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The Feast of the Seven Fishes

The Feast of the Seven Fishes Jenkins and Son Fishmongers

When it comes to culinary traditions and celebrations, the Italians have been streets ahead for generations and one festivity that has its origins in southern Italy is the feast of the seven fishes.  This Christmas Eve feast pays homage to the rich marine waters surrounding Italy and the creativity of chefs and family heads hoping […]

What fish is in season in November?

What fish is in season in November? Jenkins and Son Fishmongers of Deal, Kent

A question we’re always asked is what fish is in season in November? As we approach the colder months of the year, we start to berate the poor weather and the lack of sun we get during the winter. But for those in the fish trade, November is a fantastic time to go fishing! Seawater […]

Halloween Food Ideas with Fish

Halloween Food Ideas Fish Jenkins & Son Fishmonger

Have you ever considered Halloween food ideas with fish? It’s Halloween season, and it’s time to start thinking about that all important party food for your event, whether you’re holding it on Saturday 29th or Sunday 30th October. Fish may not be the first thought when it comes to food to use to create a […]

Eating Shellfish When There Is An ‘R’ In The Month

Shellfish When There Is An 'R' In The Month

Do you know about the ‘shellfish when there is an ‘R’ in the month’ rule? There’s a long-accepted old wives’ tale that we should only eat shellfish when there’s an ‘R’ in the month. According to the rule, we should only indulge indulge in delicious oysters, clams, and mussels from September through to April and […]

Looking for sustainable seafood? We’ve got you

Sustainable seafood at Jenkins & Son Fishmongers in UK, 2021

We discover which seafood is most sustainable and discuss the most sustainable seafood options in the UK in 2021. Do you want to know which seafood is most sustainable? According to FishForward, overfishing is one of the most significant threats to the health of seas and its inhabitants. Illegal and unregulated fishing accounts for up […]

Fish by any other name

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Cod, haddock, salmon, tuna and prawns… these five make up more than 70% of all seafood sold in Britain. And yes, they are all good old favourites but there are so many other fish, lesser-known but also delicious and much more sustainable. Some have names that are unfamiliar to us so we don’t try them, […]

Smokin’!

hot-smoked-salmon

Fall in love with smoked fish Smoking fish started out as a way to preserve fish, with fish salted then dried or smoked. But something magic happens during the smoking alchemy which adds richness and flavour like no other to many types of fish and seafood so we now use the technique to produce simply […]

Home Delivery Menus

Fresh fish direct to your door Little beats the convenience of having your fresh fish and seafood delivered direct to your door and we deliver free to Deal and most of East Kent (that’s CT postcodes)* We also have a great range of high quality frozen options and lovely ready-made dishes cooked for you in […]

On holiday

Jenkins & Son is closed for a short holiday from 1st to the 7th January 2021. We reopen on Friday 8th January and home deliveries will resume from 14th January.