Rockfish Plymouth Anchovies in Olive Oil

Rockfish founder Mitch Tonks has spent twenty years making the case for British seafood done properly. Plymouth anchovies are the clearest expression of what that means: fish caught in British coastal waters, landed at Plymouth, then taken to an artisan cannery in Asturias in northern Spain — where Mitch specifically sought out traditional canning craft over high-volume efficiency. The care and attention practised in that cannery means the quality of the fish is maintained and even enhanced. 

This is a limited edition, seasonal batch — A-grade anchovies caught in their prime, preserved whole by hand in olive oil at peak condition. British anchovies in tin form are genuinely rare: the species is caught in British waters but almost never processed at this quality, in this way, for this market. 

Firm, lightly oily and naturally sweet — a different character from Cantabrian anchovies, which carry the weight of a longer cure and a bolder intensity. These are cleaner, fresher in flavour, and distinctly of British waters rather than the Bay of Biscay tradition. 

Best enjoyed straight from the tin with fresh tomatoes and red onion and just a splash of vinegar. Or lay a few fillets on sourdough with unsalted butter and nothing else. 

Nutrition & Ingredients

A natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. Note: anchovies are naturally high in salt due to the curing process.

Ingredients: Anchovies (Fish), Olive Oil, Salt
Allergens: Fish

Brand

Rockfish was founded by Mitch Tonks — chef, fisherman, and one of Britain's most committed advocates for sustainable British seafood. Rockfish's online shop champions tinned fish, stocking a selection of items that are fully traceable — named fishing grounds, named methods, a clear story about where the fish came from. The partnership between British coastal waters and Spanish artisan canning creates something that captures the freshness of the South West coast, preserved by craftspeople who understand how to bring out its very best