Getting the Finest Fish: Roger Kent Baron's Expert Advice

When it comes to buying fish, I only want the freshest and the best. For over 50 years, Roger Kent Baron has been buying and selling fish at the world-famous Billings Gate Market in London, and he knows exactly how to get the best. He loves fish more than anything else, calling it "the greatest food of all time." With his vast knowledge and experience, I am lucky to have him sharing his expertise with me.

Roger's passion for fish is unmatched. He sells literally every variety there is, and could feed a different fish 365 days a year if he wanted to. But what sets Roger apart from other fishmongers? His ability to sniff out the good from the bad. "All fish smell different," he explains. "The longer it's around, the more fishy it will smell when it's lovely and fresh. It doesn't smell that way whenever you're going to buy fish." So, how does Roger do it? He gets his nose right into it, taking a moment to appreciate the subtle differences in each fish.

When buying fish, people should always be asking about their catch. "What kind of fish is it?" "Where does it come from?" These are the questions that will give you an idea of the quality and freshness of your catch. Roger's advice is simple: follow your fishmonger's advice. They know what they're talking about, and can ensure that you get the best fish possible.

One of the most popular types of fish in Roger's market is salmon. And for good reason - it's a brilliant value and an excellent all-rounder. "Salmon is fantastic stuffed and steamed," Roger says. "It's perfect for poaching, home curing, or baking in pastry." The fillet is so versatile that it's easy to cook, and great for pan-frying. But what really sets salmon apart from other fish? Its ability to be cooked a variety of ways.

Of course, not all fish are created equal. Roger's market also offers white fish, including the best cod in the world. "Cod is nice and white," he explains, "the whiter the better." But don't just take his word for it - try some for yourself! And then there's flatfish, which come under two different sections. These fish have spots on them, and the redder they are, the fresher they will be.

One of Roger's favorite pieces of advice is to poach salmon in the Miso St. This simple trick gives the fish a really nice sort of sweet white flavor. But what about oily fish? "Baits are an oily fish that are healthy, delicious and cooking minutes," he says. These fish are not only tasty but also packed with nutrients.

Roger's passion for fish is contagious. When you visit his market, you can't help but be swept up in his enthusiasm. He knows exactly what he's talking about, and his love for fish is evident in every catch that comes through the door. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just starting to explore the world of seafood, Roger Kent Baron's expert advice will have you hooked from the very start.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: ennext up my shopping guide to getting the finest fish when I buy my fish I only want the freshest and the best and if anyone knows how to get the best it's Roger Kent Baron he's been buying and selling fish at the world famous billions Gate Market in London for over 50 years I love fish I think it's the greatest food of all time I sell literally every variety there is I could feed you a different fish 365 days a year this guy really knows how to sniff out the good from the bad all fish smell different the longer it's around the more fishy it will smell when it's lovely and fresh it doesn't smell whenever you're going to buy fish don't be FR get your nose right into it don't go like that get it into it smell it smells delightful it smells I called salmon and it's lovely baramundi it's a lovely fish the way to tell good fishes look at it closely it's shining it's still got the Bloom on it his eyes are as bright as yours looking the girl lovely and red put it in a bag for the gentleman please people should always be asking about their fish what kind of fish is it where does it come from a nice salmon £19 it's a bargain at 20 Roger right Salmon's brilliant value and a great allrounder really healthy and super delicious here's a quick look at the different cuts and how to use them H salmon always impresses it's fantastic stuffed and steamed either in a fish Kettle or in the oven wrapped in foil steaks of Great Value and Brilliant baked a cider salmon is perfect for poaching home curing or baking in pastry the fillet is so versatile easy fast to cook and great for pan frying smoked salmon delicious cooked or raw I love it with scrambled eggs roll there's white fish and there's oily fish they come under two different sections here we have white fish it's lovely it's Cod it's the best cod in the world it comes from a place called Peter head it's nice and white the whiter the better one of the most Oly fish you'll find macel there it is lovely color with most fish the fresher they are the harder they are if you're not well and you're ill have a ma sprats otherwise known as top hats here we have flatfish and these are known as place as you can see they've got spots the redder they are the fresher they are it really is a lovely fish to eat King George couldn't have better for Fish Fresh enough for royalty follow your fishmongers advice and you'll never ever have another dodgy DOA Soul again poaching the salmon in the Miso St gives it a really nice sort of sweet white baits are an oily fish that are healthy delicious and cooking minutesnext up my shopping guide to getting the finest fish when I buy my fish I only want the freshest and the best and if anyone knows how to get the best it's Roger Kent Baron he's been buying and selling fish at the world famous billions Gate Market in London for over 50 years I love fish I think it's the greatest food of all time I sell literally every variety there is I could feed you a different fish 365 days a year this guy really knows how to sniff out the good from the bad all fish smell different the longer it's around the more fishy it will smell when it's lovely and fresh it doesn't smell whenever you're going to buy fish don't be FR get your nose right into it don't go like that get it into it smell it smells delightful it smells I called salmon and it's lovely baramundi it's a lovely fish the way to tell good fishes look at it closely it's shining it's still got the Bloom on it his eyes are as bright as yours looking the girl lovely and red put it in a bag for the gentleman please people should always be asking about their fish what kind of fish is it where does it come from a nice salmon £19 it's a bargain at 20 Roger right Salmon's brilliant value and a great allrounder really healthy and super delicious here's a quick look at the different cuts and how to use them H salmon always impresses it's fantastic stuffed and steamed either in a fish Kettle or in the oven wrapped in foil steaks of Great Value and Brilliant baked a cider salmon is perfect for poaching home curing or baking in pastry the fillet is so versatile easy fast to cook and great for pan frying smoked salmon delicious cooked or raw I love it with scrambled eggs roll there's white fish and there's oily fish they come under two different sections here we have white fish it's lovely it's Cod it's the best cod in the world it comes from a place called Peter head it's nice and white the whiter the better one of the most Oly fish you'll find macel there it is lovely color with most fish the fresher they are the harder they are if you're not well and you're ill have a ma sprats otherwise known as top hats here we have flatfish and these are known as place as you can see they've got spots the redder they are the fresher they are it really is a lovely fish to eat King George couldn't have better for Fish Fresh enough for royalty follow your fishmongers advice and you'll never ever have another dodgy DOA Soul again poaching the salmon in the Miso St gives it a really nice sort of sweet white baits are an oily fish that are healthy delicious and cooking minutesnext up my shopping guide to getting the finest fish when I buy my fish I only want the freshest and the best and if anyone knows how to get the best it's Roger Kent Baron he's been buying and selling fish at the world famous billions Gate Market in London for over 50 years I love fish I think it's the greatest food of all time I sell literally every variety there is I could feed you a different fish 365 days a year this guy really knows how to sniff out the good from the bad all fish smell different the longer it's around the more fishy it will smell when it's lovely and fresh it doesn't smell whenever you're going to buy fish don't be FR get your nose right into it don't go like that get it into it smell it smells delightful it smells I called salmon and it's lovely baramundi it's a lovely fish the way to tell good fishes look at it closely it's shining it's still got the Bloom on it his eyes are as bright as yours looking the girl lovely and red put it in a bag for the gentleman please people should always be asking about their fish what kind of fish is it where does it come from a nice salmon £19 it's a bargain at 20 Roger right Salmon's brilliant value and a great allrounder really healthy and super delicious here's a quick look at the different cuts and how to use them H salmon always impresses it's fantastic stuffed and steamed either in a fish Kettle or in the oven wrapped in foil steaks of Great Value and Brilliant baked a cider salmon is perfect for poaching home curing or baking in pastry the fillet is so versatile easy fast to cook and great for pan frying smoked salmon delicious cooked or raw I love it with scrambled eggs roll there's white fish and there's oily fish they come under two different sections here we have white fish it's lovely it's Cod it's the best cod in the world it comes from a place called Peter head it's nice and white the whiter the better one of the most Oly fish you'll find macel there it is lovely color with most fish the fresher they are the harder they are if you're not well and you're ill have a ma sprats otherwise known as top hats here we have flatfish and these are known as place as you can see they've got spots the redder they are the fresher they are it really is a lovely fish to eat King George couldn't have better for Fish Fresh enough for royalty follow your fishmongers advice and you'll never ever have another dodgy DOA Soul again poaching the salmon in the Miso St gives it a really nice sort of sweet white baits are an oily fish that are healthy delicious and cooking minutes\n"