At Tidebasket Devon Deliveries, our work begins long before daylight reaches the harbour. Each morning, our small team walks the Brixham quays, greeting market traders and inspecting the early catch. We choose by freshness, colour, and clarity of ice, selecting fish and shellfish that travel best when handled with calm precision.
We were founded to shorten the gap between Devon’s coastal markets and the homes that value honest, traceable food. Instead of complex logistics chains, we focus on direct relationships with licensed fishers and small wholesalers who land within a few miles of our packing shed. Each box that leaves our facility carries a simple note of origin — the vessel name, the landing time, and a packing timestamp.
Our delivery system relies on timing rather than haste. Crates are lined with reusable chill sheets, sealed against meltwater, and passed to couriers trained in cold-chain handling. We believe that fresh seafood should taste of salt and tide, not of travel.
Behind every shipment is a group of people who understand both sea conditions and kitchen tables. Isla oversees buying; Tom fillets and portions according to household use; Maya manages temperature logs and gel packs; and Ben plans courier routes so delivery times stay realistic. Each step has a human touch supported by careful records.
We operate from 2 Fish Quay, Brixham, Devon, where the smell of the sea enters every working day. While our focus is local, we serve addresses throughout England — from quiet villages to city flats — adjusting routes each week to keep carbon output reasonable and arrival times predictable.
Our aim is not to industrialise seafood delivery, but to make regional fish accessible in a way that honours its source. We welcome feedback from households, chefs, and community shops who wish to stock local catch. Questions about species, allergens, or sustainable quotas can be directed to [email protected] or by phone at 441 803 946 572.
Freshness is more than temperature. It is trust — built quietly, one crate at a time, between coastal markets and those who care about where their food begins.