

The auction and buying is all complete before 7am, then I take a brandy and piece of fish and eat it grilled, whilst chatting to the fishermen. I love going to Brixham Fish Market and seeing what has landed.

"I love getting up early. I’d take the dog for a walk and take a dip in the sea near where I live in Brixham, whatever the weather. You have 24 hours in Devon to spend however you’d like - give us a quick itinerary I always wanted to come back, it was a dream and it’s come true!" It's a stunning location, the coastal views and walks, the ocean, the space and lack of big cities. "I used to visit here as a child in the holidays and it has always been a special place for the seaside, the water activities, the fishing.

What do you think makes the South West such a special place? Amongst his achievements are two ‘Best Independent Restaurant’ awards for Rockfish, a ‘Best Fish Book’ title for Fresh and an inclusion in The Caterer’s ‘Top 100 Most Influential Foodies’ list.Ī South Devon local with plenty of insight, we asked Mitch for an insider's take on life and work by the water. Owner of Devon and Dorset's go-to establishment for fresh, sustainable seafood, this week we caught up with Rockfish restaurateur, Mitch Tonks. An award-winning celebrity chef and cookery writer, Mitch combines his passion for food with a love of the South West. Sustainable seafood and the perfect Devon day out
