The Cornish Fishmonger

The Cornish Fishmonger: Cornish fish and seafood delivered to your door

The Cornish Fishmonger is an online fishmonger from Cornwall selling fresh, smoked and frozen fish and seafood, as well as ready meals and pantry products, with delivery across the UK. The company presents itself as a family business run by the Wing family and states it has been recognised as UK Fishmonger of the Year for two consecutive years. Its offering is built around fresh catch of the day, in-house smoking and fast delivery.

Fresh fish and responsibly sourced seafood

The fresh fish catalogue includes whole fish, portion packs, flavoured fish, frozen fish and fresh fish boxes. The company states it buys from local fishermen and, wherever possible, from small day boats run by Cornish fishermen, with the aim of supporting traditional and sustainable fishing. Featured products include sole, hake, monkfish, tuna and mackerel, as well as seasonal catches such as Cornish bluefin tuna and Cornish sardines.

The shellfish section includes Cornish crab and lobster, cuttlefish, octopus and squid, mussels, clams and cockles, oysters and scallops, prawns and crevettes, and shellfish boxes. The company also sells frozen seafood and a selection of smoked fish.

Smoked fish and ready-to-cook kitchen

The smoked fish is produced in-house and includes smoked salmon, smoked fish boxes, smoked haddock fillets, kippers, smoked mackerel and smoked rainbow trout. The smoked salmon is presented as an award-winning product smoked in-house. The Coastal Kitchen line brings together ready-to-cook dishes, pâtés, pies and pasties, stocks, sauces and soups, as well as Cornish salt, seasonings and butter. The shop completes its range with knives and kitchenware, wine and champagne, and gift vouchers.

Delivery, orders and service

Orders can be placed online or by phone. The company states that orders placed before midday are delivered the next day and that delivery is free on orders over £50. The site describes a packaging method designed to ensure the fish arrives in the best possible condition. The company also offers the option of in-store collection (Click & Collect).

Editorial content and outreach

The site publishes recipes, how-to videos and news articles about fish and seafood. Topics covered include fish seasonality, the shortage of fresh Cornish mackerel, the first bluefin tuna catch of the season, the Cornish sardine fishery and a native oyster restoration project in the River Fal. The company also mentions outreach activities, such as a visit from students on the Environmental Health Practitioner degree course.

Wholesale and professional customers

In addition to retail sales, The Cornish Fishmonger has a wholesale line and notes that its team of fishmongers prepares and fillets seafood both for home cooking and for Michelin-starred chefs.