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Fresh Brixham Sardines
Fresh Brixham Sardines
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Fresh Brixham Sardines
Fresh Brixham Sardines
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Fresh Wild Sardines

£6.95

Available from the freezer

Only premium fish are hand-selected

Our fishmongers prepare it within hours

Sent direct from the Brixham quayside

Freshness guarantee

Available for Click & Collect

Details

Sardines are an incredibly nutritious seafood and rife on our South West coast - these Sardines will arrive to you as they're landed on the market. They are high in Omega 3 and come with an incredible flavour profile.

Best flashed over charcoal or under the grill.

Fresh Sardines Specs
Portion Size:
Min 400g
Serves:
Serves 2
Skin on:
Yes
Bones:
Yes
Can I freeze it?
Yes
Latin name:
Sardina pilchardus
Allergen:
Fish
May contain:
Bones
Ingredients:
FISH
Delivery

Order by 2pm Monday–Thursday or 12pm Friday for next-day seafood delivery to your door.

Minimum spend:
£18 (Tinned/Books)
£30 (Fresh or Frozen Fish)

Delivery rates:
Orders under £49.99 – £6.50
£50–£84.99 – £3.50
£85+ – Free

Royal Mail (Tinned & Books only): £3.50 delivery / Free over £85
Isle of Wight (selected areas): £10

You can select a future delivery date for non-fresh orders, and Pre-12 delivery is available at checkout.
DPD delivers UK Mainland only, excluding the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Click and collect
With Click & Collect, you can order the day’s freshest seafood online and collect it for free from your nearest Rockfish restaurant. Your order will be carefully portioned, vacuum-packed, and stored in our temperature-controlled boxes, ready for you at your chosen time. It’s a simple way to enjoy market-fresh fish at home, with no delivery charge - and every collection also comes with a 10% off dining voucher to use in the restaurant.

Freshness guarantee

We’re dedicated to delivering only the finest premium seafood - so fresh, it sets a new standard, even with our frozen fish. Your satisfaction is our priority, which is why we offer a money-back guarantee if you’re not happy with your order.

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Fresh Sardines

£6.95

Frequently asked questions about Fresh Sardines

Do fresh sardines have bones?

Yes, fresh sardines have bones. Ours are sold whole, so each fish has a central backbone and a row of fine pin bones. Once a sardine is grilled the flesh lifts cleanly away from the backbone, and the smaller bones are fine enough that many people simply eat them.

Can you eat the bones in fresh sardines?

You can eat the fine pin bones in a fresh sardine, but most people leave the backbone. Tinned sardine bones are soft because canning cooks them under pressure, while a fresh grilled sardine keeps a firmer spine. Lift the fillets off with a fork and the backbone comes away in one piece.

What is the best way to cook fresh sardines?

Fresh sardines are best cooked quickly over charcoal or under a very hot grill. Rub them with a little oil and sea salt, then give them two to three minutes on each side until the skin blisters and the flesh comes away from the bone. A squeeze of lemon is all they need.

How many people does a pack of fresh sardines serve?

A pack of Rockfish fresh sardines weighs a minimum of 400g and serves two people. The sardines are sold whole, just as they are landed on the market, so the number of fish in a pack varies with the size of the catch that day.

Can you freeze fresh sardines?

Yes, fresh sardines can be frozen. Freeze them on the day they arrive and, for the best quality, use them within about three months, defrosting overnight in the fridge. If you are not freezing them, keep them refrigerated and use by the date on the pack. Oily fish like sardines are at their best eaten as fresh as possible.

Where are Rockfish fresh sardines caught?

Our fresh sardines are wild caught in South West waters and landed to Brixham in Devon. The species is Sardina pilchardus, the same fish that is traditionally known as the Cornish pilchard when fully grown. Each pack tells you the boat that caught your fish.

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Two workers handling fresh fish on the quayside in Brixham next to stacked blue and white crates, with a harbuor and masts visible in the background under an overcast sky.
Two workers handling fresh fish on the quayside in Brixham next to stacked blue and white crates, with a harbuor and masts visible in the background under an overcast sky.

Why is Rockfish fish so fresh?

At Rockfish, we pride ourselves on delivering the freshest fish you can find. Our location right on the quayside means we’re just steps away from the day’s catch. This proximity allows us to inspect and select only the finest quality fish, ensuring that what reaches your plate is nothing short of exceptional. From the moment the fish is landed, it takes just a short 17-meter journey to our dedicated fishmonger unit, where it’s expertly prepared within hours.

A close-up action shot of a fisherman's gloved hands filleting a fresh orange salmon fillet over a blue plastic container, with a metal sink in the background.
A close-up action shot of a fisherman's gloved hands filleting a fresh orange salmon fillet over a blue plastic container, with a metal sink in the background.

How is the fish prepared?

To maintain peak freshness, we portion and vacuum-pack every piece of seafood on the same day it’s landed. This keeps the fish in pristine condition, clean, and easy to handle for cooking. Whether it’s destined for our restaurants or your home, you can trust that Rockfish fish is as fresh as it gets - straight from the sea to your table in record time.

2 portions of vac packed fish from Rockfish being held
2 portions of vac packed fish from Rockfish being held

How does my fish arrive?

Your fish portions are individually vac packed which keeps the fish pristine, easy to handle, and completely odour-free, making unpacking and storing a breeze. All of the fish clearly identifies the boat that caught it giving full traceability and links you to cooking instructions.

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Sustainable packaging

We also take pride in our sustainable packaging. Our delivery boxes are made from recycled plastics, offering strength and excellent insulation to keep your seafood perfectly chilled throughout its journey to your home. Our boxes are so good your order will stay cold for up to 48 hours which is much longer than your order will take to arrive to you.

You can even return your box to us, and we’ll work with our recycling partner to transform it into outdoor furniture - creating a sustainable loop for your order.

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