The Little Fishy, a mobile fish and chip business based in North Shields, has been named on a three-strong shortlist for the Mobile Operator of the Year title at the 2027 National Fish and Chip Awards.
The award, organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), is widely regarded as the Oscars of the fish and chip industry. The Little Fishy will compete against The Cod's Scallops on Tour from Nottingham and Penrith's The Chippie Van.
Recognition for the North East
If The Little Fishy takes home the trophy, it will remain in the region, having been won by Northumberland-based Frosty's this year. The business has built a strong reputation, with customers leaving five-star reviews and some declaring they serve "the best ever fish and chips."
The food truck caters for birthday parties, work dos and weddings across the North East. One recent customer, who booked The Little Fishy for their daughter's wedding, awarded a score of 5/5 on Google and wrote: "Wow!! Amazing fish & chips. Selection of food was excellent and great portion sizes. So many guests commented how good it was. Highly recommend."
Praise from the NFFF
Andrew Crook, president of the NFFF, commended all three finalists, saying: "Running a mobile fish and chip business is a completely different environment to working in a fixed shop. These operators are often working at a faster pace, in unfamiliar locations and with limited space and supplies, so they must be agile, adaptable and ready to respond to whatever comes their way. Yet, despite the challenges, they still must be able to deliver fantastic fish and chips, cooked fresh and served on demand."
He added: "That is what makes reaching this stage of the competition such an achievement. Our final three have demonstrated not only a commitment to quality, but also the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit needed to make a success of a business that is constantly on the move."
