Imagine......

You’re on the quayside as a boat comes into view…

A day boat or perhaps a larger boat returning from eight days of tough, dangerous work out at sea. 

 

As it lands, the skipper lets you hand-pick the best of the day’s catch, held on ice to keep it at its very 

best.  You head back to the kitchen with your head buzzing with ideas for today’s specials…

This is what the British Skippers Scheme is all about.

British Skippers Scheme

We recognise that for the majority of chefs, being on the quayside and hand-picking the best of the catch as it’s landed is not realistic.  But through working with specially selected skippers and boats around Britain, M&J get you closer to the action.

The British Skippers Scheme offers chefs a responsibly caught, premium quality product, with full provenance and traceability.  All the skippers included in the scheme reserve the best of their catch on ice for M&J, and must be committed to Responsible Fishing Scheme accreditation.

Because of the artisan nature of the scheme, product availability is impossible to guarantee 24/7.  The fishing isn’t always good, bad weather means the boats don’t go out, the variety of species caught can vary, so as chefs you have to be flexible with menus – just as you would if you were picking the fish from the boat yourself.  

To keep you in the know, signing up to the scheme will give you regular email updates from the boats before they land, so you know what’s coming in.  You can then reserve your fish in advance with your local M&J branch and plan your daily specials.

The British Skippers Scheme provides excellent value for money. The scheme aims to ensure the fishermen get a fair price for their fish, while chefs get unique access to the best of their catch.  As with all produce, you get what you pay for, and if the finest quality British fish ‘fresh off the boat’ is important for you and your guests, then sign up to the British Skippers Scheme.

For more information, CLICK HERE and get the latest news direct from 

the boats before they land!

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Regards, Simon