Hake Fillets

We've always sold more Hake than Cod.

Over the years, our customers have come to trust us when we recommend a species and Hake has become one of the true success stories of The Fish Shop. Caught by Cornish gill-netters, the quality of the fish is exceptional. Hake is a delicate species that requires careful handling from the moment it's landed, but when treated properly the results are spectacular. The flesh is beautifully white with large flakes, a clean flavour and a texture that sits somewhere between Cod and Haddock.

Much of our Hake arrives from Newlyn and Brixham, where generations of fishermen have perfected the art of catching and handling these wonderful fish.

Availability can sometimes become challenging during the spring months when weather and fishing patterns affect landings. When that happens, we simply wait. We won't buy Hake from elsewhere just to fill the counter. We'd rather have no Hake than compromise on quality.

Smaller fish are expertly filleted and pin-boned by #TeamFish, whilst the very largest fish are often cut into premium loins and steaks. If you've never tried Hake before, you're missing one of the finest fish landed around our coast.

The fish that converted a generation of Cod lovers.

Did You Know...
Hake were once considered an undervalued species in the UK and much of the catch was exported to Spain, where they have long been regarded as one of the country's favourite fish. Today, British consumers are finally discovering what Spanish chefs have known for generations - Hake is a magnificent eating fish.

The scientific name Merluccius merluccius is wonderfully repetitive and translates simply to 'European Hake'. Sometimes scientists aren't nearly as imaginative as fishmongers.

One of the best fish in the sea and still one of Britain's best-kept secrets.