Chiswick has a new fishmonger

Image above: The Chiswick Fishmonger, 37 Turnham Green Terrace; photograph Hamish Pringle

Damian Sais opens new fishmongers in Turnham Green Terrace

We reported a couple of weeks ago that Garry Diamond, who owned the Covent Garden Fishmongers in Turnham Green Terrace, had retired through ill health. We can now report that a new business, The Chiswick Fishmonger, has taken over the premises, but retained Garry’s former staff Jackie, Fabio and Rob.

They opened their doors last week – a ‘soft opening’ says new owner Damian. He has great plans for the shop with a ‘proper’ launch planned for a month’s time.

The shop had been closed since Christmas, with a succession of notices in the window promising it would reopen soon under new management. Damian has sent Garry’s loyal customers an email apologising for the hiatus and introducing himself:

‘I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m Damian, and I’ve taken over from Gary, who has now retired.

‘We’re very sorry for the recent disruption to services, but we’re back in action now – and back for good! You’ll still see the same fantastic team running the shop – Jackie, Fabio and Rob.We’ve got a different look now as The Chiswick Fishmonger, but we’re still going to have all of your favourites matched with our top-quality service.’

Image above: Staff happy to continue working with the new fishmonger; photograph Hamish Pringle

Damian’s email to customers continued:

‘While I’m new to the area, I’ve been in the fish game for almost 25 years! I supply a variety of restaurants across Central and Greater London through my wholesale business and run a retail shop in Mill Hill East – Elias Fish.I am passionate about quality, sustainability and inspiring customers to create new dishes, using recipes across all cultures.’

Damian told The Chiswick Calendar he had known Garry for several years and had his eye on the shop for a while, so when the opportunity came up to buy it, he was delighted.

“I wanted a busy, fantastic shop in a local area”.

“We’re going to do a big opening in about a month’s time” he told us.

His business buys fish direct from the producers at auction, so he will be offering more Sashimi products – fresh, raw fish that can be sliced very thinly and served uncooked, Japanese style. He is also looking to serve more marinated fish, guided by Fabio, who as well as working in shop is also a chef.

“I am pleased to share that we also offer free next day local deliveries”, says Damian. Please contact us during opening hours (Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm) to guarantee next day delivery.

Damian will be popping in to the shop a couple of times a week initially and says he is looking forward to meeting his new customers in Chiswick.

To get in touch with Damian:

Email – info@thechiswickfishmonger.com

Landline – 0208 995 9273 (This will be up and running in approx. 1 week!)

Call/Whatsapp – 07398 198 812

Instagram – @thechiswickfishmonger

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