South African Fish Suppliers based in the UK

[Cheffie]

Does anyone know where South African fish such as Snoek, Kingklip, Prawns, Calamari can be supplied from? I was thinking of being based in the UK.

Thanks

Hi Shells

Firstly some questions back to you:
Do you want commercial or domestic supplies of fish?

What are the quantities of seafood required?

Do you require fresh or frozen?

Do you require delivery?

Are price points an option?

Snoek - the only alternative to this would be AUSTRALIAN Barracouta as Snoek is still not legally imported into the UK

Kingklip - the local equivalent is Scottish Black Ling - unfortunately the local Ruby or Pink Ling (being identical to Kingklip) isn't always available.

Prawns - depending on what prawns you're referring to, Madagascar marine prawns are readily available over here in Tiger/ King/ Queen varieties. I'd recommend the Penaeus Indicus species (White Tiger) and depending on their grading (count per kilo) their price varies quite significantly.

Calamari - whilst having sample a fair range of calamari from different corners, I'd HIGHLY recommend the Loligo Opalescens species. When you try this, you'll understand that the Ilex Argentinus doesn't hold a candle to it

I realise that some people will wonder the reasons for the Latin names.. should your local fishmonger be any good then he'll be able to source these specific products for you.

Please shout for any further advice as I will gladly assist where needed.

Thanks for the heads up Duckie - I'd personally bribe Shellsbells to cook you some seafood on your next visit over here for your troubles if I were you... on a braai

Rugby fairy.. As mentioned before, chance would be a fine thing. Unless its coming over in Diplomatic pouch or friends luggage, on a commercial basis it's HIGHLY unlikely