About Us

 

Codfathers has been open in Kelowna for nearly 25 years now, founded by the local Bishop family, the market has been owned and operated since 2002 by Jon and Anne-Marie Crofts, who emigrated from the south of England a few months earlier.

The trade of "fishmongery" was fast becoming a dying art across Europe and North America, due to the rise of big box stores and bulk trade in seafood as a commodity. Both Jon and Anne- Marie believe passionately that Seafood should not be treated as just another mass produced protein, and that it should have special status as one of the few remaining foods that have to be hunted and gathered, sometimes at considerable risk to the fisherman. The place for modern fishmongers in the world is to show these wild gems the respect that they deserve, and use their mongering skills to ensure that fish is presented and prepared to the highest standard, so that they make it to the plate in prime condition.

Links

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Okanagan Chefs Association
We think the best in the country!

Ocean Wise
Info on Seafood Sustainability from Vancouver Aquarium.

RAUDZ
Great local restaurant, firmly committed to supporting local suppliers, amazing liquid chefs!

Local Lounge
Beautiful restaurant on the lake in Summerland, live local!

Wine and Thyme
Sylvia's cooking classes with a view, a must for culinary enthusiasts.

Joy Road Catering
Delectable Cuisine de terroir, alfresco vineyard dining and events.

Wine Plus
Fun tasting series, or more advanced courses from Master of Wine Rhys Pender.

Quails Gate
At Quails gate winery, delicious bites/sips and beautiful views from the west side of Lake Okanagan.

Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl
Desert dining amongst spectacular vineyards in the south Okanagan.

Mission Hill Winery
Stunning alfresco terrace dining, superb architecture and views, wines to match.

Watermark Beach Resort
Beautiful resort on the beach in Osoyoos, with a great restaurant.