The UK Seafood School at Grimsby Institute, UK has officially opened, helping to safeguard the town’s historic seafood industry.
Located at the Institute’s Nuns Corner campus, the facility aims to provide high quality training and development opportunities for aspiring seafood professionals.
“This school will provide the next generation with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the seafood industry, while also celebrating Grimsby’s rich heritage in the sector,” said Maria Turnbull-Kemp group vice principal, who is leading the Seafood School project.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for young people in our community, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have, not only on the students, but on the entire seafood industry in the region.”
Funded by a £185,000 grant from Defra, along with additional investment from TEC Partnership, the project has transformed existing facilities into a state-of-the-art seafood training hub.
Key upgrades include a fully refurbished demonstration kitchen, a new wet room training space and a redesigned restaurant.
This launch complements significant government investments in Grimsby’s seafood sector, including over £13.2 million from the UK Seafood Fund and more than £18 million from the Levelling Up Fund.
“Offering food-focused courses to local schools, communities, and industry professionals supports our commitment to boosting the local economy and inspires the nation to embrace seafood,” said Carrie Vaughan – UK Seafood School project coordinator. “This initiative is a win for both the economy and public health.”
