Our Fishermen
Our fishermen are key to the whole concept of ‘Shore to Shop’. we only source seasonal, inshore, day boat landed fish and shellfish and we know all our guys really well and have built lasting relationships with them.
They are the last of the true ‘wild hunters’ and their art is steeped in heritage, knowledge and experience, passed down through the generations.
They know their subject inside out and are often under often immense pressure from the weather, legislation and other marine offshore activity that directly impacts on their catches and livelihoods.
By supporting them this way, we hope to ensure their survival and succession for future generations.
Kittiwake RX439
Skipper: Rob Butters
Vessel type: Under 10m Sutton catamaran
Gear type: Fixed gill nets, longlines, pots
Species caught: Bass, cod, skate, (Thornback ray), huss, grey mullet, Dover sole, flounder, herring, lobster, whelk
Favourite fish recipe: Spotty dog fishcakes
Valerie Ann IH322
Skipper: Ed Butters
Vessel type:
Gear type: Fixed gill nets, pots
Species caught. Cod, skate, Dover sole, Flounders, grey mullet, crab, lobster
Favourite fish recipe. Wing of skate in a beurre noisette.
Audrey M IH5
Skipper: James White (and crew Jessie Smy)
Vessel type: Kingfisher 33
Gear type: Fixed gill nets, longlines
Species caught. Bass, cod, skate, huss, Dover soles, get mullet.
Favourite fish recipe: Homemade fish pie.
Jolene LT 1020
Skipper: Bill Pinney
Vessel type;
Gear type: Fixed gill nets, trammel nets, drift nets longlines, pots
Species caught: Bass cod, skate, huss, herring lobsters, oysters
Favourite fish recipe:
Jade Sue YH10
Skipper: Simon Bywater
Vessel type; Tactile 19
Gear type: Pots
Species caught: Cromer crab, lobster
Favourite fish recipe: