Fish On The Quay Ltd — Exmouth
As our national showcase of award recipients continues—in no particular order—the National Federation of Fishmongers is immensely proud to celebrate an exceptional recipient of our highest tier of recognition: Fish On The Quay Ltd!
Building on their outstanding achievement of being named Best in South West 2025, Simon and his talented team continue to showcase independent retail at its absolute finest
Operating at the heart of their coastal community, they bring together direct quay to counter provenance, chef-led innovation, and an unbeatable community spirit.
Reflecting on their entry, the NFF judging panel was deeply impressed by their direct connection to local boats and their exceptional team skill:
"Buying directly from Exmouth fishermen, combined with carefully selected seafood from further afield, gives the business a genuine sense of place and provenance. Bringing experienced fishmongers and chefs together has enabled Fish On The Quay to combine traditional fishmongery and specialist preparation with an extensive range of products made in-house, demonstrating both technical ability and real ambition."
The judges were equally touched by the incredible bond Fish On The Quay has built with the people they serve:
"Perhaps most memorable was the relationship built with your community. An entry that includes helping customers not only with their fish, but occasionally with alarm clocks, car batteries and electricity bills, says something rather special about the place a business occupies! What came through most strongly was a business that connects the local catch, skilled fishmongering and genuine community spirit in a way that makes it far more than simply a place to buy fish."
To Simon and the entire team at Fish On The Quay Ltd: thank you for setting such an inspiring, generous, and high-standard benchmark for British fishmongery.
Congratulations on your Award of Excellence for 2026/27! 
Keep your eyes on our page as we continue showcasing each of our incredible Quality Award winners individually over the coming weeks!
