Five chip and shops in Clydebank nominated for awards

The Scottish Fish and Chip Awards celebrate the hard-working individuals and teams who ensure Scotland's love for the traditional fry-up is kept alive and thriving.

Warren Paul, awards director and fish and chip expert, said: "It’s thrilling to reveal the hot contenders for the biggest awards in the business for the hard-working fryers, fishers and farmers of Scotland whose efforts produce this sensational cuisine.

"Fish and chips and the chip shop culture is ingrained deep within the Scots lifestyle.

"Fast, affordable, nutritious food from the best fish and chip shops is a tradition, a convenience and at times it can be a lifeline for struggling families.

"We are proud of the phenomenal food coming out of Scottish chip shops every single day and night, that’s why these awards exist – to showcase the best of the best and make sure you know there’s an elite spot just round the corner, wherever you are."

Warren Paul(Image: Supplied)

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A total of three fish and chip shops in Clydebank are in the running this year.

The categories the shops will be hoping to score in include: Best Fish Tea, Best Family Business, Best Fish Supper in the West, Best Pizza and Best Menu.

There is also a special Dazza’s Does It Fry award, recognising the more adventurous fryers across Scotland.

The Fish Fryer award will be decided by a live fry-off contest judged by guest judge Aldo Zilli.

Dazza and Warren(Image: Supplied)

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Warren said: "Every business or person listed as a finalist has already been recognised as one of the absolute best in our country – it’s a big achievement in itself given the sheer number of entrants and the high quality overall."

The judges will be visiting all finalists across Scotland before the grand final in November.

The Awards Gala Final will take place on November 10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in the city centre.

Warren and his son(Image: Supplied)

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Here is a list of the nominations in Clydebank.

Best Fish Tea

• McMonagle’s Fish & Chip Boat, Clydebank

Best Family Business

• McMonagle’s Fish & Chip Boat, Clydebank

Best Fish Supper in the West

• McMonagle’s Fish & Chip Boat, Clydebank
• Perfect Catch, Hardgate, Clydebank
• Roma Fish & Chips, Clydebank

Best Pizza

• Roma Fish & Chips, Clydebank

Dazza's 'Does It Fry'

• McMonagle’s Fish & Chip Boat, Clydebank

Best Menu

• Perfect Catch, Hardgate, Clydebank