Flying Fish Seafoods

By Johnny Godden

“Sourcing from local fishermen is vital in supporting the community and future generations. The knowledge and wisdom we can all learn from speaking with them is essential to not only supplying top-quality produce, but also gaining a real insight into their skillset, history and tales.”

I always enjoyed childhood fishing trips on the west coast of Scotland. By the age of 16, I was collecting, cleaning and selling cuttlefish to pet shops for spare change. Upon leaving school my brother, Sandy, found me a job cleaning boxes at the local fish merchants. Here, I learnt the importance of quality and the dedication required to achieve excellence. At 26, I had my own ideas on how a business should be run. Moving to Cornwall was the key to being closer to the source of some of the most beautiful produce, and Flying Fish Seafoods was born.