FOODIE TIPS FROM AN EXPERT

ROBIN Turner, of Newlyn, is a well known figure in and around one of Britain’s busiest fish docks – and he has kindly agreed to give us regular foodie updates from the far west end of the WMN region.

Nowadays Robin helps his highly skilled and talented wife Rebecca run Indulgence Catering (http:// www.indulgence-catering.co.uk/), which is based in West Cornwall “We are very lucky to come from two very different directions to cooking and preparing meals in the catering industry,” says Robin who used to be one of the auctioneers at Newlyn Fish Market.

“The weather here recently has been inclement, but we have had an interesting supply of fresh produce for our business. We also have been privileged to have catered a number of small weddings over this time.

“Now that October has arrived we can concentrate on autumnal meals. Game, shellfish, great joints of meat, fresh veg and very importantly Rebecca’s baking. Her cakes are a delight – and I should know – I am the company’s Quality Control.

“To give a brief idea of some of the shellfish we have provided in the last fortnight… We’ve had crawfish, lobster, crab, scallops, white queens and black queens. Soon to be joined by local fresh prawns, velvet crabs and winkles. Over the coming weeks we will describe these shellfish and how to enjoy these fabulous Cornish ingredients – and occasionally my friend Stephen Barrett will pair some wines with these wholesome foods.”

Robin Turner - who has spent his life working in and around the Newlyn fishing port