Khatiche and Rebekah Larcombe

Khatiche and Rebekah Larcombe twin sisters run Sista Shuck! a fishmonger in Deptford, London.

They grew up in a small former fishing town in South Devon, just a 10-minute walk from the sea. I now live in London and we open oysters and sell them in markets and pubs across London.  Although I was born and raised in Devon, it was in the capital where I got into the fish trade. I became increasingly interested in the environmental and nutritional benefits of bivalves.  They started their own business - Sista Shuck! - in 2022.

“The sea is my livelihood but is often so much more than that; its majesty, mystery, power and abundance never fail to amaze me.”

“There are many significant challenges to the British fishing industry right now, including climate change, pollution, big business, and a lack of investment in both coastal communities and sustainable aquaculture. However, there are many highlights too, for example, working with the beauty and abundance of the ocean, seeing the fruits of my labour, and providing sustainable, accessible seafood and luxury to all.

I very much hope for the future that we all gain a huge respect and a desire to protect the sea, and that we continue to enjoy clean and abundant oceans and community-owned, sustainable aquaculture that can feed everyone for generations to come.”