insideKENT Magazine Issue 52 - July 2016 | Page 51

Ryan Castone of Hales & Moore, Rainham
We have been trading in Rainham since 1984,
starting out as local fishermen and freemen of the
River Medway (see Rochester Oyster and Floating
fishery or ROFF for more information). Our fishing
background, mainly for eels, brown shrimps and
Dover soles, led us into fishmongery and after 32
years we are among the most respected
fishmongers in the South East, with customers
travelling from as far as Brighton to shop with us!
Here at Hales & Moore we strive to provide the
highest quality fish at the most affordable price
to our customers. Throughout the year we have
a selection of local fish available, mostly from the
LR38 vessel the Linda Louise. These can range
from Dover soles in the summer to beautiful codling
in the winter (weather depending).
We have recently spent time working alongside
Kent and Essex Inshore Conservation Agency
(KEIFCA) to help create and maintain a
conservation area along the north shore of the
river Medway which will be the largest of its kind
in the country (you can find more information on
this on www.kentandessex-ifca.gov.uk).
“At Hales and Moore it isn't solely about the fish,
it’s about your general experience. As soon as
you step through the door you will be greeted
with a smile and a good morning. We aim for a
high level of customer service, be that preparing
your fish in any way you would like, to giving you

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tips on the best way to cook it. Every customer
we serve is treated like a weekly regular. I think
that’s what a lot of big stores lack today.” - Shane
Hales, Co-owner.
Our restaurant clients range from Oad street in
Sittingbourne all the way to Greenhithe and out
as far as Maidstone including The Three Tuns,
lower Halstow; The Plough and Harrow, Oad
Street; The Crown, Upchurch’ Eight Restaurant,
Rainham; The Barn Restaurant, Rainham;
Upchurch Golf Club, Upchurch; Mid-Kent College,
Medway Campus; Rochester Cruising Club,
Rochester Esplanade; Medway Yacht Club, Upnor;
Oliver Restaurant, Rochester; Clarendon Royal
Hotel, Gravesend; Rowland’s Bistro, Gillingham;
Nutmegs Patisserie, Rainham; Greenhithe Bowls
Club, Greenhithe; Royal Steakhouse, Chatham;
The White Hart, Cuxton; The Bayview, Leysdown;
Suburban Club, Gillingham.

Hales & Moore
13 Station Road
Rainham
Gillingham
ME8 7RS
01634 372782
www.halesandmoore.co.uk
/HalesAndMooreRainham
@RainhamFish