Today marks National Fish and Chips Day (Friday, June 5) so where better to celebrate it than the chippie voted the UK's best? I recently visited to see what it's like16:08, 05 Jun 2026The Scrap Box: Inside award-winning fish and chips shop A stunning village just a stone's throw from one of Britain's most beloved cities has completely blown me away — and it's all thanks to a takeaway. Today marks National Fish & Chip Day (June 5) — a celebration of one of the UK's most treasured dishes that also aims to "unite" the industry. Organisers say that an estimated 440 million people "saw, read or heard" about the day in 2025.‌The National Edible Oil Distributors' Association, the trade body behind the event, writes: "Now entering its second decade, National Fish & Chip Day has become a key moment in the industry calendar. Its purpose is simple but important: to shine a national spotlight on fish and chips, encourage collective celebration and remind customers, communities and the wider food sector of the enduring place this dish holds in British Life." In honour of this culinary celebration, we're revisiting our review of an award-winning chippy tucked away in the Yorkshire countryside.‌At the time, I made the trip to the village of Dunnington, situated roughly 15 minutes outside York. Despite being so close to the city, Dunnington has held on to its tranquil, rural character, with around 3,000 residents and having previously been named amongst the top 20 finest places to live in Britain.‌Before heading to the chippy, I decided to explore the village with my lively cocker spaniel, Luna. While pausing to take in the daffodils, I spotted a striking wicker horse — a nod to Dunnington's farming heritage.Luna and I soon found ourselves wandering along a narrow public footpath that opened out onto a field, with farmland stretching all the way to the horizon. We paused for a moment to take in the fresh, if somewhat chilly, March air.‌After our walk, we headed back into the village to have a proper look around, which boasted a Costcutter shop, a bakery, and a pub: The Cross Keys on Common Road.We also popped into a local café, the Brew and Brunch, where I treated myself to a pot of tea and a delicious slice of Battenberg pie — though, looking back, it probably wasn't the smartest choice ahead of a fish and chip lunch.‌Suitably refreshed, we returned to the car and set off towards the main attraction of our trip. Just a three-minute drive away sits The Scrap Box, a fish and chip shop run by brothers Gavin and Aman Dhesi.Lying on the bustling A1079 Hull Road, the chippy occupies a rather unconventional location, yet its lay-by setting is arguably a stroke of genius. Conveniently accessible for passing motorists, the place was clearly doing well.Earlier this year, The Scrap Box claimed the prestigious 2026 Takeaway of the Year title at the National Fish and Chip Awards. And, judging by the rammed car park and lengthy queue, it was evidently living up to its reputation.‌Scanning the menu, I was pleased to find it refreshingly straightforward. Available were hake, haddock or cod, alongside timeless staples such as sausage and mushy peas, plus choices including Spam or Yorkshire fishcake.At the time, customers could also benefit from a lunchtime offer running between 11am and 3pm throughout March — an appealing deal of hake and chips with a side for just £8.95.‌For my order, I opted for the classic cod and chips, mushy peas, a pot of curry sauce, and a box of scraps — those gloriously crispy batter bits from the fryer.I threw in a can of Monster to help shake off the cake fatigue, taking the bill to £17.95. After thanking the friendly staff, I made my way to the outdoor picnic tables to dig in, while Luna settled on the grass with some treats of her own.Given its status as Takeaway of the Year, expectations were high — and it absolutely delivered. The fish was perfectly cooked, encased in a delicate, golden, crunchy batter without a trace of grease.Article continues belowMeanwhile, the chips were crisp on the outside, fluffy within, and paired brilliantly with the peas and curry. Honestly, I couldn't pick a single fault; it was the best fish and chips I'd had in years and a serious contender for the best I've ever had.So my recommendation, should you be passing through the area, is simple: it's absolutely worth the visit. Ten out of ten.