How to Eat Tinned Fish and Still Feel Fancy
A love letter to British seafood – past, present, and proudly tinned (with a nod to our flavour-loving friends across Europe).
Why Tinned Fish Feels Like Home
Fish isn’t just food in my family – it’s part of our identity.
My great grandad Ben used to haul his seafood stall from Fulham to Putney by hand. My Nan Rose worked magic in her tiny kitchen – eels wriggling in the sink, cockles to clean, jelly to set, and prawns to peel. She prepared everything for the stall from scratch, making sure it was ready to sell from the barrow the next morning.
At 13, I wanted to go on a school trip. My mum said yes – but only if I earned my spending money (I think she thought that was never going to happen). So, I joined my cousins at the family fishmongers. It was a cold, messy, eye-opening start to working life… and I loved every second (even the stripy blue apron and welly boots).
Even now, we can’t resist detouring to fish shacks and coastal markets on holidays and staycations - from Cornwall to Cantabria. We’re always chasing that next beautiful tin or smokey fillet to bring home.
So, when I found producers like Sea Sisters, San Sebastián anchovies, and our growing collection of Portuguese tins, I knew they belonged on our shelves.
These are tins with character, made by people who care about the sea, flavour, and sharing good food.
Why We Stock These Tinned Fish (And How to Use Them)
These are not emergency tins!
These are small-batch, beautifully made, chef-loved tins – perfect for weeknights, dinner parties, or gifts that surprise and delight.
Sea Sisters – British-caught mussels, trout, cockles
San Sebastián Anchovies – rich, savoury, perfect with wine
Portuguese Mackerel & Tuna Fillets – line-caught, hand-packed
Boneless Sardines – smooth, buttery texture, ready to serve
Gifting-ready tins – eye-catching labels, no extra wrapping needed
7 Fancy Ways to Eat Tinned Fish (No Cooking Required)
1. Simply, with bread
Try San Sebastián anchovies with fresh break, add a cold sherry or cider -you're hosting already.
2. With Warm Potatoes and Lemon Crème Fraîche
Top steamed new potatoes with flaked Portuguese tuna, lemon, crème fraîche, and chopped parsley. A little salt, a lot of satisfaction.
3. On Toast with Tomatoes
Toasted sourdough + boneless sardines + tomatoes comfort, sorted. Bonus points for adding roasted peppers.
4. Tossed Through Spaghetti or Risotto
Use smoked mussels or mackerel fillets stirred into a lemon and herb pasta.
5. Built Into a British Tapas Board
Serve trout, sardines, and cockles alongside pickles, crackers, olives - Perfect for a no-cook dinner party.
6. Inside a Baguette with Mustard and Pickles
Flake mackerel or tuna fillets into a sandwich with sharp relish or fennel slaw. Take it to the park and eat like royalty.
7. As a Gift to Impress the Foodie in Your Life
Perfect for cheese nights, host gifts, or seafood lovers who’ve tried it all.
Bestsellers to Start With
Sea Sisters Smoked Mussels – delicate, sweet, lightly spiced
San Sebastián Anchovies – salty, velvety, beautifully intense
Portuguese Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil – clean, flavourful, meal-ready
Boneless Sardines – buttery, smooth, easy to plate
The Wee Fish Supper Gift Box – a British tapas night in a box
Explore the Full Collection →
Gifting Fish? Trust Us.
🐚 Wee Fish Supper – Three standout tins + snacks
🐟 Big Fish Box – A full-on seafood selection for sharing
✨ The Host With the Mostest – Mixes fish, sauces, napkins & joy
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