Is Hamiltons Fish fish fresh or frozen?

All of our fish is fresh. We do not stock or sell previously frozen fish. Everything is sourced fresh and prepared to order.

Where does Hamiltons Fish source its fish?

Much of our wild-caught British fish is sourced through Brixham Fish Market. Other products may come from carefully selected fisheries, farms or suppliers depending on season, quality and availability.

How is fresh fish packed by Hamiltons Fish?

Most products are vacuum packed and clearly labelled. Delivery orders are packed in recyclable cardboard boxes with natural wool insulation and chilled gel packs to help keep everything cold in transit.

Can I freeze fresh fish from Hamiltons Fish?

Most fresh fish can be frozen at home on the day of delivery and used within three months. Exact guidance is shown on the product label.

How long does fresh fish keep in the fridge?

Each product arrives with a use-by date on the label. Most fresh fish will keep for several days in the fridge if stored correctly below 5°C.

Is all fish from Hamiltons Fish sourced from Brixham?

No. Brixham Fish Market is an important source for many wild British species, but not every product comes from Brixham. Salmon, farmed fish, shellfish and smoked products may come from other carefully selected sources.

Our Fish | Fresh British Seafood

Our Fish

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Fresh British Seafood, Prepared to Order

At Hamiltons Fish, your seafood is not taken from stock and sent from a shelf. We source, prepare and pack your fish specifically for your order, with much of our fresh fish bought through Brixham Fish Market and prepared by our team in Bovey Tracey.

How We Handle Your Fish

From sourcing to packing, everything is built around freshness, care and clear information.

You choose your seafood

Browse our fresh fish, shellfish, smoked fish and fish boxes online, then choose the products and preparation you would like.

We source to order

Your order helps guide what we buy, so fish is sourced for real customer orders rather than sitting in stock.

Prepared by our team

Your fish is filleted, portioned, trimmed or packed by our team in Bovey Tracey, ready for delivery or collection.

Ready on your chosen day

DPD next-day across the UK mainland. One-hour delivery window with full tracking. Or Collection from Bovey Tracey or Launceston.

What Makes Our Fish Different

Fresh to Order

No Stock Held

Your fish is sourced and prepared for your order, not picked from a long-held stock counter.

Sourced Through

Brixham

Much of our fresh fish is bought through Brixham Fish Market and prepared in Bovey Tracey.

Packed With Care

Vacuum Packed

Most products are vacuum packed, clearly labelled and sent with use-by information.

Customer Rated

4.9/5

Trusted by thousands of customers across the UK for fresh seafood delivered properly.

Freshness is built into the way we work. We do not simply pick fish from stock and send it out days later.

Sourced, Prepared and Packed With Care

Hamiltons Fish is based in Bovey Tracey, Devon. We combine proper fishmonger skills with careful online ordering, so customers across the UK can receive fresh seafood in excellent condition. Our approach is simple: source well, prepare properly, pack carefully and give customers clear information.

What to Expect From Your Order

Fresh fish, sourced properly

We buy fresh fish with care, using Brixham Fish Market for many of our wild-caught British species. This gives us access to excellent day-boat and market-landed seafood from the South West and wider North East Atlantic.

Prepared by fishmongers

Your fish is handled by our own team in Bovey Tracey. Depending on the product, it may be filleted, skinned, trimmed, portioned, smoked, packed or prepared to your chosen option.

Packed to stay cold

Orders are packed carefully for delivery or collection. Delivery orders are packed in recyclable cardboard boxes with wool insulation and chilled gel packs, with no polystyrene.

Clearly labelled

Every item is labelled with key product information, including use-by guidance. Most fresh fish is suitable for freezing at home, with exact information shown on the label.

Fresh, Not Overcomplicated

Fish is a natural product, so size, shape, colour and availability can vary. That is part of buying proper fresh seafood. We prepare your order carefully and make sensible substitutions only where needed, always with quality in mind.

A note on natural variation

Fresh fish is a natural product. Size, shape, colour and exact appearance can vary depending on the catch and the season. We prepare every order with care and always with quality in mind.

Ready to choose your fish?

Browse the range, choose your delivery or collection day, and we will prepare your order with care.

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Our Fish FAQs

Where does your fish come from?

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We source a large proportion of our wild fish directly from Brixham Fish Market, one of the UK’s leading seafood auctions.

Our team buys fish daily based on quality, seasonality and availability, helping us offer an ever-changing range of fresh British seafood. We also work with carefully selected suppliers around the UK and further afield for specialist species and shellfish.

Is your fish fresh or frozen?

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All seafood sold by Hamiltons Fish is fresh and never previously frozen.

We no longer sell frozen seafood and do not stock previously frozen fish. Most seafood is sourced and prepared specifically for customer orders based on the selected delivery or collection date, allowing us to offer exceptionally fresh seafood prepared close to dispatch.

How is your fish prepared?

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All seafood is professionally prepared by our fishmongers in Bovey Tracey.

Depending on the product, fish can be supplied whole, filleted, skinned or portioned. Every order is vacuum packed and labelled individually for freshness and convenience.

How long will your fresh fish last?

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Most fresh fish will comfortably keep for around 3-4 days in the fridge from delivery when stored correctly below 5°C.

Every product includes clear storage guidance and a use-by date label. Because our seafood is delivered fresh rather than frozen, we recommend refrigerating products as soon as possible after delivery or collection.

Can you freeze your fish at home?

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Yes - all of our fresh seafood is suitable for home freezing.

For best results, freeze products on the day of delivery or collection and use within 3 months. Full storage guidance is included on product labels.

Is your seafood sustainably sourced?

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We believe good seafood starts with responsible sourcing. We focus heavily on seasonal British seafood and source daily through Brixham Fish Market, where many boats operate shorter day trips with lower environmental impact.

Buying according to seasonality and availability also helps us reduce waste while supporting a more responsible seafood supply chain.

Why does your seafood range change regularly?

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Fresh seafood availability changes throughout the year depending on seasonality, weather and what is landing at market.

Because we source fresh seafood to order rather than relying on frozen stock, some products may regularly change or be unavailable. This helps us offer seafood at its best throughout the seasons.

Why choose Hamiltons Fish?

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Hamiltons Fish combines traditional fishmonger knowledge with modern nationwide seafood delivery.

Our seafood is carefully sourced, professionally prepared in Bovey Tracey, vacuum packed for freshness and delivered across mainland UK. By focusing exclusively on fresh, never frozen seafood, we’re able to offer quality and freshness that’s difficult to replicate with frozen stock systems.