LONDON CHIPPY MAKES ‘FISH-TORY’ WINNING INAUGURAL NATIONAL FISH & CHIP AWARD

London chippy makes ‘fish-tory’ winning inaugural National Fish & Chip Award. Brockley’s Rock in London has been honoured as the winner of the first-ever Community Engagement prize at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 for its outstanding efforts in giving back to its local area.

The all-new category was introduced to acknowledge the integral role fish and chip shops and restaurants play in neighbourhoods throughout the country and their ability to open doors of opportunity through compassionate contributions to support community causes.

After a detailed selection process comprising in-depth applications, interviews and assessments conducted by industry experts, Brockley’s Rock triumphed over the other finalists Pier Point in Torquay, Devon and Zero Plus Fish & Chips in Cardiff, Wales.

The southeast London chippy has been decorated with the prestigious Community Engagement winner title for its impressive commitment to community service, charitable actions and connecting people of all generations together.

It has been making a fantastic positive difference, with owner Kyriacos Karoulla identifying a significant problem with wasteland which was affecting the local vicinity. He took the lead and collaborated with other neighbourhood businesses, delivered a solution which transformed the area into a clean, safe, and better community environment for all.

Kyriacos who received the award from TV presenter Matt Baker at the ceremony, says:

“What an honour to have Brockley’s Rock win the award for community engagement by the NFFF! After 30 years in the trade, I’ve learned that it’s the people – my fantastic team, our loyal customers, and the wonderful local community – who make it all so rewarding. We’re so proud to be part of this neighbourhood, and this recognition means the world to us. A huge thank you to the NFFF for shining a light on the importance of community spirit. Here’s to fish, chips, and bringing people together!”

Andrew Crook, one of the organisers of the awards and president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), says of the news:

“The addition of the Community Engagement category at the National Fish & Chip Awards has been a long time coming and it has surpassed all expectations. Learning about the activities fish and chip businesses have been doing to support and better their communities has been nothing short of amazing, it has been an inspiring experience for all involved behind the scenes of the awards.

“Brockley’s Rock is most certainly an anchor within its locale, and we are so proud of what the team is doing to strengthen community ties and spread positivity. It’s businesses like this that make the fish and chip industry so special, and we are delighted to have such an incredible winner as the debut recipient of the award – the bar has been set very high!”

The category sponsor – leading fish producer JFK – is a solid supplier of products from sustainable fisheries, leading the way in the Faroe Islands and a strong connection with supplying fish to the UK for over 100 years. JFK has been run by local Faroese families for generations and the business values corporate responsibility and community support. The local football team in Klaksvík made it to the conference league, becoming the first in Faroese history. JFK is their primary backer, as well as all local sports in the Faroe Islands.

JFK Sales and Operations Director Jógvan Hansen is full of high praise for the winner:

“We have been delighted to support and sponsor the Community Engagement Award at the 2025 National Fish & Chip Awards. Congratulations to Brockley’s Rock a well-deserved winner, and congratulations to all the finalists. It has been great to hear about all the community initiatives and we look forward to collaborating with them in the future.”

For more information and bits on the National Fish & Chip Awards, please visit: www.thefishandchipawards.com.