Rex has been in the fish trade since he was 13 years old. As a boy he used to catch trout in the local stream and sell them to a fishmonger.
He worked on a trout farm for a number of years before becoming a fishmonger for a large supermarket. After a while he became quite disillusioned with the quality of fish and realised he could do better himself. He bought a small fish stall in the corner of the car park at Secrett's Farm Shop, in Milford, Surrey.With his passion and enthusiasm for seafood he built up such a loyal following that he had to have a shop built in the same location.
In December 2004 he opened The Chelsea Fishmonger in Cale Street on the Lovely Chelsea Green. This new venture hit the ground running and the shop has gone from strength to strength. September this year will see the opening of The Chelsea Fishmonger in Guildford at No 6, Kings Post parade, Burpham.

Duncan served 10 years in the armed forces with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, before leaving to become a personal fitness trainer. It was doing this that gave him a passion for healthy eating and an interest in cooking.
Rex had known Duncan for some years so at this stage decided to try and steal him for his job to work at the newly opened Chelsea Fishmonger.
Duncan prides himself on putting out a beautiful fish display, he is chatty and enjoys talking to customers. He has also recently become a proud father to baby Zack.