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Press & Recognition

Newspapers, television, awards and two Scottish Parliament motions — every verified publication, presented chronologically.

26verified publications
2023–2026
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Worldwide television

Wheeler Dealers: World Tour

Mike Brewer and “Elvis” came to Vincenzo’s®.

Season 2, Episode 10 — Scotland: Hillman Imp
First broadcast: 26 November 2025

Mike Brewer, Marc “Elvis” Priestley and the Discovery crew filmed at our Cowane Street shop for almost two hours. Vincenzo’s® featured in the series finale broadcast by Discovery and made available internationally.

Official recognition

Recognised twice by the Scottish Parliament.

Two motions were lodged by Evelyn Tweed MSP in recognition of Vincenzo’s® charitable fundraising in Stirling.

S6M-15322

Vincenzo’s Fish and Chips Raises Funds for Stirling and District Women’s Aid

A parliamentary motion lodged by Evelyn Tweed MSP recognising Vincenzo’s fundraising work.

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S6M-17727

Vincenzo’s Fish and Chips Honoured for Charitable Fundraising in Memory of Lisa McGloin

A second parliamentary motion lodged by Evelyn Tweed MSP, recognising Vincenzo’s continued charitable commitment.

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Complete archive

From our first awards shortlist to the little black van.

Oldest to newest. Each item links directly to the original publisher or official record.

  1. 2023
    Creative OceanicAwards

    The finalists of the 1st Scottish Chippy Awards 2023 are announced

    Vincenzo’s Fish and Chips is named among the Central Scotland finalists.

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  2. 2024
    Daily RecordCharity

    City fish and chip shop to fry up funds for local domestic abuse charity

    The first newspaper preview of Vincenzo’s special fundraising menu for Stirling and District Women’s Aid.

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  3. 2024
    Daily RecordCharity

    Stirling chip shop serves 600 punters to raise over £1,300

    Coverage of the two-day fundraiser and the cheque presented to Stirling and District Women’s Aid.

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  4. 2024
    The Scottish ParliamentParliament

    Vincenzo’s Fish and Chips Raises Funds for Stirling and District Women’s Aid

    A parliamentary motion lodged by Evelyn Tweed MSP recognising Vincenzo’s fundraising work.

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  5. 2024
    The CourierAwards

    Stirling chip shop named the best in the area with double award win

    Vincenzo’s wins Best Fish Supper and Best Chip Shop in Central Scotland.

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    05
  6. 2024
    The Scottish SunAwards

    Full list of the best chippies in Scotland as winners crowned

    National coverage lists Vincenzo’s as the winner of two Central Scotland titles.

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  7. 2024
    Daily RecordAwards

    Scotland’s best chippies crowned at Fish and Chip Awards

    National awards coverage records Vincenzo’s Best Fish Supper win for Central Scotland.

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  8. 2024
    Daily RecordAwards

    Stirling chippy named best in region at Scottish Fish and Chip Awards

    Local coverage of Vincenzo’s double success at the 2024 awards.

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  9. 2024
    The CourierReview

    I tried Central Scotland’s “best chippy” — Vincenzo’s in Stirling

    Reporter Isla Glen visits the shop and concludes that Vincenzo’s earned its title.

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  10. 2025
    Daily RecordNews

    Police probe break-in at award-winning Stirling chippy

    News coverage following the break-in at the Cowane Street shop.

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  11. 2025
    Daily RecordNews

    Man, 54, to appear in court over break-in at award-winning chippy

    Follow-up report after a man was arrested and charged.

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  12. 2025
    The CourierNews

    Man charged over break-in at award-winning Stirling chip shop

    The Courier’s follow-up report on the Cowane Street incident.

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  13. 2025
    Daily RecordCharity

    Stirling chippie set to fry for funds for local charities

    Preview of fundraising nights for Strathcarron Hospice and Stirling and District Women’s Aid.

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  14. 2025
    Daily RecordNews

    Watch the moment a charity tin is brazenly swiped from Stirling chippy

    Coverage of CCTV footage shared after a charity collection tin was stolen.

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  15. 2025
    Daily RecordCharity

    Stirling chippie’s two-day fundraiser for domestic abuse charity

    Further coverage of the charity nights dedicated to Lisa McGloin.

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  16. 2025
    The Scottish ParliamentParliament

    Vincenzo’s Fish and Chips Honoured for Charitable Fundraising in Memory of Lisa McGloin

    A second parliamentary motion lodged by Evelyn Tweed MSP, recognising Vincenzo’s continued charitable commitment.

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    16
  17. 2025
    The CourierTelevision

    Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer films scenes in Stirling chippy

    Mike Brewer and his film crew visit Vincenzo’s for a special television moment.

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  18. 2025
    The Scottish SunAwards

    Full list of fish and chip shops fighting to be crowned best in Scotland

    Vincenzo’s appears in the national nominations for the 2025 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards.

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  19. 2025
    Daily RecordAwards

    Scottish chippy award nominations revealed

    Daily Record coverage includes Vincenzo’s among the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards nominees.

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    19
  20. 2025
    Discovery / Wheeler DealersWorldwide Television

    Wheeler Dealers: World Tour — Scotland: Hillman Imp

    Vincenzo’s appears with Mike Brewer and Marc “Elvis” Priestley in the Season 2 finale, broadcast by Discovery and made available internationally.

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  21. 2025
    The CourierTelevision

    Stirling chippy’s deep-fried Mars bars wow Wheeler Dealers TV stars

    Post-broadcast coverage of Mike Brewer and Marc “Elvis” Priestley tasting Vincenzo’s Scottish favourites on the Discovery series finale.

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    21
  22. 2026
    The CourierVan

    Huge queues as chippy van delights locals in Stirling

    The launch of the little black van draws crowds and sell-outs across the Stirling area.

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  23. 2026
    The CourierVan

    Award-winning Stirling chippy closes shop after van success

    Vincenzo and Giuliana close the Cowane Street shop to focus fully on the van.

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  24. 2026
    The Scottish SunVan

    “Truly sorry,” say owners as award-winning Scots fish and chip shop closes

    National coverage of the shop closure and the successful new mobile venture.

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  25. 2026
    The CourierReview

    I tried a fish supper at award-winning Stirling chippy’s new van

    A full on-location review finds the van every bit as good as the award-winning shop.

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    25
  26. 2026
    The CourierVan

    Popular Stirling fish and chips van owner to open new base in Cowie

    The Courier reports on Vincenzo’s new operational base at 11 Main Street, Cowie.

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