Seafish said Thursday Nigel Barden will return and host the 2017 National Fish & Chip Awards, which will be at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London come Jan. 17.

Known for the BBC Radio 2’s Simon Mayo Drivetime show, Barden is hosting for the third year in a row.

“With Nigel back on board and a brand new venue, I think 2017 is going to be a bumper year setting us on course for our 30th anniversary in 2018," said Marcus Coleman, chief executive at Seafish.

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