A young fish frier in Chester has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year award.
James Ellams, who works at Chester’s Fish & Chips @ Weston Grove, was among 12 competitors who had impressed the judges through their submitted entries and short videos. The group was reduced to eight following a video call to the entrants’ place of work. The remaining competitors will now be visited for several hours by the judges to assess their frying skills.
Drywite Ltd. sponsors the awards, which are said to be the most competitive in the fish and chips business. It’s managing director, Kelvin Lee, said the company was:
“…pleased to be running the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year competition again in 2025. We always find the calibre of young talent coming through the industry amazing, and these eight semi-finalists shortlisted this year have the potential to really drive their fish frying careers forward in the future.”
He added that it will be great for Drywhite to become a part of a talented young frier’s career development when he presents the Malcolm Lee Trophy to the winner at the Fish & Chip Awards, which will take place on February 6 next year in London.
Fish & Chips @ Weston Grove is just one of Chester’s many fine eating establishments. If you’re more interested in finding accommodation at the moment, though, you can find shared student housing in Chester with bills included in the rent.
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