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It’s National Picnic Week this week! While the weather might not quite be holding up to what we’d expect at summertime, it’s still nice to eat al fresco – especially if you’re enjoying some delicious fish and seafood (like the contents of our new Easy Summer Seafood Box here! It’s 25% cheaper than buying the […]

This week, as part of our celebrations for National Fish and Chip day, we teamed up with four of our influencer friends who each created their own take on Britain’s favourite dish. Now, we’re asking YOU to vote for your favourite dish, which you can do by heading to our Instagram page here. For now, […]

This week is National Healthy Eating Week, and we’re really lucky that our favourite food (fish of course!) is great for your body and your mind.  But staying healthy isn’t always that easy… with the stresses and strains of daily life, all compounded by the current way of the world – we’re forgiven for overindulging […]

Mark it in your calendars folks, as this Fry-day, 4th June,  is National Fish and Chip Day. Bigger than Christmas, Easter and our birthdays combined, this is THE highlight of our year, and to celebrate, we’re doing lots of fun things this week; read on to find out more… We’ve created four new recipes Gin-infused […]

Fish and chips is perhaps the nation’s favourite dish! Who can resist that delicious, flaky battered fish, with lashings of salt and vinegar, accompanied by delicious, thick-cut chips… Now, as we celebrate National Fish and Chip day , we’ve run down some of the most fascinating facts about fish and chips – and there are […]

Restrictions on lockdown have started to ease, and that means we can enjoy time in the garden or park outside with our friends and family. But what to do with these sudden, extra social plans? And how to feed the extra mouths at home..? Fear not, as we’ve got you covered with our top six […]

Spring’s a springin’ and barbecues are on the horizon (well, we know some people have already been grilling outside with their gang of six..!).So in this blog we’re looking at two perfect products for the season, products which are as appealing and versatile whether they’re cooked outside or in. So read on for top tips […]

Introducing our brand new Feast box range, with bundles that’ll save you 25% on some of our most delicious fish and seafood. These mouth-watering boxes contain our finest premium produce, giving you all you need to host a brilliant barbecue, the perfect picnic, or a delicious dinner at home. Ordering from our Feast collection will […]

Carabineros you say..? Do you know much about these ravishing read prawns? If not, here are the top five things you need to know. Uno: Why they’re called carabineros? Sometimes known as red prawns, or scarlet prawns, they take their name from an adaptation of the Spanish word for ‘police’ on account of their rich […]

Our lovely customers are a loyal, fish and seafood-loving bunch, and that’s why we’ve been working so hard on a new initiative that gives back and says thank you to every person who spends with us. Our Seafood by Sykes loyalty scheme means that customers will now earn rewards on each purchase of premium produce, […]

Presenting the largest, most luxurious prawn you will ever serve up – our Super Giant King Prawn. Even meatier than lobster, and packed with an array of natural flavours, our newest product is perfect for barbecues, dinner parties and special occasions alike, but how can you prepare such sizeable produce? It’s easy! Just follow our […]

How delectably delicious do these snow crab legs look..? Sourced from the North Atlantic and harvested from sustainable stock, they’re adored by or pescatarians and fish lovers alike. But, as much as they can whet your appetite when served up by the professionals, some people are reticent when it comes to cooking snow crab legs, […]

Easter is almost upon us and it’s time to look forward to some cracking celebrations! Not only do we get a well-deserved four-day break together, but we can also finally spend some quality time with extended family and friends in the garden. Hopefully, the sun will shine, but even if the weather isn’t on our […]

Looking forward to indulging in lots of chocolate this Easter..? We are! But what if the egg variety just isn’t enough for you..? Here, we’ve created two delicious recipes that perfectly pair chocolate – with fish! Sounds strange doesn’t it, but trust us, the result is delicious. So get in the kitchen, get creative, and […]

The rule of six outdoors, a few long, bank holiday weekends, and the possibility of some spring sunshine means one thing – we’re thinking about barbecues! Stuck for ideas? We’ve grilled our chef Howard for ideas on the best produce to cook outdoors this spring… 1 Lovely Langoustines Our Raw Scottish Langoustines are a lovely […]

Hands up who loves fish and chips! We certainly do; a British staple and an incredibly tasty indulgence on a weekend, who can resist? Now, what if we told you that our newest product will help you recreate that enticing fish and shop taste at home… Yes, our brand-new battered cod is here and it’s […]

Ah, the Feast of St Patrick. What we’d give to be indulging in a pint of Guinness with friends, but with pubs off the menu this 17th March, why not celebrate the day at home with a delicious meal alongside a pint of the black stuff! Historically, St Patrick’s Day was the one day during […]

We’ve all been cooking at home a lot these past few months, so you’ll be forgiven if you’ve run out of inspiration in the kitchen. If you’re looking to mix things up with some new flavours, why not try some of our smoked fish and seafood? The smoking and curing process adds so many new […]

Our newest fish and seafood ranges are now available on the Seafood by Sykes website, and wow they’re a delectable and diverse range of products. Here, we focus on the top five new items we’ve added to our online shop, as well as some interesting ideas that’ll help you recreate a restaurant quality meal from […]

Mother’s Day is different this year; while we’d normally be making plans, wrapping gifts and booking restaurants to celebrate, this year we’re all trying to find creative ways of making it special at home. But what if you’re struggling for ideas…? Fear not, fish fans! Our chef Howard has put together a range of delicious […]