Kingfisher Fish & Chips in Chaddlewood has been named on the shortlist for the Good to Go award at the Food Made Good Awards 2018, the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) annual industry accolades for the most progressive purveyors of food and drink.
The award is one of 17 that will be presented at a special ceremony on October 1 at FEST Camden in London. The Food Made Good Awards recognise restaurants and foodservice businesses whose extraordinary accomplishments in the last year are helping diners use the power of their appetites wisely.
Kingfisher Fish & Chips co-owner, Craig Maw, said:
“Responsible sourcing is at the heart of Kingfisher. Quite simply, if it’s not sustainable, it doesn’t go on our menu. We also regularly review our packaging to reduce our environmental impact and recently introduced our own branded insulated bags for life and reusable cups. It’s an ongoing challenge but something we’re determined to crack.
“We’re proud to be flying the flag for the takeaway market and to be recognised alongside such great names in the SRA Food Made Good awards shortlist. We’re really excited for the ceremony!”
In recognition of the huge ongoing growth of this part of the sector, already worth £10 billion a year, The Good to Go award, sponsored by Just Eat, is designed to reward a business whose main focus is takeaway (more than 50%), and which is helping to drive the sector forward in a positive way.
“…if it’s not sustainable, it doesn’t go on our menu.”
Kingfisher is one of just three takeaways shortlisted in the Good to Go category, the other two being Brunch in Merseyside and Joe & Za in London.
The Food Made Good Awards recognise restaurants and food service businesses whose accomplishments in the last year have driven progress in the industry and demonstrated that all food can be made delicious, ethical and sustainable. The shortlist is a treasure trove of concepts proven to make a positive difference. Every operator can find at least one great idea to try in their business.
Plymouth University has also been shortlisted – in the Source Fish Responsibly category, which is for businesses doing most to help ensure plenty more fish in the sea.
