Serving Up Support for Local Success - Wetherby Whaler Sponsors the Independent Business Award

As The Yorkshire Choice Awards approaches its 10th anniversary, the stage is set to celebrate a decade of recognising Yorkshire’s incredible talent - from inspiring individuals to thriving local enterprises. Among those helping to make this milestone event even more special is Wetherby Whaler, proud sponsor of the Independent Business Award.

For a brand that’s become a true Yorkshire institution, supporting an award that celebrates the region’s independent spirit feels perfectly fitting.

Wetherby Whaler: A Yorkshire Favourite Built on Tradition

Since opening its first restaurant in 1969, Wetherby Whaler has grown into one of Yorkshire’s most recognised names in fish and chips - serving quality food with the warmth and pride that only a local family business can offer. With restaurants in Wetherby, York, Wakefield, Pudsey and Guiseley, it’s a name synonymous with tradition, community and quality.

A spokesperson for Wetherby Whaler shared: “Supporting the Independent Business Award is a real honour for us. Yorkshire is full of hard-working entrepreneurs who put their heart into what they do. We know what it takes to build something from the ground up, and we’re proud to celebrate others doing the same.”

Why Wetherby Whaler and the Yorkshire Choice Awards Make a Great Match

The Yorkshire Choice Awards shines a light on those who go above and beyond - and Wetherby Whaler has been doing exactly that for decades. Their dedication to quality, their loyal team, and their commitment to giving back to local communities mirror the values at the heart of the awards.

Whether it’s championing local suppliers, supporting charities, or offering a welcoming place for families to gather, Wetherby Whaler embodies what makes Yorkshire’s independent businesses so special.

Celebrating Yorkshire Independence

The Independent Business Award highlights those who’ve carved their own path - the shop owners, makers, and service providers who keep Yorkshire’s high streets alive and its communities thriving. With Wetherby Whaler as sponsor, the award carries extra meaning: a celebration of independence, resilience, and good old-fashioned Yorkshire grit.

As we raise a glass (or perhaps a portion of chips) to ten years of The Yorkshire Choice Awards, we’re proud to have Wetherby Whaler joining us in recognising the people and businesses that make Yorkshire truly shine.

To find out more about Wetherby Whaler and their restaurants across Yorkshire, visit www.wetherbywhaler.co.uk.