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The Fresh Fish Shop, Haywards Heath
The Fresh Fish Shop, Haywards Heath
The Fresh Fish Shop // Haywards Heath We spoke to Sebastian Candelon, managing director of The Fresh Fish Shop:
“ Established for 30 years, The Fresh Fish Shop in Haywards Heath is seafood heaven and is always brimming with a beautiful selection of fresh fish, which is sourced daily from our trusted coastal suppliers- mainly on the south coast, including Eastbourne, Brighton, and Cornwall. We pride ourselves on selecting only the finest seafood from line-caught, local day boats. We stock MSC certified fish where possible and RSPCA Freedom Food certified salmon, and we choose low environmental impact farms for our sea bass and sea bream.”
“ We attend many local food markets across Sussex and also supply our quality seafood to a range of farm shops, delicatessens, caterers pubs and restaurants throughout the home counties and London. We also offer homemade seafood and shellfish platters, dressed salmon, dressed crabs and lobsters, smoked mackerel and smoked salmon pates, fish cakes and much more!”
“ Home delivery is offered free locally, although we have partnered with The Food Assembly and currently supply our fish to six or seven locations in the area and across London.’’
Veasey & Sons // Forest Row Veasey & Sons’ boat, Le Belhara, sets out from Eastbourne’ s Sovereign Harbour every day and uses a number of different methods for fishing, which ensures a good mix of fish is brought home again. It entirely depends on the season, but anything from whelks to sea bass can be caught this way. Both crew and boat are accredited by the Responsible Fishing Scheme, so you can be assured that fish from Veasey & Sons has been caught responsibly and sustainably.
Award-winning Veasey & Sons has its own shop, but, as well as this, they sell their fresh fish at various markets across Sussex and London including East Grinstead Farmers’ Market, Lewes Food Market, Holwood Farm Shop, Crystal Palace Food Market, Brockley Market, Priory Farm and Primrose Hill Market.
Browns’ Seafood // Littlehampton Browns’ Seafood began life as a small fishmonger in 1979. Since then, this family-owned business has been devoted to delivering the best and freshest fish around. They supply restaurants, caterers and private customers, and deliver their produce six days a week thanks to their specially refrigerated vans. However you want your fish, whether that’ s skinned, gutted, or prepared specifically, it can be done by the fish preparation staff on site.
With over 50 different varieties of fresh fish available, you can have your pick of the tastiest catch.
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