'Best' place in Cornwall for fish and chips on Good Friday

Thousands of people across the Duchy will be happily queuing at their local fish and chip shop, ready to indulge in this classic British dish. Yet, why has this become such an institution within our culture? Eating fish on Good Friday harks back to the Roman Catholic custom of not eating warm-blooded animals on Fridays, and to acknowledge the death of Jesus. Summarily, Christianity recognises that Jesus died for our sins on Good Friday.

And while it's not a biblical requirement, some people choose to abstain from meat on the anniversary of Christ's death. To mark the occasion, the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has released a map that reveals the UK's nationally recognised top 40 fish and chip takeaways, selected by the National Fish and Chips Awards 2025. NFFF has named an award-winning takeaway in Truro as its.



.. Kate Lockett.