The Freshest Fish
Walter Purkis have always made the effort to source the best quality fresh fish we can find and to that end both shops have day supplies coming in from Billingsgate Market, Cornwall, Devon, Grimsby, Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and many other fishing ports around Great Britain. There is also a Twice weekly delivery from Europe with some of the more exotic fish and shellfish.
Our Typical Wet Fish Selection
Cod Fillet, Cod Cutlets, Codling, Haddock Fillets, Herrings, Mackerel, Coley Fillets, Huss, Plaice, Best Plaice, Small Plaice Fillets, Pollock, Lemon Sole, Slip Dover Soles, Dover Soles (various sizes), Monk Fish, Skate Wings, Skate Middles, Skate Knobs, Farmed Sea Bream, Wild Black Bream, Wild Sea Bass, Whitting, Huss, Grey Mullet, Red Mullet, Anchoveys, Comger Eel, Snapper, Tuna, Sword Fish, Sardines, Sprats, Red Fish, Farmed Salmon Steaks, Farmed Salmon Fillets, Farmed Whole Salmon (various sizes), Wild Scottish Salmon(seasonal), Halibut, Hake, Turbot, Farmed Rainbow Trout, Wild Sea Trout (sewing), Brill, Gurnard, Red Mullet, John Dory, Melva, Esparda, Carp, Squid, Cuttle Fish, Octopus, Whitebait, Cod Roe (fresh and boiled), Haddock Roe, Soft Herring Roe
Know where your fresh fish comes from
We always want to have the best quality and selection of fish on our counter for our customers. Because catches vary with each boat and with regional and seasonal differences we source from a variety of different markets and suppliers. This can make it hard for the consumer to know where their particular fish has come from.
If you want to know more about the fish you are buying in our shops please take a look at the information on our shop labels or talk to our staff who will be happy to help.
On this tuna label you can see exactly what species it is from the latin name. The numbered area tells you exactly where it was caught, using what method and the “Wild” tells you it is not a farmed fish
On this Lemon Sole label you can see that it has been caught by a line fishing method. The “Wild” tag tells you it is not a farmed fish. The numbered area tells you exactly where it was caught in this case Atlantic Area 27 which is the North eastern segment and applies to waters around the UK.
With these two salmon examples you can see that the one on the right is a farmed salmon from a Scottish Loch whereas the other on the left has been caught in the most traditional way, direct from a Scottish river. Wild salmon have official tags on the mouth or gills as proof of origin.
Latest fishmonger blog posts on fresh fish
We post weekly with food ideas, recipes and cooking tips featuring all the different types of fish we have in the shops.
Fish For Chinese New Year 2025
Chinese New Year 2025 starts on Jan 29th. It is a time for having a splendid meal and we have a great selection of lobsters and fresh fish for delicious and auspicious Chinese New Year celebrations.
Cullen Skink Recipe 2025 – Smoked Haddock Soup
Cullen skink is a very traditional thick Scottish soup made of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. It is full of comforting ingredients and packed with flavour. Perfect for Burns Night.
Light And Healthy Fish Dishes For New Year 2025
After the Christmas and New Year festivities January is is a time when we all want to have some lighter dish with less calories on our menu. High in protein and low in calories light and healthy fish meals are a great choice.