On Thursday 19th March, Brighton & Newhaven Fish Sales will be launching a free home-delivery service for customers aged 70+. Following government advice for this vulnerable age group to avoid all social contact during the Covid-19 outbreak, the service will allow both regular and new customers at Fish to enjoy fresh, locally-landed seafood without leaving their homes.
“We care deeply about helping our local community through this very tricky time,” says BNFS’ Alex Grundy. “We’re in a state of national emergency, and we consider this an emergency service to help those most in need. Delivery is limited to over-70s to ensure those most in need can buy fresh fish, and continue to enjoy a healthy, balanced diet during these unsettling times.
“Our boats are still going out and our retail shop on Basin Road South at Portslade remains open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm, so all other customers can pop down to pick up freshly-caught fish,” he adds. “It goes without saying that we also care very much about protecting the local fishing industry, our fishing fleet, fishermen and their families. All our customers – whether they come to the shop themselves or use this new delivery service – play a vital role in protecting the local fishing industry, and we thank them for it. This is our way of giving something back.”
Customers can order by phoning 01273 414707 between 7am and 3am, Monday to Friday, and a list of available products is at www.bnfs.co.uk – this includes individually-priced cod and haddock portions, fresh bream, bass and gurnard fillets, whole plaice, smoked fish and dressed crab, plus daily specials. If customers don’t have online access to view the list themselves, Fish staff will happily talk them through what’s on offer each day over the phone. Printed pricelists can also be collected at the shop for distribution to elderly family members and neighbours. The minimum order for delivery is £20, and all payments will be taken by phone using credit or debit cards only. Deliveries will take place in the mornings, Tuesday to Saturday.
Postcode areas covered by the new delivery service are all BN postcodes, PO18, PO19, PO20, PO21, PO22, GU28, GU29, RH10, RH11, RH13, RH14, RH15, RH16, RH17, RH18, RH19 and RH20.
Brighton & Newhaven Fish Sales/Fish – Basin Road South – Portslade – BN41 1WF
www.brighton-fish-sales.co.uk
