A family-owned fishmonger has returned to Durham Market Hall, ensuring the continuation of a business launched nearly 40 years ago.
Sisters Honey and Lilly Kennedy, have taken ownership of the Hodgson Fish Market Stall which is once again known by its original name, IK Fish. The stall, supplying fresh fish and seafood, largely sourced from Hartlepool Fish Quay, was originally launched by their father, Ian Kennedy, in 1986 when he was 21.
In recent years, the business has been operated by Hartlepool Fish Quay wholesalers Hodgson Fish, for which Ian is now the Operations Director. Honey, age 26, and Lilly, age 22, have several years of market trading experience between them, operating the popular Café Cenno on the Mezzanine Level of Durham Market Hall, and are now relaunching IK Fish.
Honey said: “We’re so pleased to have IK Fish back in the Market Hall and back serving the people of Durham. We’re delighted that Durham still has a supplier of fresh fish in the heart of the city, and we’re proud to be working in partnership with Hodgson Fish which will continue to supply us. At the same time, it’s an exciting new chapter for IK Fish, and for Lily and myself.
“We’ve grown up in food-related businesses, learning from a young age about operating the café by our mum, Jo, who ran Café Cenno for many years, and learning about fish from our dad. To the city’s shoppers, we’d like to say come and discover everything that IK Fish has to offer, and if you want any inspiration about how to cook your fish, please ask the fishmonger who will be more than happy to help.”
IK Fish is open in Unit 53 in the Market Hall. It is open from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.
