• Wild John Dory on a slate background, from Hamiltons Fish
  • Wild John Dory on a slate background, from Hamiltons Fish
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Wild John Dory

Wild John Dory

£14.95
£14.95
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Our Freshness Promise

We will never send you frozen or defrosted fish.
All wild john dory are sourced for your chosen delivery day and prepared fresh by our skilled fishmongers.

  • Delivered Fresh
  • Wild Caught
  • Caught in UK Waters

Wild John Dory is one of the most distinctive British fish, celebrated for its delicate flavour and firm, white flesh. Landed fresh through Brixham Fish Market, it is prepared to order and delivered in perfect condition, never previously frozen.

Why it’s special: Selected directly from the Brixham Market auction, John Dory is a highly prized South West catch. Its unusual appearance belies its refined eating quality, making it a favourite among chefs and seafood lovers alike. We offer a range of sizes — the 300g John Dory is perfect as a single portion, while large John Dory up to 1kg make an impressive centrepiece for sharing.

Quality & versatility: With its mild, sweet flavour and firm texture, John Dory is perfectly suited to a variety of cooking methods. It holds its shape when pan-fried, roasted, or poached, and pairs beautifully with light sauces, citrus, and seasonal vegetables.

Serving inspiration: Pan-fry fillets with butter, garlic, and lemon for a simple yet elegant dish, or roast whole and serve with a delicate white wine sauce for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

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Scientific Name: Zeus faber

Wild or Farmed: WILD

Catch Area: North East Atlantic (Brixham FAO27)

Catch Type: Trawled

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Storage Guidance: This product is delivered fresh. Keep refrigerated below 5°C and consume by the use-by date on the label. Once opened, use within 2 days. Suitable for home freezing – freeze on day of delivery and use within 3 months.

Allergen Information: CONTAINS FISH. Produced in an environment that handles CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS & MILK

Ingredients: 100% John Dory

Product Warning: May contain bones

Suitable for Freezing: YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fish really wild and British?

Yes — this fish is wild-caught in British waters, most often landed at Brixham Fish Market.

How fresh is this fish when it arrives?

Exceptionally fresh. We buy to order, prepare the fish on the day of dispatch, and pack it with eco-friendly insulation and frozen gel packs to keep it perfectly chilled for your chosen delivery day.

Is this fish sustainably caught?

We support sustainable fishing methods by working closely with day boats and trusted suppliers who use traditional techniques like line-catching and trawling. Most of our fish is landed at Brixham and sourced fresh to order. Learn more about our sustainability practices.

Can I freeze this fish at home?

Yes — this product is suitable for freezing for up to 3 months. Clear freezing guidance is included on the product label.

Can i choose my delivery day?

Yes — at checkout, you can choose your preferred delivery date. We offer nationwide delivery Wednesday to Saturday, local delivery every Thursday, and click & collect from our Bovey Tracey HQ or Launceston pop up.

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from 201 reviews

We were really impressed with our first delivery from you. The fish was perfectly prepared ready to use and very fresh. We will definitely be ordering from you again. We were very impressed with how the fish came chilled and delivered at the time stated

Joan
Hamiltons Fish

Easy to use website, great customer service, quick response to queries, great tasting fish, well packaged. What’s not to love 💕 🐟 🐠 🐟 💕

Jaine
Hamiltons Fish

Absolutely delicious, served it with fresh bread rolls and a nice white wine!
A true winner!! Will be ordering it again !

Marion
Handpicked Dressed Crab

Have tried many on line fishmongers but my god, hands down this one is the absolute best. The skate wings we ordered were so fresh and delicious. We went for the 500g and they were huge! Nevertheless we ate one each with a few chips and capers. Will definitely become a regular customer and I cannot recommend enough. Thank you!

Jeanette
Hamiltons Fish

fantastic first time order from Hamiltons - best dressed crab I’ve ever had, beautiful huge and flavoursome scallops and massive Skate wings - just superb. Will definitely be placing more orders with this firm. Highly recommended.

Paul
Hamiltons Fish

Every piece of fish was excellent. We (myi wife and I enjoy immensely your fish. We will continue our ordering from your website. Excellent service always Thank you for your excellent service.

Desmond
Hamiltons Fish

Fabulous! Prompt delivery, well packaged, delicious sardines - highly recommend :)

Susan
Wild Sardines

I have been trying to get seafood, in particular crab, delivered fresh for a very long time. All suppliers deliver pre-frozen products sold legally as fresh. Having spent a lot of my childhood on the south coast I know the vast difference in flavour between the two. When the delivery arrived I was absolutely delighted with the dressed crab and crab meat pots. The entire order was top quality (plaice, sardines, bass). I cannot recommend Hamiltons enough and will be using them on a regular basis from now.

Jeff
Hamiltons Fish

First time using Hamiltons Fish, but will be definitely using again. The service was great.. fish well packed..
My husband just walked in while doing this and told him what I was doing and his words were EXCELLENT, I also think that was for the fish..

Maureen
Hamiltons Fish

The salmon was wonderful, poached in a court bouillon and decorated perfect for my son’s 60 th. Also the smoked haddock and Huss I bought were excellent quality. When I run out of fish I’ll be back.,

Anonymous
Hamiltons Fish

Delicious fish. So fresh and good size portions. Delivery on time and we will certainly be ordering more.

Julia
Hamiltons Fish

The delivery was spot on. The fish was delicious. Will definitely buy again

Jackie
Natural Smoked Haddock Fillets

The website is easy to use and navigate. Ordering and payment is very straightforward, and delivery has been reliable and on time as requested. I would highly recommend Hamiltons Fish.

Gordon
Hamiltons Fish

This is how seafood should taste. If you're still getting your fish from the supermarket you're missing something special.

Ged
Mixed Fish Box – 20 Portions

I've used Hamilton's for my fish for a few years, and never been disappointed in anything.The staff are always very helpful when there is a query, Great service.

Margaret
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