Young chip shop manager reaches award semifinal
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Georgia Lye, a 23-year-old from Surrey, England, is competing in the semi-final of the Young Fish Frier of the Year award at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027.
Lye manages Seafare Guilford, a chip shop her father established and where she began working at age 14. She hopes her success will encourage other young people to consider careers in the fish and chip industry, noting that many view it only as a part-time job.
Lye explained that traditional educational paths often steer young people toward university degrees. However, she found fulfillment and success in continuing her family’s business. She currently works with her two siblings and prioritises fresh ingredients and frequent, small-batch cooking to maintain quality. Lye plans to take over the shop, which has been in her family since 1981, and run it alongside her brother and sister.
She described managing the business and staff as challenging, especially while maintaining high service standards, but ultimately rewarding.
