An undercover fish and chips expert's top five 'chippies' in London

Stephen Peel, head of The Chippy Tour, is spotlighting London’s traditional fish and chip shops as the number of outlets declines. Peel recently returned from judging the 2026 English Fish and Chip Awards after eating 14 portions of fried fish in just over an hour. Since 2024, he and his wife Sue have reviewed more than 260 “chippies” across the UK, sometimes visiting unannounced and even sending decoys to order. He says the squeeze is worsening as fish-and-chip prices have doubled since last year and customers shift toward alternatives like fast food and delivery apps. Peel selected five London favourites, including Brockley’s Rock, known for sustainable seafood and options such as gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.