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
Oyster Season 2026
Oysters are back in our shops. Its the start of a new oyster season and the first boxes of these most sought after shellfish are ready and waiting
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Spaghetti Alle Vongole is a dish that is very popular throughout Italy. It is thought that the recipe originates from Venice however it's so tasty that has now become a classic Italian dish.
Moules Mariniere Recipe
Now is the season for Mussels (it runs from September to March) One of the best ways to cook them is Moules Mariniere. If you haven't tried them before this basic recipe will get you started. As with many shellfish dishes simple cooking is often the very best way