‘Hooked on Middleton Beach’ reels in WA Take-Away Fish & Chips Award
The high quality seafood meals and excellence in customer service of Hooked on Middleton Beach was last night recognised when they won the Take-Away Fish & Chips Award, sponsored by WA Chips, at the 2024 Western Australian Seafood Industry Awards.
The Awards event, recognising excellence in the WA seafood industry, was held at The Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle and opened by Minister for Fisheries Hon Don Punch MLA in front of a large audience of industry participants and representatives of various stakeholder groups.
Hooked on Middleton Beach, located in Albany, stands as a testament to the family’s unwavering dedication to the seafood industry.
“Our passion for seafood runs deep, and we take great pride in serving our community,” says Hayley Lutley, co-owner of Hooked on Middleton Beach.
For over two decades, the family has owned and operated three successful fish and chip shops, with their latest endeavour capturing the hearts of locals and visitors alike.
Celebrating its eighth year in business, Hooked on Middleton Beach has become synonymous with freshness and quality.
“We strive to provide not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience and are committed to using locally sustainable fish, cooked to perfection in premium rice bran oil,” Ms Lutley explains.
Paired with WA’s renowned Bendotti chips, their offerings have garnered rave reviews from loyal customers who describe it as a match made in seafood heaven.
At Hooked on Middleton Beach, the focus goes beyond just serving food -it’s about creating memorable experiences.
With a dedication to excellence and a passion for showcasing the best of Western Australia’s seafood, Hooked on Middleton Beach continues to be a beloved destination for seafood lovers seeking quality, freshness, and flavour.
WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) CEO, Darryl Hockey said Hooked on Middleton Beach has demonstrated excellence in consistently serving customers with quality seafood and providing them with an overall positive seafood dining experience.
“Hooked on Middleton Beach is renowned to locals and visitors for its dedication to excellence in sourcing and presenting the finest seafood Australia has to offer, ensuring exceptional quality and flavour in every meal.”
“The staff’s attentiveness and product knowledge further enhance the customer experience, making each visit a truly enjoyable one.”
“As an industry body, we recognise the importance of acknowledging those individuals and organisations who make a substantial contribution to benefiting our industry, and Hooked on Middleton Beach is certainly incredibly worthy of this Award,” Mr Hockey said.
About the Awards Event
The event is supported by a number of partners including;
- Wester Rock Lobster (Gold event partner), Taylor Marine (Gold event partner), Sunderland Marine (Silver event partner), Fins Seafood (Silver event partner), as well as partners for each of the individual awards, including Aquarius Lawyers, Austral Fisheries, Baker Refrigeration, Bendotti Exporters/WA Chip, Chevron Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Endeavour Foods, Fisheries Research & Development Corporation (FRDC), Francis A Jones, MG Kailis Group, Sea Harvest Australia, Ward Packaging, Woodside Energy and Western Rock Lobster.
- Award event attendees enjoyed an array of fresh, local and sustainably caught Western Australian seafood prepared by celebrity chefs and kindly donated by sponsors including; Albany Sardines, Archipelago Octopus, Austral Fisheries, Bellbuoy Seafoods, Bowithick, Brown Dog Fishing Co, Endeavour Foods, Esperance Seafoods, Fins Seafood, Fremantle Octopus, Fremantle Seaweed, Huon, Leeuwin Coast, Lobster Shack, Ocean Wild Tuna, Paspaley, Rare Foods Australia, Sabea Fishing Co, Seafresh, Sea Harvest Australia, Shark Bay Cockles, Two Rocks Tentacles, Bendotti Exporters/WA Chip, Westmore Seafoods & Wollaston Fish & Chips all served in compostable packaging provided by Ward Packaging.
- Highly regarded “celebrity”’ seafood chefs cooked at the event including; Brad Adams (Rare Foods Australia – Producer Chef), Liam Atkinson (Le Rebelle & Bar Rogue), Damien Bell (Bellbuoy Seafoods – Producer Chef), Scott Bridger (Bib & Tucker), Steven Finch (Indigo Oscar), Neil Forbes (Black Pearl Oyster Shucking), Danny Matthews (The Seasonal Brewing Co), Leigh Nash (Norfolk Hotel), Leigh Power (Shui Subiaco), Navarre Top (Double Rainbow Eating House), Sam Vial (Wollaston Fish & Chips) and Chase Weber (Gorilla BBQ & Consultant to Kaarla Restaurant – Singapore) prepared an array of delicious food at the event.
- The event was held on Friday 3 May, 2024 at Fremantle’s Esplanade Hotel with Karl Langdon (Former West Coast Eagle and 6PR Radio presenter) who played the role of Master of Ceremonies.