R,G Stephensons, fishmerchants of Fleetwood were established in 1945 by jasons grandfather, jason who is now the proud owner of the cottage followed the family tradition and went into the fish business over 20 years ago.
Over 60 years later R.G.Stephensons are still an independently owned and run family concern supplying top quality fresh fish daily to The Cottage and many other establishments on the fylde coast.
Jason is on the docks at the fishmarket every day, he is passionate about his fish, quality and freshness are paramount and the key factors in customer satisfaction.
All of our fish is fished from sustainable stocks in British waters.
We only serve best fresh Scottish haddock which is brought by road from Aberdeen daily.
All of our other varieties of fish are purchased daily at fleetwood fish market.
7am Arrive at the market
7.30am Auction begins.
8.30am The fish is processed at stephensons, filleted, skinned, & boned
11am The fish is delivered to the Cottage.
Lunch time, happy customers!!!!
Fish is good for you, it is an excellent source of first class protein, it contains vitamins A & D in oil rich fish & vitamins B, iron, calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphourus, potassium, selenium, sodium, iodine, fluorine and zinc.
Fish is low in salt which is surprising as most fish spend their lives in salt water.
Fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids essential polyunsaturated fats which help reduce cholesterol.
Some researchers claim that eating oil rich fish can boost your brain power and decrease the risk of dementia, depression and poor memory.
Current research suggests that eating at least one portion of fish a week as part of a healthy diet greatly reduces your risk of having a heart attack.
This is a very popular white flesh fish, with chunky flakes and mild in flavor.
A north of England favorite, haddock has a firm white flesh, Scottish haddock is delicious and arguably the best.
Also known as silver hake with its soft delicate texture, hake feeds on herrings which give it a distinct full flavor.
Is a large flat fish with very white and creamy flavor and meaty textured flesh, melts in the mouth.
Is best in season July to October but available all year round, A flat fish served with skin on,with a sweet delicate flavor
Also known as the king of fish, it is considered to be the finest of flat fish, firm snow white flesh and a fine delicate taste
Smaller but not dissimilar to plaice, but sweeter in flavor.
A firm meaty fish, bursting with flavor, served with skin on.
Also known as Scottish halibut, a firm white meaty fish with large robust flakes.
The meat from skate wings is quite stringy and an acquired taste, strong in flavor the marmite of fish, you will love them or hate them.
One of the finest flavored and fine textured small flat fish, served on the bone its white flesh has an exquisite flavor.
Not called lemon because it tastes of lemon, but because it has lemon spots, mild in flavor, soft in texture.
The largest member of the cod family, soft white flakes, rarely available so try it when it is.
Monkfish tails are small but very solid, meaty and filling the meat is white and moist with a texture all of its own.