Guardian Best of 2024 top 11 fish and chip places revealed

What makes a good serving of fish and chips?

Is it the crispy batter surrounding the flaky fish teamed with perfectly cooked chips?

Do you add mushy peas or gravy or curry sauce?

Do they taste better when you eat them out of yesterday’s newspapers?

So far in our Best of 2024 competition, we’ve given out six awards in Mid Cheshire:

Best for Hair – Fox Hairdressing

Best for Pies – JD’s Café

Best for Nails – Blue Beauty Cheshire

Best for Roast Dinner – The Bowling Green

Best for Cocktails – The Grape and Bean

Best for Breakfast – Zaza Café Bar

This week, it’s fish and chips and now we need your help to choose the winner from our ten shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Fish and Chips shortlists post on our Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich, and Knutsford Facebook and X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, June 6 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, June 9 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 11 BEST FOR FISH AND CHIPS FINALISTS:

Antrobus Arms

Antrobus Arms, Warrington Road, Antrobus

The fish and chips from here is a best seller, especially on a Friday when it’s £10!

For more details go to facebook.com/TheAntrobus

Hooked on the Heath

Hooked on the Heath, Northwich Road, Knutsford

One nomination said: “Beautiful fresh fish and chips every time!”

For more details go to facebook.com/hookedchipshop

The Corner Fish and Chip Shop

The Corner Fish and Chip Shop, Princess Street, Winsford

Recommendations say this is “excellent quality food and good service” and “highly recommended”.

This fish and chip shop won last year’s award – can they make it two in a row?

For more details go to facebook.com/cornerfishandchipshop

The Codfather

The Codfather, Manchester Road, Northwich

This popular place suffered a fire last month but is working hard to reopen the shop as soon as possible.

There were lots of nominations from customers saying they miss their weekly serving of fish and chips.

For more details go to facebook.com/CodfatherNorthwich

Theo's

Theo’s, Northwich Road, Weaverham

One happy customer said: “This has always been my favourite place to get fish and chips.

“Top drawer!”

For more details go to facebook.com/theos.weaverham.9

The Kings Lock

The Kings Lock Fish and Chips, Booth Lane, Middlewich

One review on their Facebook page said: “It’s the best chip shop and I’m 77 years old!”

Another happy customer said: “No chippy comes close and never will.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Kings-Lock-Fish-Chips-100054360829210

The Cod's Pollocks

The Cod’s Pollocks, Chester Road, Northwich

Reviews for this popular place say “the food is amazing” and “it’s the best ever”.

One nomination said: “The Cod’s Pollocks is brilliant and they cater for big or small appetites.”

For more details go to facebook.com/The-English-chip-shop-The-Cods-pollocks-233225687049987

Lucky Pete's

Lucky Pete’s, Winnington Lane, Winnington

You can find Lucky Petes' in Winnington and they've been serving battered goods here since 1984.

A reviewer said: “One million per cent, can't eat fish and chips from anywhere else.”

Another added: “I love the chips, peas and gravy from there.”

For more details go to lucky-petes.edan.io

Central Chippy

Central Chippy, Central Road, Rudheath

One nomination simply said this place “is the best” so it was a must for our shortlist.

Another liked that the fish and chips are served in a box and are always piping hot.

For more details go to facebook.com/CentralChippyRudheath

Over Square Chippy

Over Square Chippy, Over Square, Winsford

This family-run chippy in the heart of Winsford offers authentic and traditional fish and chips.

They’ve been a popular part of the community for the past two decades.

For more details go to winsfordfishandchips.co.uk

Charlie's of Mobberley (Image: supplied)

Charlie's of Mobberley, Town Lane, Mobberley

One happy customer said: “The best chips around and the freshest fish! 

“And the batter is so crispy.”

For more details go to facebook.com/CharliesFishandChipsMobberely