Welcome — Rocky Bottoms

Our Story

Rocky Bottoms started out as an 1800s brick kiln with a purpose to fire bricks. Eventually the brick kiln was unable to compete with larger competitors and closed down after WW2. Since this time the brick kiln has offered itself as agricultural storage until it collapsed and stood derelict.

In 2008 the brick kiln’s potential and need of restoration was spotted by local fishing family; The Matthews. After years of love and attention, Rocky Bottoms, as we know it today was born. Our doors opened in May 2015, just in time for the start of the crab season. We deliver local shellfish from pot to plate in a laid back environment. Rocky Bottoms believes in enjoying the simpler things in life!

We thank Alison for her vision and belief in wanting to sell her and Richards produce to you guys. Without her RBs woudnt’ have happened.

At the heart of the family business, are husband and wife Richard and Alison who are quite the duo in providing Norfolk and it’s many local businesses with Weybourne’s famously delicious crabs and lobsters.

Richard has been the local fisherman for 35 years; his faithful Anna-Gail fishing boat is a traditional double-ended crab boat who is naturally au fait with the north Norfolk coast and is just one of very few traditional fishing boats on our waters today.

On return from fishing Richard boils the crabs and lobsters and Alison prepares the produce, mainly dressing crabs which involves removing the ‘dead man’s finger’ and cracking open the claws. At this point the crabs and lobsters are Rocky Bottoms ready.

As each year the business has grown and evolved into a local favorite with the help of all of Alison and Richards children to make it a true family business

Short Film: Rocky Bottoms - From Pot to Plate

Where it all started!

How Rocky Bottoms looks now!

Ethical, Environmental and Community.

Our crab and lobsters are sourced wherever possible from the sea, Richard and Winston Matthews alongside other local fisherman fish responsibly. Marking and returning those that are fertilised, this contributes to ensuring crabs and lobsters can continue to breed. All of the crab and lobsters are prepared on site by our highly skilled ‘dressers’ - a local craft that goes back over 100 years. To support our local community we buy from local businesses wherever possible which also reduces our carbon footprint. In pricing our menu we take into account many considerations, any good businesses has to review their costings regularly to ensure the business operates to commercially while providing an enjoyable experience to their customers.

Zero Tolerance and Discretionary Service Charge.

As a business we are committed to the welfare of our customers and employees. We therefore expect both employees and customers to be considerate and polite at all times which contributes to a relaxed and friendly environment. If you wish to report a complaint please do raise this with a member of our staff before leaving the premises.

Rocky Bottoms applies a 12.5% service charge to all bills. This service charge is divided by all those on Rocky Bottoms payroll. The division of service charge is based upon the number of hours worked by staff. For security reasons we do not accept cash tips for our staff. The service charges are optional and can be removed when paying your bill, this is noted on our menu.