Britain’s best takeaway is named - and it’s a fried chicken shop in Luton

Luton isn’t exactly famous as a tourist destination – but a family-run chicken shop in the Bedfordshire town has been crowned Britain’s best takeaway.

Chicken George was praised for using local ingredients – and giving free chicken to pensioners after bingo.

Chicken George triumphed over 26,000 eateries in the competition to take home a £6,000 prize.

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It was one of the first independent chicken shops in Britain, set up by ex-KFC worker Ray Sheah 30 years ago.

It’s now run by his daughter Su.

But in case you don’t fancy visiting Luton, here’s some of Britain’s other best takeaways, by region.

Best Takeaway in the North East – The Cakeaway, South Shields

Best Takeaway in Yorkshire & Humber – Catch Seafood, Halifax

Best Takeaway in South London – Poppy Hana, Bermondsey

Best Takeaway in North London – EatFirst, Aldgate

Best Takeaway in the South West -Smokey’s American Grill, Trowbridge

Best Takeaway in Scotland – Mushtaqs, Hamilton

Best Takeaway in the South East – Mexigo, Maidstone

Best Takeaway in Northern Ireland – Nico’s Pizza Pasta, Belfast

Best Takeaway in the West Midlands – Lime Pickle, Solihull

Best Takeaway in Wales – Wiwo Noodle Bar, Cardiff

Best Takeaway in North West -Brunch, Prescot

Best Takeaway in the East Midlands – Chris’s Fish and Chips, Barwell