Fish Filleting Classes

Master the Art of Fish Filleting

Join us at Hamiltons Fish in Devon for hands-on filleting classes led by experienced fishmongers. Whether you're new to seafood prep or looking to sharpen your knife skills, our classes offer the perfect introduction — and you keep the fish you prepare.

At Hamiltons Fish, we’re proud to offer a series of practical, in-person filleting classes right here in Devon. These sessions are designed for home cooks, food lovers, professional chefs and anyone who wants to handle fish with confidence.

Each class is guided by an experienced member of our team and includes fresh fish to work with — which you get to take home afterwards. You’ll learn how to select, prepare and fillet a range of species using professional techniques and traditional skills.

We currently offer the following classes:

Round Fish Filleting Class

Work with fish like Hake, Bass or Mackerel — ideal for whole roasting or pan-frying.

  • 90-minute session
  • One-to-one tuition or bring a friend
  • Focus on head removal, pin-boning and clean filleting
  • Keep the fish you fillet to enjoy at home
  • £100 for 1 person / £180 for 2 people
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Flat Fish Filleting Class

Learn to fillet species like Lemon Sole, Plaice or Dover Sole.

  • 90-minute session
  • One-to-one tuition or bring a friend
  • Keep the fish you prepare
  • Keep the fish you fillet to enjoy at home
  • £100 for 1 person / £180 for 2 people
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Mixed Species Filleting Class

For those wanting a more rounded skill set. Learn to handle both flat and round fish.

  • 2-hour session
  • One-to-one tuition or bring a friend
  • Tailored to your skill level
  • Keep the fish you fillet to enjoy at home
  • £130 for 1 person / £240 for 2 people
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Advanced Filleting Masterclass

Designed for chefs or those who’ve completed previous sessions.

  • 3-hour professional workshop
  • Includes skinning, portioning and yield-maximisation
  • Includes lunch and refreshments
  • Keep the fish you fillet to enjoy at home
  • £250 (max 1 participant)
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Corporate & Group Experience Days

Looking to offer your team a unique and memorable experience? We also cater for corporate experience days and bespoke group bookings. Whether you're planning a team-building activity or client event, our filleting classes can be tailored to suit.

We offer:

  • Small group sessions at our premises in Bovey Tracey, ideal for hands-on learning in a relaxed setting
  • Larger group experiences at an off-site venue.
  • Flexible format options, including rolling sessions throughout the day or full-length classes


Prices and packages are available on request. To discuss your requirements, please get in touch — we’d be happy to help plan something special.

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Casses take place at our Bovey Tracey HQ and must be pre-booked. You’ll leave with new skills, your prepared fish, and the confidence to do it all again at home.

Interested? Get in touch to book your session or to buy a class as a gift.

Fish Filleting Classes