Brockley’s Rock in Brockley has made the shortlist for the prestigious Takeaway of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025.

As one of just 40 fish and chip shops across the UK to make the cut, Brockley’s Rock is in the running to be crowned the best takeaway in the country, showcasing its commitment to quality, customer service, and sustainability.

Brockley’s Rock, locate on 317 Brockley Road, is a local favourite, as its long been known for serving up fresh, sustainably sourced fish alongside delicious chips.

Organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 are known as the ultimate competition for fish and chip shops, putting contenders through rigorous tests.

Each of the shortlisted shops, including Brockley’s Rock, has been evaluated on industry awareness, product knowledge, environmental best practices, customer service, and more.

Brockley’s Rock will now face further rounds of assessment as the competition is narrowed down from 40 to 20, and then to a final 10.

Other popular locations shortlisted include Stones Fish and Chips in Acton, Newington Fish Bar in Ramsgate, Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co., in Oxford, and many more.

The winner will be announced at a special ceremony on February 26 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.

President of the NFFF, Andrew Crook, said: “Fish and chips is such an iconic British staple, and it takes huge amounts of skill and hard work to not only perfect the dish and other menu offerings but to also overcome challenges and sustain the business while keeping employees motivated and fulfilled.

“There’s a lot to it and each awards season we see greater depths of talent, expertise and business acumen and this trend has continued this year, too.

“Takeaway of the Year is the big one, so it goes without saying that the journey it takes contenders on is very intense.

“At each stage learnings and recommendations are provided to encourage the hopefuls to keep pushing forward and that’s why the National Fish & Chip Awards is seen as the competition for chip shop owners that want the additional steer to become better than they were before.

“We’re off to a brilliant start and we’re excited for the next rounds and to honour these deserving people.”