Best Shellfish
Walter Purkis has always made a specialty of sourcing the best shellfish available 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. Look out for our freshly boiled lobsters and crabs
There is also a twice weekly delivery from Europe with some of the more exotic shellfish.
Typical Shellfish Selection:
Latest Blog Posts For Shellfish
Irish Oysters and Guinness For St Patricks Day 2026
Oysters with a dash of lemon and served with Guinness , go beautifully together. A very tasty and a really traditional combination. Perfect for St Patricks Day on the 17th March.
The Purkis Fish Pie
Try this delicious and easy recipe for a very tasty Purkis fish pie. This combination has a crispy cheesy topping which makes it perfect comfort food for the colder weather. Fish pie is always a great dish for a supper party with friends or to make ahead and serve for a big family gathering.
Smoked Haddock Pie
This smoked haddock pie is a really stunning. The golden pastry lattice top looks fantastic and will make an impressive meal for family or friends.


