Seafood Plymouth
Plymouth has a reputation for top-quality dayboat fish – in other words, fish caught by smaller vessels that land their catch the day it’s caught. That’s when it’s at its best and its freshest. And yet so often people, even in fishing communities, don’t know about or appreciate the many delicious species that are available on their doorstep. And that’s why the PFSA started a campaign to increase the understanding and enjoyment of local fish. “Seafood Plymouth”.
Species such as gurnard, pouting, rays, mackerel and lemon sole are abundant on our shores. They taste great and could easily replace some of the imported or farmed species. And by buying local, we’re ensuring food security for Britain by supporting local fishermen, communities and related businesses – and also cutting down our carbon footprint.
Making a living as a fisher is not easy, but it’s something that’s an essential part of our heritage – especially as an island nation. And if we want that heritage to continue, we need to buy local fish. So how can you do that?
Here’s how:
Check the packaging in supermarkets to see where the fish has been sourced.
Ask your local fishmonger where the fish has been caught.
Buy online direct from local merchants.
Not only is the local catch the most delicious fish you can get your hands on, but also eating two portions a week is part of the recommended healthy eating guidelines.
The Seafood Plymouth Discovery Tour
In partnership with Love British Food
Fancy trying our top local seafood restaurants, all in one epic fortnight of flavour?
In celebration of Love British Food’s 2024 Fortnight, we’re partnering with some incredible restaurants to help you discover the many different and delicious tastes and flavours of the seafood that’s right on your doorstep.
Get ready to try all sorts of new species, taste truly wild freshness and meet the passionate chefs and retailers who together are keeping our seafood industry thriving.
So join us in choosing local and going wild – for a fortnight of feasting on seafood and forging community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
Which restaurants are involved?
From Plymouth Harbour to the Mount Batten peninsular to the surrounding countryside, you can discover new seafood favourites at our partner restaurants:
● The Hook & Line & Hook & Line Deli
● Heskyn
Follow us on Instagram @seafood_plymouth to hear the latest updates from our partners.
The Plymouth fish finger
Earlier in the year, we started a journey to co-produce a very special Plymouth fish finger in partnership with FoodSEqual and Sole of Discretion CIC.
The aim was to keep local fish within local supply chains, and bring it into the school meal system to benefit the wider community.
This is an idea that our CEO Ed Baker has been wanting to put into reality for a long time, and improving access to affordable and tasty fish is central to our work at Seafood Plymouth.
Watch our brand new short film to discover how we’re working to realise real community-centred food system change.
And read more from Dr Clare Pettinger on how we can source, consume and value our food for a more sustainable future here.
Meet our fishermen
Adrian Lester from the Hannah Jack.