Raymond Fusco – Young Fish Frier of the Year 2009

Raymond has continued a family tradition by winning the Young Fish Frier of the Year 2009 by following in the footsteps of his older brother Stuart who won the award in 2004. 20 year old Raymond, who helps run one of the family businesses at Royal Fisheries in Baxtergate, was among hundreds of other hopefuls who entered the competition for the coveted title of Young Fish Frier of the Year. After several elimination rounds, Raymond was chosen to go to the final in London along with four others and spent two days with the sponsors which finally culminated in the presentation ceremony which was held at the Plaza Park Riverbank Hotel and hosted by TV Chef Simon Rimmer. Mum Carol ,who is director of Fusco Ltd. said “I am naturally very proud of Raymond clinching this title, he is a very hard working and conscientious individual who strives for perfection in everything he does”.

Stuart Fusco – Young Fish Frier of the Year 2004

It was a proud moment for the Fusco family when in 2004 Stuart won the National Title of Young Fish Frier of the Year. This was something that he had worked at for a long time, being a runner-up twice, before finally clinching the title. Judging goes through various stages of elimination and each candidate must have a very wide knowledge of the trade as well as, of course, being able to fry the best fish and chips. The competition is sponsored by the National Federation of Fish Friers and Drywite who are suppliers to the trade.

Staff Training and Development

Several members of the Royal Fisheries staff have successfully completed the Seafish Authority Customer Care Award. The award is studied over several months and then assessed by a representative from Seafish. Seafish Training Coordinator Richard Wardell came along to present them with their certificates. Training is on-going at Royal Fisheries and Quayside with staff also studying food hygiene, frying skills, first aid etc.