A WIRRAL based mobile caterer has been named one of the best in the country at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2020.

Fitzy's Fish and Chips has been shortlisted in the top three Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator across the UK.

Organised by Seafish - a Non-Departmental Public Body set up to improve efficiency and raise standards across the seafood industry - the National Fish & Chip Awards is an annual competition celebrating 'excellence' in the UK's fish and chip industry.

The Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator award celebrates mobile businesses that provide both a great service and serve-up delicious fish and chips to their customers.

Fitzy's Fish and Chips was set up by childhood pals Michael and John with the aim of providing an 'accessible high standard of cuisine not usually expected of a traditional chippy.'

Michael and John told the Globe: "Before we started trading, we networked with many industry experts and learned how to prepare award-winning fish and chips from a state of the art mobile truck.

"We are very excited about the awards ceremony and happy to be recognised for our efforts."

Fitzy's Fish and Chips will now go head-to-head against Fish & Frites from Fife and The English Indian in Staffordshire at the National Fish & Chip Awards ceremony in London on January 23, 2020 where they will find out if they have been crowned the overall winner.

Chief executive at Seafish, Marcus Coleman said: “Running a successful mobile catering business is no mean feat – it requires a great deal of commitment, hard work and passion.

"The 2020 Best Mobile Operator finalists have really impressed the judges by demonstrating impressive levels of promotional innovation and skill in producing fantastic tasting fish and chips.

“We’re extremely heartened to see a new generation of mobile fish and chip businesses make their mark with innovative operators jumping on opportunities, such as providing fish and chips at many major events music festivals, and wedding celebrations.

"These businesses are a real credit to the industry and we’d like to wish them all huge congratulations on their achievements to date.”

Globe readers will be able to try Fitzy's Fish and Chips between 5pm and 7pm at Cane Factory in Hooton on Wednesdays, Hoylake Parade Community Centre on Thursdays and Oxton Cricket Club on Fridays.

For more information about Fitzy's Fish and Chips visit www.fitzysfish.co.uk