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Our punter says

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Rockfish’s online ordering was simple, with a set delivery date. The box came well packaged and thoroughly chilled, which allowed the ingredient­s to retain their freshness. The minimal packaging used was also all labelled as recyclable, which was a big tick.

There was a wonderful set of instructio­ns with a step-by-step guide of how each course should be put together. Also included was a QR code to scan which links to the Rockfish website and a video tutorial for each dish.

Rockfish provided the main elements of the dishes but you were given a list of fresh extras you needed to buy to accompany them (such as side veg to go with the turbot, bread for the anchoïade and some fresh herbs and lemon). For many this would be a turn-off, adding to the price of the meal – however, it allowed for us to add sides to suit our tastes.

First up was the antipasti of anchoïade which the restaurant suggested serving with your favourite bread. It was delicious, but be warned – it had a strong anchovy flavour so a small amount packs a big punch!

This was followed by the salmon. This was cured very lightly and the inclusion of the pink peppercorn­s to crush and sprinkle over gave it a really nice flavour. It was the perfect light starter to set us up for the meal.

Scallops were up next, which were a real treat. Easy to cook, they were simply baked with the garlic butter provided and, because they are served in their shells, it really added a bit of restaurant flair. They were utterly delicious and left us wanting more.

The turbot was the star of the show, a super-meaty fish that was fresh and luscious – it came with a tartare sauce which just needed warming through. However, the two portions of turbot we received were uneven in size, which left the cooking time difficult to judge.

Each course was very easy to assemble and took minutes, which meant little time was taken up in the kitchen. Overall, it was a lovely at-home restaurant experience with the real treat of fresh, decadent fish. Ease of ordering: 10/10 Prep: 9/10

Food: 8/10 Total: 27/30

 ??  ?? Daniella Salzano is a nurse who lives in Crystal Palace, London. Pre-lockdown, she would eat out three to four times a month. She loves all types of food but especially Italian cuisine, and anything involving pasta and potatoes.
Daniella Salzano is a nurse who lives in Crystal Palace, London. Pre-lockdown, she would eat out three to four times a month. She loves all types of food but especially Italian cuisine, and anything involving pasta and potatoes.

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