A POPULAR fish and chip restaurant in North Yorkshire has been named as one of the top five in the country.

Trenchers, situated by the seafront in Whitby, has been picked out as one of five finalists in the 2016 National Fish and Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

To secure their place on the shortlist, restaurants have been examined across a wide variety of criteria.

They include responsible sourcing, appearance and decor, staff training and development and how they cater for customers with specific dietary requirements.

They also received mystery shopping judging assessments by industry experts to ascertain the quality of the fish and chips on offer and the levels of customer service provided by staff.

Culminating in an awards ceremony at the Lancaster London Hotel next January, the National Fish and Chip Awards are recognised as one of the most prominent and respected seafood industry events in the UK.