Fresh fish has been landed from the Stade in Hastings Old Town for over 1,000 years.
Hastings has the largest beach-launched fleet in Europe and fishermen use sustainable practices such as adapting their nets and fishing patterns to the fish that are in the local area and using safe fishing methods to help maintain stocks and habitats. As a result of this, Hastings has one of the strongest fishing stocks in the country and is regarded internationally as an example of best practice in sustainable fishing methods among professional associations, fishing fleets and chefs.
Search our directories to find your nearest retailer; the Hastings Fish brand represents a ‘stamp of approval’ and means when you see the logo at a fishmonger, wholesaler, on a restaurant menu or at a food kiosk, you're getting local, sustainably sourced fish.
The Fish
The nature of the Hastings fleet fishing boats and the sustainable fishing methods means that you can be assured that the fish caught is fresh and of great quality. The mix of their catch is often seasonal, with different species available at various times of the year with the tides, fish stocks and the weather partly dictating what and how much is caught.
The chefs
Hear from two local chefs about why they love Hastings Fish, what they do with it, and what dishes their customers like best.
