Time and Plaice Fish and Chip Shop wins Dartford Business Award 2024

Time and Plaice Dartford – a popular fish and chip shop – received an award for the Best Owner-Managed Business in the category of Hospitality Sector at the Dartford Business Awards run by Dartford Council.

The business was one of seven that won the award, judged based on three sectors – hospitality, service and retail.

The shop received an award for the Best Owner-Managed Business in the category of Hospitality Sector at the Dartford Business Awards. (Image: Simon Hildrew/Dartford Borough Council) The business serves traditional British fare ranging from pie and mash to battered fish and burgers, as well as healthier options like omelettes and salads, with prices starting at £7.99 for pie and mash, £10 for fish and chips, £5.95 for burgers and £6.95 for omelettes.

The business has garnered a 4.1-star rating on Google based on 459 reviews, with reviewer Matthew Strathearn describing the business as “the best chip shop in town” on account of the “friendly staff” and “welcoming” atmosphere.

Another reviewer, Milan Urope, praised the restaurant for its “crispy” cod along with the diverse mix of other dishes like curry, with “reasonable prices”.

Reviewer Ashish Paudel also gave the business high praise, commenting on the “awesome” staff and “nice and cosy” ambience.

This year the award ceremony was attended by 450 guests at Bluewater’s Grand Marquee, with 36 winners named across 9 categories

This year the award ceremony was attended by 450 guests at Bluewater’s Grand Marquee. (Image: Simon Hildrew/Dartford Borough Council) This year Dartford Council saw an “unprecedented” number of entries, with over 50 businesses applying, which was double the number from the previous year.

This year the awards received “strong backing” from a number of sponsors, allowing Dartford Borough Council to “bring the 2024 awards to life.”

“Strong backing” from a number of sponsors allowed Dartford Borough Council to “bring the 2024 awards to life.” (Image: Simon Hildrew/Dartford Borough Council) A spokesperson from Dartford Borough Council said, “With the 2024 awards being our biggest year yet, it really goes to show how much our business community is growing and thriving.

“It’s important to highlight all the hard work that goes into making our borough as great as it is, and I’m delighted to hear that everyone enjoyed the evening as much as I did.”