The NFFF would like to congratulate the ten young friers who have reached the semi-final of the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year 2013 competition. The ten are:

Rachel Tweedale - Elite Fish & Chip Co, Sleaford

Amy Grimwood - Mr C^s, Selby

Luke Gibson - Burton Road Chippy, Lincoln

Leigh Foster - Pantrinis, Whitley Bay

Cem Oktem - Packet Bridge, Carnforth

Ryan Hughes - The Crispy Cod, Cardiff

Kat Deuchars - John Dory^s, Belfast

Matthew Martin - Mother Hubbards, Norfolk

Colin McGeoch - The Real Food Cafe, Stirling

Tom Hughes - Harbourside Fish & Chips, Plymouth

Starting in 1995,  the competition was created by Briar Wilkinson and Kelvin Lee in memory of their late father Malcolm Lee, who always encouraged young people to succeed. Young friers have gone from strength to strength, highlighted by the large numbers of friers who enter the competition. Previous winners of the competition have gone on to win the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award, and publicity and media attention is guaranteed. 

Stay tuned for the unveiling of the finalists.