Sorry to be pedantic but Billingsgate was not a hithe, it was a wharf for sea-going boats with keels to unload their catch. Your source is incorrect and written by someone who didn't understand the distinction. Queenshithe, about half a mile to the west, was a hithe where flat-bottomed river boats were pulled up onto the foreshore.
Hey Gavin this video's great. Been following your social media pages for a while - hope you blow up as you deserve! Been wanitng to check out billingsgate since watching that mini TV series a while back. Looks good!
Almost 60 years ago I had a Saturday and holiday job at a chain of greengrocers in south London. They bought most of their stock wholesale from Borough Market. Recently I visited Borough Market, it's now overpriced retail, packed full of tourists and double your local supermarket!
Amazing timing, was just looking for videos on billingsgate and watched a few others but none were as informative as this and its only been released 3hrs ago! I didnt even notice when I clicked one question, you mentioned a few times that you have to buy in bulk but what does that actually mean? Is it viable to buy for personal cooking once a week or something? Whats the minimum orders and stuff like that? I've never been so just curious, thanks
Glad to see the algorithm is doing it's work properly! Bulk quantities vary depending on the market. For instance at Spitalfields you can only buy a a whole box of fruit or veg. Boxes vary in size, e.g. the oranges were 10kg, but mangoes came in small boxes of 5 fruit. At Billingsgate you can buy individual larger fish, e.g. salmon or smaller fish/prawns etc by the KG, so you could get just 1kg. At Smithfield most meat was packed/cut into larger pieces, so you're looking at 2-3 kg or more of meat at a time. It's not really worth it for a weekly shop as the traders wouldn't want to sell smaller amounts, it's only worth it when you buy a few kg of a product at a time
Been to them, unless you're having a massive party or shopping for a restaurant, it's not worth it! The hassle of doing the shop in the middle of the night, getting there, taking it back home whilst in many cases still sleepy, then often, sort it out as soon as you get home is too much. You see plenty of deals at the supermarkets, better off getting it there or even the local butcher.
Had a quick look at my bank statement and I think it was Bobby's Fish. If you're there have a wander around as you'll see it on display at a few stalls.
Bear in mind these places are more for business owners... unless you like being up at 3am to haggle over the price of fruit lol ... Billingsgate is perfect for a special occasion or dinner party, you can find some lovely fish there 👍
Best video about the markets on UA-cam
Sorry to be pedantic but Billingsgate was not a hithe, it was a wharf for sea-going boats with keels to unload their catch. Your source is incorrect and written by someone who didn't understand the distinction. Queenshithe, about half a mile to the west, was a hithe where flat-bottomed river boats were pulled up onto the foreshore.
Always been interest in markets! This video covers pretty much everything I’d need to know before I venture to one, thanks man 😄
Have fun and hope you get some bargains!
Hey Gavin this video's great. Been following your social media pages for a while - hope you blow up as you deserve! Been wanitng to check out billingsgate since watching that mini TV series a while back. Looks good!
Hey hugo! Glad you're enjoying the content, thanks for the comment :)
Thank you so much for this video !
Hi gavin what a great video love my fish and was in fruit and veg for 15 years in 80 and 90 year
very good sharing from you cheers and also good present competitive prices with those markets.
Great video history, driving, food etc ❤
Billingsgate looks really good! Especially the savings on sea bass. £1 each is a bargain
Billingsgate really is a great experience to visit, really worth it, and amazing produce
Great info. What about the New Covent Garden market in Nine Elms 🤔 is that worth a visit?
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Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching!
Interesting video. I've always wanted to go to these markets, especially Billingsgate, but have never gotten round to it.
Very informative! Thank you!
Almost 60 years ago I had a Saturday and holiday job at a chain of greengrocers in south London. They bought most of their stock wholesale from Borough Market.
Recently I visited Borough Market, it's now overpriced retail, packed full of tourists and double your local supermarket!
Very informative
Thanks
Enjoyed this…
Very good vlog
Amazing timing, was just looking for videos on billingsgate and watched a few others but none were as informative as this and its only been released 3hrs ago! I didnt even notice when I clicked
one question, you mentioned a few times that you have to buy in bulk but what does that actually mean? Is it viable to buy for personal cooking once a week or something? Whats the minimum orders and stuff like that? I've never been so just curious, thanks
Glad to see the algorithm is doing it's work properly! Bulk quantities vary depending on the market. For instance at Spitalfields you can only buy a a whole box of fruit or veg. Boxes vary in size, e.g. the oranges were 10kg, but mangoes came in small boxes of 5 fruit. At Billingsgate you can buy individual larger fish, e.g. salmon or smaller fish/prawns etc by the KG, so you could get just 1kg. At Smithfield most meat was packed/cut into larger pieces, so you're looking at 2-3 kg or more of meat at a time. It's not really worth it for a weekly shop as the traders wouldn't want to sell smaller amounts, it's only worth it when you buy a few kg of a product at a time
I though fresh fish shouldnt smell so cab drivers wont have a problem.
Gavin small shops have to make a living they have rent council tax power telephone and staff to pay you must be fair
I wanna go to billingsgate specifically for lobster tails and prawns
Been to them, unless you're having a massive party or shopping for a restaurant, it's not worth it! The hassle of doing the shop in the middle of the night, getting there, taking it back home whilst in many cases still sleepy, then often, sort it out as soon as you get home is too much. You see plenty of deals at the supermarkets, better off getting it there or even the local butcher.
Very interesting video, new sub
Welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Anyone know how much a box of mackerel is? Fresh not frozen
Can you please suggest clothing and kitchen accessories wholesale markets
Do they sell halal meat aswell?
This is a fish market don't think they have meat
Hey man, any clue which stall you found the sashimi grade fish at?
Had a quick look at my bank statement and I think it was Bobby's Fish. If you're there have a wander around as you'll see it on display at a few stalls.
Just moved to London this was perfect thank you
Bear in mind these places are more for business owners... unless you like being up at 3am to haggle over the price of fruit lol ...
Billingsgate is perfect for a special occasion or dinner party, you can find some lovely fish there 👍
@@lb1839 I went a couple of days ago loaded up on 5kg of chicken wings buffalo sauce and blue cheese dip. :)
Longer then white people been living in America 😂 nice one Gavin
Blah blah boring.
Londoners have been buying food in these places longer that black people have lived in the UK....
Get educated the roman general that built London was a black man.
Unlikely since London was built by a black roman 🤣🤣🤣 #knowhistory
@@homeoflondonlove2148 ohhh yes, I remember him well.....such a nice chap...