Martins Sea Fresh Fish Shop

This site was created as a direct result of the interest expressed by many holiday visitors in the overnight delivery of fish all over the UK. We have pages on the buying and storage of fresh fish, preparation, filleting and cooking with a separate section of recipes and a page of recommendations on how to look after Frozen Foods. We have a Fishing section which gives general information on fishing for pleasure around the Newquay area and the coast of Cornwall which will be expanded as time permits.

One of our first boats. The " St. Stanislas " Bought second hand from France, as were many Cornish fishing boats. She served us well for several years. Three crew working five day trips, "the good old days ?? "

As a fishing family we have always had fresh fish available to us and could never understand why fish had lost it's popularity. Having investigated what is on general sale, we decided that it was time more people had the chance of eating fish as it should be, so we converted our shop into a Fishmongers, with help and advice from the "Seafish Industry Authority"

As with any fresh food, fresh fish deteriorates in texture and flavour, from the time it was first harvested, till it reaches the table, even stored under perfect conditions and it's Nutritional value declines, so it is worth buying the best.

We aim to minimize that time by cutting out the middle men, so that our customers can appreciate the finest fish at it's best, and our policy is that we will not knowingly sell anything I wouldn't eat myself. After 30 years fishing for a living, it has to be good, and our customers agree with us.

Our stock of fish is kept to a minimum level, though this can cause problems if the weather prevents fishing for a time, we feel it is better that we run out of fish than to sell old stock. We also track the market prices, which means that if there is a surplus or a glut of fish, we pass on the benefit of the low prices to the customers. The snag is of course at times the prices also rise and though we will not necessarily have the cheapest fish, the quality will remain amongst the best available.

We have live Lobsters and crabs in our own storage tanks, and can usually get further supplies from store pots in Newquay bay. Oysters and Mussels come from the Fowey Sea Farm.

We must be doing something right

AS SEEN ON TV

Yes it's true, the BBC "Food and Drink" program said:- "this is online shopping that works, best quality fish without leaving my armchair" as their reporter tucked into our fish.

The "Sunday Times" supplement said:- 
The site is much more than selling Fish. It can tell you how to look after it, cook it and prepare items such as Shellfish. Jeff has succeeded in making a sound case for buying Fish online. His fish comes straight from the sea, and you can pay just as much to get a delivery from the supermarket down the road." 

Channel 5 Featured us on their 6 o'clock News, a full day's filming for 6 minutes of air time. Their report followed one on the power the Supermarkets were using over both their suppliers and customers. Our feature was to illustrate that even the small business can fight back, and in our case the speed at which the fish can reach your table after being caught is unique.

Our Customers' Comments

The following are just a few extracts of emails we have received from some of our existing customers. They are all perfectly genuine, unsolicited, and have not been altered in any way, but we have withheld the names to protect our customers privacy.

"Dear Jeff, thank you for our first order from you - the fish we ordered was fresher than anything we've had since we were in Maine (USA) where we holiday regularly and where we buy virtually off the boats. We are used to good fish. Your crab was superb - I had thought that only Maine crab was so sweet! and you'll be pleased to know that you are more than TWENTY pounds cheaper per kilo, and a lot fresher and tastier, than Selfridge's foodhall, where I happened to check prices last night!!"

"Just a quick note to say how bowled over by last week's fish order - our first experience of Martins Seafresh. The Dover Sole was just so fresh - fabulous taste and such firm flesh....and as for the mussels - simply the best ever."

"Thank you once again for your excellent service."

"Thank you - not only was delivery at the marvellously early hour of 10.30 am but the fish is fantastic (just cooking the sea bass now - baked with fennel and herbs).Once again everything is so fresh it still smells of the sea - we'll be back soon."

"Thank you for my order which arrived today in good condition and beautifully packed. We tried some smoked haddock today and it is gorgeous."

"Just a line to thank you for the prompt delivery of three superb lobsters. The quantities have worked out to perfection and as I snaffled several large chunks while preparing for tonight, I know the quality is excellent too. There is even enough left over for my tomorrow's lunch. The service is brilliant and |I shall never more need to contemplate having to buy those overgrown shrimps that the supermarkets call lobsters. I am sure that you will be getting custom from a number of my friends. Well done and thanks again!"

"Just a few lines to say, this is now the third lot of fish we have ordered from you and once again it is excellent. My 2 year old daughter and 6 year old son have just eaten a salmon steak between them and getting them to eat fish can be quite difficult. Tonight I am cooking the haddock for my husband and the mackerel for myself. We both enjoy good food and cooking and it is a joy to use good quality foods. I am glad I found you on the internet!"

"All arrived at the appointed time and in good order. A wonderful selection!!!! Thanks indeed- great service"

"Jeff - thanks for the fish. The Wild Bass was out of this world, couldn't be fresher. I would be delighted to buy all our fish from you in the future due to your excellent service and quality."

"Order received and just to tell you how please I am with the quality of the fish,especially the scallops"

"Thankyou for our delivery of delicious fish last week all beautifully packed and it travelled brilliantly - we shall be back for more very soon! Thanks again for the great service."

"Mussels arrived yesterday (Friday) beautifully packed and in superb condition. They were excellent - the best mussels I've eaten for years. I shall be back for more."

"Thank you, my order arrived in perfect condition at 8.45am this morning. What excellent service. Please let me have a few cards and a product or price lists and I will distribute the around my friends. Without trying to be condescending, you deserve a great deal of success on this one, congratulations."

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