Summer of Shellfish Celebration
Since 1975, our restaurants have celebrated a selection of fresh shellfish from British shores. From prized catch landed in Cornwall like lobster and crab to nostalgic seaside favourites like cockles and whelks. We believe that quality comes first, which is why this summer we’re not only celebrating shellfish, but also the local fishermen and the skills of our expert chefs.
Our trusted suppliers, including fish merchant from St Ives, Matthew Stevens and the Murt family of fishermen in Padstow, have provided us with the highest quality Cornish catch for over 25 years. It’s close relationships like these, built on loyalty and respect, that bring our menus to life.
CORNISH LOBSTER AND
CHIPS £39.95
Lobster caught along the north Cornish coast is quite rightly regarded as the best in the world and all summer (subject to the seas) you can enjoy the wonderful combination of Cornish lobster and chips in most of our restaurants.
We’re proud to support the work of The National Lobster Hatchery and are donating £1 from every lobster and chips sold this summer.
This summer we invite you to enjoy Cornish lobster, chips and salad for £39.95 (including a £1 donation to the National Lobster Hatchery) – available in Sandbanks, Barnes, Winchester, Marlborough, at St Petroc’s Bistro in Padstow and The Cornish Arms (please note this dish isn’t served at The Seafood Restaurant). Our café will also have Cornish lobster on the menu, cooked in a Mangalore masala from Rick’s Indian travels. All subject to the seas, of course.
The National Lobster Hatchery
The National Lobster Hatchery is a leading marine conservation, education, and research charity nestled in Padstow, Cornwall. Dedicated to safeguarding the future of the European lobster and promoting sustainability in our marine environment the team aim to use innovative research and breeding programs, to replenish lobster populations and support sustainable fisheries.
TRY YOUR FIRST…
We believe trying shellfish for the first time should be an exciting experience. Species like prawns, clams, oysters, and mussels all have a different taste and texture, and we welcome you to try one on us this summer. Just ask our team for a taster when you dine.
You can also Get to know shellfish with Jack Stein in a series of videos on Instagram. He’ll share his knowledge of where they’re from, how they’re caught and where to enjoy them.
TALES OF THE SEA
A Fishermen’s Supper charity dinner
Saturday 10th August | £120pp
Join us for a special celebration of our dedicated and trusted seafood suppliers at Rick Stein’s Cookery School in Padstow. Jack Stein will be running the show, in conversation with our esteemed fish suppliers, Mathew Stevens and Johnny Murt.
Matthew and Johnny will regale you with their most memorable stories of adventures at sea, giving you a glimpse into the lives of those who bring the freshest Cornish catch to our menus every day. All while enjoying a three-course seafood supper and wines with each course, paired by Charlie Stein.
MEET OUR SHELLFISH
FRIENDS
We’re lucky to work alongside some serious Cornish shellfish experts. From longstanding suppliers like Matthew Stevens in St Ives who has 64 years of experience in the industry to draw from and the Murt family of fishermen in Padstow, to a marine conservation charity, The National Lobster Hatchery – we’ll introduce you to them all on Instagram this summer. Keep an eye out for the videos here.
HOW WE COOK OUR
SHELLFISH
Fish and shellfish is what our chefs do best. Each inspired by Rick’s over 50 year love affair with seafood, hear about some of our shellfish classics from our head chefs before they take you into the kitchen to watch them at work. Recipes will include Cornish lobster with fines herbes, shellfish ragout and cockles with poulette sauce Watch the videos this over the summer on Instagram here.
Jack’s guide to eating lobster
Ordering lobster for the first time might feel daunting, however with a few simple tips from Jack Stein it really is a simple, fun shellfish experience. He’s created a guide with just five points to help you savour your Summer of Shellfish lobster experience – starting with a napkin and a cold glass of White Burgundy or your favourite rosé.
Win a year’s worth of lobster
As part of our Summer of Shellfish celebration, we’re giving you the chance to win a year’s worth of lobster to enjoy at home. Look forward to Cornish lobster, expertly prepared and delivered to your door by our online fishmongers every month for a year. It will arrive ready cooked so you can enjoy it as you please without any trouble at all. A serious shellfish supper treat.
A shellfish spread to enjoy at home
At Stein’s Online Fishmongers, we have a wide selection of seafood for you to enjoy at home, from whole fish and fillets to shellfish aplenty.
You’ll also find Rick’s classic recipes online that you can recreate in the comfort of your own home, like tandoori prawns, lobster thermidor and moules marinière.
Cook shellfish like Rick
Cooking shellfish is all about simplicity and confidence, and there’s nowhere better to discover the tricks of the seafood cookery trade than our cookery school in Padstow. Head Chef Lecturer Nick and team have experiences galore planned for this summer, including:
• One-Dish Lobster Thermidor
• One-Day Fish & Shellfish Menu
• Half-Day Lobster & Crab
• Two-Day Advanced Fish & Shellfish