Le freshly picked garden beans.....
Le straw chips.......
Le anon.
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Wednesday 31 August 2011
Seafish 2aweek - keeping it simple.
Cornish Fishmongers battle it out at Newlyn Fish Festival
Lee Trethewey from Fish For Thought crowned Cornish Fishmonger of the Year 2011
(from L to R) Champion Lee Trethewey with Runner Up Ian Pilkington
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Visitors to this year’s Newlyn Fish Festival were treated to an enthralling display of skill and expertise, as six of Cornwall’s finest fish filleters and fishmongers competed for the coveted title of “Cornish Fishmonger of the Year 2011 supported by Seafood Cornwall Training.” Faced with a series of intense challenges, designed to test a full range of skills, the competitors were judged by three leading industry experts, headed up by Duncan Lucas, multiple National Fishmonger of the Year; Sue Lucas, one of the country’s most experienced fishmongers and award winning ‘ready to eat seafood’ expert; as well as Annie Sibert, owner of the Falmouth based seafood cookery school, ‘My Fish Kitchen’ and Seafish approved instructor for Seafood Cornwall Training. After two closely fought out heats, an adrenaline-filled final round saw Lee Trethewey, representing Fish For Thought, compete against Ian Pilkington from the St Ives seafood company, Matthew Stevens and Son, but there could only be one winner.
Steven Bell from The Fish Boutique – W Stevenson and Sons (Penzance)
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When their time was up, the judges combined their scores and the prestigious title of “Cornish Fishmonger of the Year 2011” was awarded to Lee Trethewey from Fish For Thought. A total of six seafood companies from Cornwall were represented at the event, many of the candidates had not competed before, but were keen to pitch their skills and experience against one another. The winner and runner up received their awards from Nick Crane, presenter of the BBC’s COAST Programme who commented, “I was thrilled to have been involved in an initiative that reminds us that seafood is a delicacy and that good fishmongers should be celebrated and supported. A great day for Cornwall.'
Ian Pilkington from Matthew Stevens and Son (St Ives) in action
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On receiving his trophy, Lee Trethewey said, “Winning this award is a great accolade. Our customers have often commented on the high standard of preparation of the fish they receive, so I knew I was in with a good chance. I shall definitely compete next year to defend my title, it was a nerve racking experience, but it was worth it for sure.” Paul Trudgian, owner of Fish For Thought, said, “This is the first time that we have entered an event such as this. We work very hard to ensure our customers receive produce of the best quality, prepared by experts. We were thrilled and proud to have Lee represent us, at what must be the ‘Oscars’ of the Cornish Fish Industry.”
Judge Duncan Lucas commented, “Sue and I have been privileged to be involved in the first ever Cornish Fishmonger of Year competition. The event was professionally run and as always, meeting six Cornish fishmongers who are enthusiastic about the industry, was great. We would both like to add, that the standard of all six competitors was very high indeed, it was a pleasure to be able to judge such high standards and the close scores proved this. Congratulations to Lee for becoming the overall winner and the current Cornish Champion for 2011.
We are sure this will become an annual event that will just get bigger and bigger. We also want to acknowledge and thank Trelawney Fish for supplying all the fish, as the quality was superb which is critical when running this type of event, in front of the general public.” Sarah Crosbie, Manager of Seafood Cornwall Training who coordinated and sponsored the event, said, “The competition was launched to highlight the expertise of filleters and fishmongers from across the county, at the same time as promoting Cornish fish and the profession to a wider audience. The filleters that took part in the event, as well as their colleagues from across the county are the unsung heroes of our important and vibrant fish industry, here in Cornwall.
The competition has proved to be a huge success, although the youngest at only 24, Lee Trethewey from St Austell, has set a very high standard and has certainly laid down the gauntlet for next year”.
Underway, under the sun, up on the slip.
Just before the sun comes up over Penzance promenade......
through the gaps.......
a busy market morning.......
with top quality JDs from the inshore trawler Elisabeth Veronique.......
along with these cracking red gurnards......
end of the auction for Ocean Fish......
those sardines are still coming.......
one trawl, top and bottom.......
good night's work for the cat, Lyonesse......
this year's Turner Prize entry from Karl........
half mast again.......
Scillies lifeboat, the Whiteheads is on her way to the slip......
at high water on a big Spring tide.....
under the watchful eye of harbourmaster Andrew Munson.
through the gaps.......
a busy market morning.......
with top quality JDs from the inshore trawler Elisabeth Veronique.......
along with these cracking red gurnards......
end of the auction for Ocean Fish......
those sardines are still coming.......
one trawl, top and bottom.......
good night's work for the cat, Lyonesse......
this year's Turner Prize entry from Karl........
half mast again.......
Scillies lifeboat, the Whiteheads is on her way to the slip......
at high water on a big Spring tide.....
under the watchful eye of harbourmaster Andrew Munson.
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Pictures from Newlyn Fish Festival 2011
Good news for Newlyn Fishermen's Mission - talks are underway that might see the Fish Festival expand and run over the entire Bank Holiday weekend in future - Harbourmaster Andrew Munson will be delighted!
Opening this year's festival, Padstow chef Paul Ainsworth from his No6 Restaurant (a winning finalist on the Great British Menu earlier this year) did the honours and gave an affirmative speech on what makes Newlyn and Cornwall special in the culinary world - top quality local produce sourced from fish markets and farms around the county.
A few of the fishiest fish bits of this year's Newlyn Fish Festival......
Opening this year's festival, Padstow chef Paul Ainsworth from his No6 Restaurant (a winning finalist on the Great British Menu earlier this year) did the honours and gave an affirmative speech on what makes Newlyn and Cornwall special in the culinary world - top quality local produce sourced from fish markets and farms around the county.
A few of the fishiest fish bits of this year's Newlyn Fish Festival......
This year saw Cornwall Seafood's first fish challenge that brought together six fish filleters from local companies in close competition. The even was judged by Duncan and Sue Lucas from Passionate about Fish along with programme leader Annie Sibert from Seafood Cornwall Training.
Labels:
chefs,
fish festival,
Newlyn Fishermens Mission
Monday 29 August 2011
Early worms catch the fish - looking towards Newlyn.
Labels:
fish festival
Sunday 28 August 2011
Marios ahoy! - too much of a temptation!
One member of the household just can't wait to get his paws on those freshly-baked-out-of-the-oven marios!
Newlyn Fish Festival - all set!
The Dock Inn in Penzance has music for all and more besides it seems.......
but not gold-plated windows like St Mary's Church......
so that's how they keep the boats away.......
over in Newlyn the public will be kept from falling in the harbour by barriers......
not by one but two rows......
stalls at the ready.......
always time for a cuppa George......
not so Royden with plenty still to do.......
though the lorry park is finally washed down and the stage all set........
good to see Mr Corin has put the effort in and is covering the boat in bunting and flags......
the oldest lugger without an engine in town, Guide Me.......
two fresh paint jobs in the netter fleet.
but not gold-plated windows like St Mary's Church......
so that's how they keep the boats away.......
over in Newlyn the public will be kept from falling in the harbour by barriers......
not by one but two rows......
stalls at the ready.......
always time for a cuppa George......
not so Royden with plenty still to do.......
though the lorry park is finally washed down and the stage all set........
good to see Mr Corin has put the effort in and is covering the boat in bunting and flags......
the oldest lugger without an engine in town, Guide Me.......
two fresh paint jobs in the netter fleet.
Labels:
fish festival,
Newlyn,
Newlyn Fishermens Mission
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