This man rocks my world…read more I've quite inadvertently started setting him challenges which have included: "Mark, I want a hare." "Mark, I want a box full of angry crayfish" "Mark, I want something for dinner but I don't know what. Be a good chap and get me something tasty?" "Mark, I want foie gras. Not cheap sh*tty stuff in a jar, I want big hunks of liver." "Mark, I'm redecorating my flat and want some wine boxes because I'm a little bit boho and I can't afford shelves at the moment because I spend all my money on foie gras." He must hate me by now, but he always delivers (quite literally...) Plus the girls in the office all fancy him.

LOVE this dude. Seriously. London was crying out for something like this. Because really, we're all…read morelazy. We want the fresh seafood, but are we willing to get up at 3am for it? Nope. I live pretty near Billingsgate. Have done for about 8 years. I've been once. I went for an article I was writing and had a great time (met a fisherman who hated fish - go figure), but once was enough for me. I do not do well with 6am starts. And the last thing I feel like pre-coffee is buying seafood. But I like cooking. I like making tasty things. I like having fresh food that didn't cost the earth in the supermarket (although my local fishmonger is also awesome). I basically want all the good stuff, delivered to my door. Marky Market does that. Not just to your door, but to your office too. I live so close to Billingsgate that I'd have had a very early wake-up call (Mark starts his day at 2:30 am - I'm not even asleep by then a lot of the time). So Qype laughed at me when I got half a kilo of samphire delivered to their office. I made tasty salads with crayfish for a party, everyone was impressed. Even shared some in the pub with some other Qypers. They were happy too. I'll use Marky Market for any special occasion. If you don't like early starts and you like tasty food, you should too.

If you can use a wholesale amount of fish, this is the place to get it. Come early for the action:…read morefishmongers pitching their catches, from the very common to the extremely exotic. There's no question about the quality, the freshness, or the authenticity of these vendors, but they mean business. This is not a market for casual perusal, this is where you go when you have to feed twenty or more people some extremely fresh, extremely flavorful fish.

"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the…read moresea", so says eric cantona! so when i first saw seagulls swarming billingsgate fish market, i knew this is the place to come for your fresh seafood fix! not only were there seagulls but hoards of people even though it was already 6.40am. you see, they start as early as 5am and we were definitely not among the early birds. armed with our buckets for carrying our expected loot, we were well prepared for our catches of the day. the buckets will really come in handy as it will keep your boot clean too! in case you are wondering, they do retail to the general public. of course, they would prefer you buying more than what you need, but the fact that they sold us 2 pieces of salmon fish head for 1 quid should encourage you to come here! a plastic bag was also provide, what a steal!:) the salmon fish head must be the best buy, plenty of flesh was still attached. according to my friend's mom, she will make a nice fish head curry out of it! lots on offer, lots to see. all kinds of seafood cheap as can be! 3 crabs for 7.50 quid?? fillets of cod at various sizes and various prices. the ones we bought were 8 quid per kg. fresh as fresh can be, sea bass, great looking turbot, even grouper! lobsters, scallops with roe(with or without shell), squid, smoked salmon, fresh salmon, monk fish, prawns, sea snails etc. the market was relatively clean but wet. most fishes are not gutted but you do get some stalls selling gutted ones. take your time to go from stall to stall before committing your purchase. some stalls are fresher, others are cheaper! there are also 2 cafes on site. one right by the entrance and another at the opposite end. we dropped in at the one at the other end after our fishy exploits. small cosy little cafe offering full english breakfast! the walls are framed with interesting photos of people who have visited. we shared the mix grill breakfast( baked beans, grilled tomatoes, chips, beef pattie with grilled onions, sausage, bacon, egg, toast and coffee, 5.50 quid) and a haddock breakfast( haddock, 2 poached eggs, toast and coffee, 7 quid). good for 4 persons! additional tea was only 50p each. not quite your tsukiji fish market but certainly billed as the largest fish market in london!

This is a fantastic supplier of genuinely fresh fish and amazing high quality deli foods…read more I trialled the handmade fishcakes, organic eggs, and some of the specialist smoked salmon and mackerel pates...all were superb. Speaking with the owner, it was great to see how really passionate he and the team are about sourcing and providing high quality produce to both commercial clients and individuals like me. A real find!

From the owner: We pride ourselves in sourcing the best available quality fresh fish from All over the UK and…read morebeyond, Based near the south Coast means we have access to some of the best flat fish in the UK from local day boats. We also source our Salmon from probably the most sustainable, low environmental impact farm in the world- Loch Duart. The first freedom food, RSPCA approved farm in the world- it is so good and arrives direct from the farm in the Shetlands that we can sell it as sushi grade! We also hold several market stalls across Sussex and London so please visit out facebook page or website for more info! You can also find our packaged fish at a variety of specialist stores in Sussex and London! We are currently in the running for fishmonger of the year!! so please take your time to vote for us!

One of the oldest fishmongers in the area; since 1977, Sandy's has stocked exceptionally high…read morequality fresh fish. In addition, they sell meat, poultry and cheeses; ranging from venison and 25 sausage varieties, to gorgonzola and edam. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and fish and meat are cut and prepared free of charge. This famly run establishment really is exceptional, and the queues on a Saturday morning hold testament to this!

The best and biggest prawns I have ever seen.. They have a grey selection of seafood and would…read morerecommend this to visitors ..

I am so happy I found this store! I was so tired of the supermarket fish I was actually thinking…read moreabout going to the Billingsgate Fish Market myself. But now I dont have to because the guys of Holloway Fisheries bring you a lot of fresh fish, straight from the ocean (via Billingsate Fish Market ;-) ) for a reasonable price. No posh counter, just the fish in styrofoam boxes and ice. Happy to sell you just one fish or a whole lot and happy to clean the fish as you like it (pan ready). What they have on offer changes daily and depends on what they expect to sell. So for sushi quality tuna you better try on Thursday or Friday early in the day because these are the days they sell this the most (to restaurants). Cash only, but there is a cash machine on the opposite side of the road. They are the first shop at the entrance of the market.

Holloway fisheries is probably the best fishmonger in the immediate area. We found this place to be…read morequite the surprise as they serve fresh fish, octopus, squid and shellfish at a far better quality that the local supermarkets (which its next to). I've been here a few times and always bought the seafood for the paella I always cook for the annual BBQ (and yes it's always a hit!). I can buy enough to feed 15 for around £15 (squid, king prawn, mussels) with a typical largish fish at about £3-4 though these are more much bigger than their supermarket equivalents. If you ask them they will also happily clean and prepare the fish for you. They even have fish heads if you want to make a stock. Apart from the paella ingredients I've also bought red snapper and scallops without any complaints. The great service and a decent range means that I will always come here and it certainly beats an early morning trek to Billingsgate.

Award Winning Sussex Fishmonger…read more - Winner of best Sussex Food/Farm Shop 2012/13 - Winner of best Sussex Food/Farm Shop 2013/14 - Winner of "Fishmonger of the Year 2014" at the Farm shop & Deli Show 2014

Great little shop, we really enjoyed our seafood platter that we got for our anniversary. Dan was…read morehelpful helping us choose which platter to go for. Portions were very generous we were eating it for lunch two days after. Thank you!

....James Y's previous review has really summed this "plaice" up. It is absolutely "cracking"…read more The variety of stock is huge, and so fresh, (any fresher than this, it is still swimming)...!! My first visit today, and I thought I had died and was in Heaven...!! Great staff so willing to help and appear to enjoy their work....so much knowledge. Definitely will be back as a regular Thank you....big plus and top marks

This is a high class fish mongers that excells in oysters, scallops and crabs. The smell of the…read moreplace hits you like a large turbot being slapped in your face and it immediately gets you thinking about what you could create in the kitchen. The staff are really helpful and always give you a few cooking tips. last time I popped in, I bought a dozen oysters which I baked with parmesan on top and a couple of lovely crabs (which were huge) and made the best crab cakes ever. Its not a place you can afford to shop every day but great for a treat or an impressive dinner party.

Wow. The last time I experienced anything close to this was at a fish market in Santa Monica,…read moreCalifornia. If you're an avid fish eater and you appreciate the difference between cargo fish (that reaches the supermarket days or even weeks later) and the freshly caught variety, you have to visit Brighton & Newhaven Fish Sales in Shoreham Harbour (next to Hove Lagoon). This shop is a new addition, in fact just a year old, yet the company has more than 250 years' heritage in the fishing industry here in Brighton. You can even see the boats behind the shop that land fish to the market within hours of capture, ensuring that fish and shellfish are of the highest quality and freshness. Some of the choices on offer include Dover Sole, Plaice, Lemon Sole, Brill, Turbot, Cod, Squid, Cuttle Fish, Bream, Red Mullet, Sea Bass and Crab, Lobster, Mussels, Clams, Oysters and Scallops. The team here are some of the most professional and helpful I've ever encountered to boot, offering advice and cooking instructions if you're a little unclear. If you like fish that melts like butter in your mouth and you don't mind paying a little more for the high quality, supremely fresh produce, I urge you to pay a visit.

This is how fish should be bought and this is how they do it all over Europe - straight off the…read moreboat into a dock-side shop. Its not as cheap as buying it in a supermarket but its 100 times more fresh and its a great place to go and have a nose around. The staff are really helpful and always try and pick out the biggest specimen for you. I can highly recommend the seabass here - they're huge and taste, well, like they've just come off the boat!

This really is a fabulous fish shop. Right on the beach at Hythe by the boats. The array of fish is…read morespectacular. I bought some of their own hot smoked salmon which was superb. I think the fish is a little dearer but everything looks and is really fresh which is want you want. I will definitely be a regular customer in future.

I'm so glad I picked this oyster stand out of all the others! Richard Haward's Oysters is a must!!…read moreI walked up and it wasnt too busy since it was about 11 am on a Tuesday! The were patient and took their time explaining to me the difference between their oysters and where they came. I had their Jersey and Mersea Oysters and they also let me try a Native Oyster on the house! I grabbed some lemons and their house made sauce on the side. They paired so well with the Oysters ans the Oysters were naturally salted, so they were so well balanced with the toppings! Amazing! Some of the best I've ever had, and I enjoyed them with a glass of Prosecco. Just such a great experience!

Freshly shucked oysters on demand, yes please!…read more My tour guide recommended this spot and I'm so glad we stopped. I had four oysters and they were super fresh, tasty, and a great size. The staff were really friendly too. Definitely a good spot if you like oysters!