Fish and chip shops around Norfolk have had a busy year with many winning awards and gaining national recognition among the best in the country.

Here are five fish and chip shops from Hunstanton, Norwich, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer that have received national praise in 2023.

Dereham Times: Henry's of Hunstanton has been named as winner in the Good Food AwardsHenry's of Hunstanton has been named as winner in the Good Food Awards (Image: Henry's of Hunstanton)

1. Henry's of Hunstanton

Where: The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH

The Hunstanton chip shop was named as a finalist in the restaurant category at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023. 

Henry's was named as third-best in the country in March after opening in July 2019.

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Dereham Times: French's was voted as one of 40 for the Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year 2024 awardsFrench's was voted as one of 40 for the Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year 2024 awards (Image: Archant)

2. French's in Wells-next-the-Sea

Where: 10 The Quayside, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AH

The popular seafront shop French's was one of 40 takeaways listed in the Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year 2024 awards.

The family-owned business in Wells-next-the-Sea was also included in Fry Magazine's top 50 fish and chip shops in the UK.

Dereham Times: Chish and Fips was recognised in the Good Food Awards 2024Chish and Fips was recognised in the Good Food Awards 2024 (Image: Chish and Fips)

3. Chish and Fips in Norwich

Where: 53 Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HR

Recognised for its quality, service and value, Chish and Fips was awarded the highly revered gold seal award in the Good Food Awards 2024.

The chippy in Angel Road has won a Good Food Award six years in a row and is currently offering battered pigs in blankets over Christmas.

Dereham Times: Eric's Fish and Chips in Hunstanton reached the finals for the Restaurant of the Year prize at the National Fish and Chip AwardsEric's Fish and Chips in Hunstanton reached the finals for the Restaurant of the Year prize at the National Fish and Chip Awards (Image: Archant)

4. Eric's Fish and Chips in Hunstanton

Where: Drove Orchards, Thornham Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6LS

Another Hunstanton favourite, Eric's Fish and Chips reached the final round of the National Fish and Chip Awards last month.

It is one of five left in the running for the Restaurant of the Year prize and the winner will be announced in February.

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Dereham Times: No1 Cromer was rated among the best in JuneNo1 Cromer was rated among the best in June (Image: No1 Cromer)

5. No1 Cromer

Where: 1 New Street, Cromer, NR27 9HP

The 'posh' chip shop run by Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston was included in a list of the best in the country by the BBC Good Food.

It was praised for its twists on the takeaway classic including a king prawn Goan curry as well as soy and ginger-marinated whitebait with aioli dip.