After 33 years in business, Bob and Kathy Gibson continue to make customer service and quality fish their priority.
A Fine Kettle O’Fish is a small business with a big heart, which is why their customers have been coming back since they first opened their doors in downtown Vernon.
The Gibsons started selling fresh B.C. salmon out of coolers to retail stores all over the Okanagan in the mid 1970s until they opened their shop in 1983.
In 2000, they moved next door to a larger space and have expanded from fish sales to an extensive line of prepared meals.
“We offer a superior selection of fresh and frozen fish and seafood from around the world, from the exotic species to our B.C. coast,” said Bob.
“With a full-service kitchen creating simply fresh delicious food, our wide selection of products made here has grown to service many different avenues of clientele.”
A Fine Kettle O’Fish offers small to large single portion meals, meals for groups, lunch and dinner take-out, custom catering and fresh-made sushi, all utilizing quality, fresh ingredients.
“All our food can be customized to fit individuals’ dietary needs, gluten-free dinners are available,” said Bob.
Their lunch and dinner take-away menus include: gourmet pizza, such as their halibut coconut curry and Greek shrimp pizzas, sandwiches, soups, pies, pastries, salads, gourmet burgers, fish and chips, pastas, endless dinner entrees and assorted deli selections, like Thai and Boston crab cakes and Cajun oysters.
The Gibsons are proud to call Vernon their home.
“We have witnessed our vibrant city become a place where people from all around the world come to call Vernon their home,” said Bob. “In business, it’s the city that attracts the customers.”
One of the biggest differences the Gibsons have noticed in their 33 years in business is customer knowledge.
They have welcomed the fact that there is much more information readily available on food and where it comes from, and they enjoy educating their customers.
“We follow the guidelines of Oceanwise and Seachoice programs to create education and answers surrounding sustainable seafood,” said Bob.
“Oceanwise is a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program, created to educate and empower customers about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood. Seachoice is a national sustainability program that looks at solutions for healthy oceans, working with Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program.”
