Young friers turn up the heat

YOUNG fish and chip friers are battering the competition in Leeds. The best fish friers from across the country are frying high in a bid to become the Young Fish Frier of the Year, with the winner due to be announced next year.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Sep 2013, 01:01 BST

Semi finalist Tom Hughes closely watched by head judge Mark Drummond.

The team of 10 are being put through their paces at the headquarters of the National Fish Friers Federation (NFFF) in Leeds.

The young friers showed the judging panel how they prepare and serve one of the country’s most popular dishes over the course of two days. Here, one of the semi finalists, Tom Hughes, is seen in action, closely watched by head judge Mark Drummond.

The NFFF’s general secretary, Denise Dodd, said: “The title will mean that they are one of the leading young fish friers in the country. They will also be a role model, really, for other young people coming into the industry.”

picture: mark bickerdike.

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