About Us
About
MOTHER CITY FISH
At Mother City Fish, we’re on a mission to make sustainability a way of life.
Our seafood isn’t just any catch of the day – it’s a carefully curated selection that comes with a splash of responsibility. We’ve teamed up with suppliers certified by WWF-SASSI and the Hake Longline Association (SAHLLA) to ensure our seafood is reeling in the right way.
Besides the provenance of our seafood, we also care passionately about healthy, wholesome foods that are locally produced. You’ll see these values shine through in all the products across our shop.
Making waves for better health and a happier planet!
Empowering you to choose what’s best for you and Earth.
Offering conscience-driven choices for mindful munchers who care about what goes into their bodies.
MCF is a catch! We serve up the freshest fish, quicker than a supermarket, and our fish-masters ensure it’s portioned and packed with a plastic-free hug!
Dive into homemade delights, crafted from wholesome ingredients – no shortcuts, only full-on flavour! We’re all about generosity – even food sensitivities can swim in our sea of options.
We’re in this together! We’re on a mission to support local fishermen and small suppliers.
Our commitment to the environment?
We fish responsibly, no “fishy” business here!
Our carbon footprint? Smaller than a minnow’s flipper.
We stick to quotas like glue: Less packaging, more planet-loving.
We have a selection of goods that will put a smile on your face!
REELING IN THE RIGHT WAY
Ren’s story
“I found that there was a gaping hole in the market for good quality, sustainably sourced fresh fish in Cape Town”
“I live with my family in Newlands and operate Mother City Fish from my home. I have been treating my auto-immune condition with nutrition rather than medication for more than 7 years, so top quality foods are non-negotiable.
When I started my “food as medicine” journey, I found that although it wasn’t that difficult to source organic vegetables and beautiful free range meats, there was a gaping hole in the market for good quality, sustainably sourced fresh fish in Cape Town.
In 2019, when I was introduced to a friend of a friend who owns a small export fishery, it was an Aha moment! At first, I just wanted to buy some fish for my family. But it was so good, I wanted to share it with everyone!
So, the first little WhatsApp group was started and very soon, I had friends and family placing their orders.
The business grew quickly (mainly by word of mouth), especially during the pandemic in 2020, when people had the time to prioritise home cooking.
After the pandemic, it became clear that people were returning back to their busy normal lives and didn’t have that much time for cooking from scratch – enter our Made by MCF range!
We love preparing this frozen range of homemade products for our customers, mainly using the amazing seafood we have readily available.”
