A PUDSEY chippy which was named in the top 10 for Takeaway of the Year missed out on the top prize at a prestigious national ceremony.

The Bearded Sailor, based in Robin Lane, attended the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 at the Park Plaza on Westminster Bridge on Tuesday night.

The gong, hosted by The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), was judged by an anonymous panel of industry experts.

Whiteheads (Hornsea) came out on top followed by Fish Kitchen 1854 (Maesycwmmer) and The Fish Works (Largs).

A post on The Bearded Sailor Facebook page read: "Congratulations to Whiteheads in Hornsea for being crowned the number 1 Fish and Chip shop in the UK. 

"We are over the moon to have been judged into the top 10 UK Fish and Chip shops. 

"Thank you to all of our amazing customers who have supported us throughout the whole awards process.

"Thank you for all of your comments and words of encouragement.

"Thank you to @nfff_uk for doing such an amazing job with the awards.

"The whole process from August 2022 to March 2023 has been an amazing learning experience. Our shop is only going to get better."