A POPULAR island fish and chip shop has been named as the best in the region by Echo readers.

Louis Fish Bar, Long Road, Canvey has been crowned the winner at the Echo Chip Shop of the Year Awards 2019.

The owners have thanked their customers for all their support.

Savvakis Savva, manager of the popular island takeaway said it’s a huge honour to be win the award.

He said: “We are a family run business and have been serving the finest fish and chips to the community of Canvey and beyond for more than 30 years.

“Since my parents Louis and Katina Savva started the business in 1982, we have worked hard to develop and retain strong relationships with our fish merchants in Grimsby and Billingsgate, as well as our potato grower, who have all become known to be amongst the best in the industry.

“Since joining the business full time in 2000 I have worked constantly striving to improve our customers’ experience and take pride in our work; we only ever want to serve the best quality fish and chips.”

The chip shop owner said the firm has a strong philosophy which includes, providing customers with the very best traditional fish and chips, offering an extensive range of quality productions including alternatives to fish and chips and also providing excellent customer service.

Mr Savva said his takeaway business is also on the look out for new products to sell to give the customers even more.

Since opening the family have invested in the property to offer the best possible environment to go with the award winning product.

He added: “Our fish is always bought from sustainable sources and fried in the finest quality pure refined ground nut oil.

“The shop itself has undergone a complete refurbishment, reflecting the high quality of food we offer.

“Feedback is so important in any business and we got a lot of great feedback from our customers and that means such a lot to me.” The award was voted on by readers of the Echo and customers.