Shell Fish

Fresh, sweet and full of character, our shellfish is sourced from trusted waters and chosen for quality above all else. From simple classics to special-occasion favourites, we offer shellfish that’s prepared with care and ready to be enjoyed at its best.

Prawns (Cold Water)

Cold water prawns are prized for their sweet flavour and firm texture, making them ideal for salads, sandwiches and classic seafood dishes. Typically cooked soon after landing to lock in freshness, they’re ready to eat and easy to enjoy, whether served simply or as part of something special.

Prawns (King)

King prawns are larger and meatier, with a mild, sweet flavour and a firm bite that stands up well to cooking. Versatile and popular, they’re ideal for grilling, pan-frying or adding to curries and pasta dishes, making them a reliable choice for both everyday meals and special occasions.

Crevettes

Crevettes are small, sweet prawns, valued for their delicate flavour and firm texture. Usually cooked soon after landing to preserve freshness, they’re ready to eat and ideal for salads, sandwiches, seafood platters and classic prawn dishes. Light, versatile and easy to use, crevettes are a popular choice for simple, elegant meals.

Langoustine (Special Order)

Langoustines, also known as Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), are prized for their sweet, delicate meat and fine texture. Often enjoyed simply to let their flavour shine, they’re excellent grilled, lightly boiled or used in elegant seafood dishes, making them a popular choice when something a little special is called for.

Brown Shrimp

Brown shrimp are small, sweet and full of flavour, prized for their firm texture and distinctive taste. Traditionally caught along the Norfolk coast for generations, they’re usually cooked and peeled, ready to enjoy in sandwiches, salads, omelettes or classic potted shrimp — a true taste of local heritage.

Mussels

Mussels are a classic shellfish, valued for their tender texture and clean, briny flavour. Sourced from well-known growing areas such as Shetland, Brancaster and the Lincolnshire coast, as well as premium farms in New Zealand, they reflect the character of the waters they come from. Quick and simple to cook, mussels are ideal for steaming, grilling or adding to broths and sauces, making them a versatile and satisfying choice.

Cockles

Cockles are a traditional shellfish with a firm texture and a distinctive, lightly briny flavour. Landed from coastal waters around the UK, including areas such as the Wash and the East Coast, they’ve long been part of local food culture. Usually cooked and ready to eat, cockles are well suited to simple dishes, seafood platters or classic preparations that let their natural flavour shine.

Clams

Clams are a versatile shellfish with a firm, succulent texture and a clean, briny flavour. Popular in cuisines around the world, they’re excellent steamed, grilled or added to pasta and seafood dishes, where their natural juices enhance sauces and broths. Simple to cook and full of character, clams reward straightforward preparation.

Whelks

Whelks are a long-standing coastal favourite, known for their firm texture and distinctive, savoury flavour. Traditionally gathered and enjoyed around the East Coast, they’re usually cooked and ready to eat, making them a popular choice for seafood platters or enjoyed simply with a touch of seasoning — a true taste of the seaside.

Crab (Seasonal)

Crab is one of the great treasures of our coast, long celebrated for its sweet, delicate meat and unmistakable flavour. Highly seasonal and increasingly prized, local crab has become something of a delicacy, best enjoyed when in season and at its freshest. Whether served simply or used in classic dishes, it remains a standout shellfish that truly reflects the character of our coastal waters.

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Lobster

Lobster is another much-loved seasonal catch from our coast, prized for its sweet, firm meat and depth of flavour. Now highly sought after and landed in limited quantities, it’s very much a special-occasion shellfish — but one that rewards the effort with truly exceptional eating when enjoyed at its best.

Scallops

Scallops are prized for their sweet, delicate flavour and firm yet tender texture, whether enjoyed roe-on or roe-off. From our surrounding seas you’ll find several varieties, including larger King scallops, smaller Queen scallops, and carefully hand-dived scallops, each offering its own character. Best cooked simply, scallops reward gentle handling and are a favourite for those looking for something special.

Oyster

Oysters are celebrated for their fresh, briny character and sense of place, with ours sourced from renowned areas such as Mersea Island, Maldon, Colchester and other parts of the Essex coast. Each growing ground lends its own subtle qualities, from clean, mineral notes to a fuller, rounded finish. Best enjoyed simply, oysters offer a classic taste of our coastal waters at their finest. Since Roman Times.

Crayfish

Crayfish have a sweet, delicate flavour and a firm texture, often likened to lobster but lighter in character. Freshwater crayfish from rivers and lakes offer a clean, subtle taste, while imported varieties tend to be slightly richer and more robust. Most commonly sold as cooked tails, they’re ready to use and ideal for salads, pasta dishes and simple seafood recipes that let their natural sweetness come through.