Hagley man scoops top award (From Stourbridge News)

Hagley man scoops top award

1:01pm Sunday 10th February 2008 in Local

A HAGLEY man battered the opposition to become a real high frier at a national awards ceremony.

Ian Allsop, of Our Plaice in Hagley, scooped the Young Fish Frier of the Year award at the national Fish and Chip Shop of the Year competition.

The 20-year-old was presented with his gong by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott at an awards ceremony in London.

Our Plaice, owned by Gregg and Caroline Howard is a former winner of the main competition, having been crowned the best in the UK in 2004.

Ian said: "I am absolutely over the moon to win this award - it's like a dream come true. I'd like to say a huge thank you to Gregg and Caroline who have encouraged me and taught me the skills involved in running a successful fish and chip shop."

Briar Wilkinson, sales director of award sponsors Drywite Ltd, said: "Ian really impressed us with his knowledge, passion and commitment to build Our Plaice as a successful business. I think he really is one to watch for the future."