Pier Point Bar & Restaurant Reaches Top 10 for Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year, With Rising Star Charlie James in Top 8 for Young Fish Frier of the Year Award
We’re thrilled to announce that Pier Point Bar & Restaurant has once again been recognised for its dedication to excellence, securing a prestigious Top 10 spot for Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year in the 2025 National Fish & Chip Awards by the National Federation of Fish Friers. Building on our success as the second-place winner in the 2024 competition, we’re excited to see if 2025 will be our year to take the top prize.
Adding to the celebration, our very own Charlie James has achieved an incredible milestone by reaching the Top 8 in the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Competition. Currently ranked among the Top 6 young fish friers in the country for 2024, Charlie’s talent and dedication have shone through, and he now competes for a coveted Top 5 position, which will be announced by the end of November 2024. We’re immensely proud of Charlie’s achievement, particularly given the high calibre of entries this year.
The National Federation of Fish Friers acknowledged Charlie’s success, commenting: “Congratulations on successfully reaching the Top 8 of the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Competition 2025. This year the calibre of entries was extremely high, so you can be really proud of yourself.”
Reflecting on this milestone, Charlie James shared, “I’m thrilled to be recognised in the Top 8 of the Young Fish Frier of the Year awards. Working in this industry is incredibly rewarding, and I’m passionate about bringing the best quality to our customers every day. Making it to this stage of the competition alongside Pier Point’s own achievements is just fantastic.”
Lorraine Arnold, owner of Pier Point, expressed her pride in both the restaurant’s and Charlie’s accomplishments: “Being recognised in the Top 10 once again for the Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year is a true testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire team. Charlie’s success in the Young Fish Frier competition highlights the promising future of our industry and our dedication to training and nurturing talent. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and we’re excited to see what’s next.”
As Pier Point and Charlie James progress to the next stage of judging, they’re one step closer to potential national titles. This recognition speaks to Pier Point’s commitment to serving top-quality fish and chips with outstanding customer service, and for Charlie, it underscores his potential as one of the top young talents in the industry.
Could 2025 be our year? With results just around the corner, we’re eagerly awaiting the final outcomes. Stay tuned as we keep you updated, and thank you for your continued support of Pier Point Bar & Restaurant in our journey to bring home the top awards!
