Congratulations to Glen Morrison from Garioch Fish Bar, who took home the award for Young Fish Frier of Year at the 2025 National Fish & Chip Awards!
25-year-old Glen Morrison is taking the coveted title back to Aberdeenshire after his victory in London this week.
‘The Glenzer’ works at the Garioch Fish Bar on the town’s Burghmuir Drive, which is owned by his dad, Murray Morrison.
Glen beat three competitors from Chester, Devon and Yorkshire to win the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year, which celebrates the exceptional skills, passion and dedication of the next generation of fish and chip professionals in the early phases of their careers.
Not one to ‘fry’ away from a challenge, Glen faced months of elimination rounds set by sector specialists to assess his frying expertise, product knowledge, wider industry knowledge and more.
Glen said: “Winning the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year is an unbelievable achievement for me but also for my family, my team and everyone who has supported me along the way.
“This award is a testament to the passion, hard work and commitment that go into running a top-quality fish and chip shop.
“The recognition we’ve received through these awards has helped more than double our turnover, proving that quality, consistency and a drive for excellence can truly transform a business, something that has become more than essential in today’s challenging climate.”
President of award organisers National Federation of Fish Fryers Andrew Crook added: “All the signs are there that Glen is well on the way to being an absolute powerhouse in the fish and chip sector and we are proud of their brilliant achievements to date.”