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Channel Fisheries was started by Nigel Ward and Martin Purnell
in 1981. Nigel trained as a chef with Trust House Forte and Martin came from a
sales background.
Our initial customer base was in Bath, Bristol and
Weston-super-Mare and consisted mainly of French, Italian and Greek
restauranteurs. We learned very quickly that the quality and freshness of
our fish was the major factor considered by our customers when choosing their
suppliers.
In 1984, our business expanded into Gloucestershire and
Warwickshire, supplying the ever growing Country House Hotel market and it was
around this time that we were asked to supply our first Michelin Star
customers, further enhancing our reputation for quality and taking the business
to a new higher level.
By 2001 we were supplying the Ritz Hotel, The Hotel
Intercontinental, the House of Commons, several of the leading Gentlemen's
dining clubs and many Michelin star establishments. In 2006, we were granted
the Royal Warrant after many years of service to the Royal Household, and for
us a recognition of 25 years dedication to quality .
Today, the company is recognised as one of the country's leading
suppliers of fresh fish. Our portfolio of customers continues to grow and
includes some of the most exclusive hotels and restaurants in the U.K.
Nigel and Martin are still both involved on a daily basis with
all aspects of the business, including the morning's purchases from Brixham
market and dealing personally with customer enquiries.
All of our local fish is purchased daily from the day boat fleet
on Brixham, Plymouth and Looe markets, other species are sourced from Scotland,
Brittany and Rungis market in Paris.
We have on site a dedicated and highly trained team who are able
to offer a full preparation service.
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