second place in the competition was Newtown Fryer in Ronkswood Hill, and third was Lyppards Fryer in Ankerage Green.

The other finalists, shortlisted after more than 600 nominations from readers, were The Crispy Cod in Pinkett Street, St Johns Fish Bar in Lambert Road, Donnellys Fish and Chips in Bromwich Road, Malko’s Fish Bar in Lichfield Avenue, Rainbow Hill Chippy in Astwood Road and The Golden Gourmet in Upper Tything.