Louw van den Berg & Frans van den Berg – father and son behind KolFish
Our background
KolFish was founded in 2024 by the two of us, father and son, out of our shared passion for the fish trade. Together we bring years of experience in fish processing. Louw has over 30 years of experience in processing fish and Frans almost a decade. That knowledge and experience form the basis of KolFish.
From Urk we work with fresh fish every day. Urk has long been an important centre for Dutch fishing and fish processing. With the fish auction, the many fish companies and the short lines to fishermen and traders, Urk is the ideal place for us to run our business.
We specialise in filleting and cutting fish by hand. Every fish passes through our hands and is carefully inspected and professionally processed. That way we can watch the quality, texture and finish of every fillet.
At KolFish we think it matters to do good work and to keep our agreements. Whether it is a restaurant, fishmonger, wholesaler or private customer: we stand for fresh fish, craftsmanship and careful processing.
Our approach
At KolFish every fish is filleted and cut by hand. This is a trade passed on from generation to generation, in which experience and a feel for the product matter. We combine that tradition with today's knowledge to process every fish as well as possible.
Filleting by hand gives a much finer, neater end product. We can work precisely along the bone, so as little good fish as possible is left behind. Every gram of good fish that goes to waste is a shame to us. A fine fish deserves to be used as fully as possible.
We deliberately choose hand processing over machine processing. Where machines are aimed mainly at speed and large volumes, our work is about craftsmanship and quality. Every fish is filleted with attention, so we get the most out of it and deliver the best possible end product.
Our customers choose this way of working on purpose. They are customers who know what quality is and who see and taste the difference between fish carefully processed by hand and fish processed by machine.
At KolFish we like short lines and clear agreements. We are happy to work with customers who value good fish, consistent quality and a supplier that does what it promises.
Whether you are a restaurant, fishmonger, wholesaler or private customer: we think along with you about the right fish, processing and delivery. Do you have a specific wish or are you looking for a particular species? Feel free to get in touch. We are glad to look at what we can do for you.
Working with KolFish
Get in touch for product information, quotes or standing delivery agreements. We are happy to think along about products that suit your kitchen, shop or wholesale business.
