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KENT SEAFOOD - A HISTORY WHERE TO BUY FRESH FISH IN KENT
Kent and seafood has been a winning combination for centuries . All the way from Dungeness to the Thames Estuary , the fishing industry has been part of Kent ’ s history since the earliest times , with Roman invaders first finding that the area was particularly plentiful . It was during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that fishing as a viable industry really took off , however , with more people earning a living from the sea than from anything else .
The area became famous for its fish , with Dover ( sole ) and Whitstable ( oysters ) becoming the most infamous Kentish towns for their succulent seafood . Today , although the industry is much smaller than in its heyday , there are still around 130 licensed fishing vessels that depart the county ’ s shores each day , meaning up to 200 professional fishermen still operate from the Kent coast .
Thanks to Kent ’ s enviable location and proud history of fishing , there are many places across the county that offer exceptionally fresh and delicious fish for you to prepare at home . And , if you don ’ t know exactly how to do that , just ask – the experts will be happy to pass on their impressive knowledge .
Griggs of Hythe Ltd www . griggsofhytheuk . com // Hythe
Located directly on the beach at Hythe , you can see the fishing boats leave and return from the shop , which means that the fish sold here is as fresh as it ’ s possible to get . Everything is seasonal too , offering varieties such as Dover sole , mackerel and sardines from June to October , lobster from May to September , and amazing local cod from October to March .
Linton Seafoods www . lintonseafoods . co . uk // East Peckham
The staff at Linton Seafoods have over 100 years of experience when it comes to fish and that guarantees that the seafood here is of the highest quality – anything less simply won ’ t be tolerated .
Their customer service is a fantastic as the fish they supply – fish which is used in many restaurants across the South East .
M & M Richardson www . dungeness-fish . co . uk // Lydd
All the fish at M & M Richardson can be prepared to your exact specifications – whatever you require , the expert staff can help . Not only does M & M Richardson supply excellent fresh fish , but they also hot and cold smoke the fish in a natural oak smoker – something that they ’ re renowned for ; particularly haddock and salmon . Other fish includes Dover sole , sea bass , herring , whiting , mackerel and sardines , and seafood includes mussels , cockles , crab and lobster .
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