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Boquerones

White anchovy fillets marinated in vinegar and packed in oil. Mild, bright and ready for the plate, in trays from 100 g to 700 g, delivered chilled.

White anchovy fillets marinated in vinegar with garlic, parsley and olive oil on a white dish
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Chilled

At a glance

Storage
Chilled
Format & weight
Trays and tins of 100 g, a 230 g tray, and 380 g and 700 g round trays.
Keep
Fridge from delivery to service, first in, first out. Follow the storage line and the date on the pack.
Region
Spain
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For registered food businesses only. No prices online: your quote arrives by email, and the firm price is confirmed on your proforma.

In short

What is Boquerones and how do chefs use it?

Boquerones en vinagre are fresh anchovy fillets marinated in vinegar until white and tender, then packed in oil: mild, bright and served cold.

How chefs use it
Boquerones with crisps · Matrimonio · On a pintxo counter
Formats
Trays and tins of 100 g, a 230 g tray, and 380 g and 700 g round trays.
Storage
Chilled. A semi-preserve: boquerones travel chilled and live in the fridge.
How to order
Trade customers in Ireland only. Choose the formats and quantities in the form on this page; your quote arrives by email.

Food information

Ingredients, allergens and storage

Ingredients

Ingredients are listed on the product specification. Ask us and we send it by email.

Allergens

Of the 14 allergens regulated in the EU (Reg. 1169/2011)

  • Contains: Fish

Fish.

Full allergen details are on the product specification.

Storage

Chilled

A semi-preserve: boquerones travel chilled and live in the fridge.

Fridge from delivery to service, first in, first out. Follow the storage line and the date on the pack.

Formats

Formats you can order

  • White anchovies in vinegar

    100 g tray

    10 to 12 fillets.

    Packed
    36 trays per case
    Storage
    Chilled

  • 100 g tin

    10 to 12 fillets.

    Packed
    36 tins per case
    Storage
    Chilled

  • 230 g tray

    22 to 27 fillets.

    Packed
    21 trays per case
    Storage
    Chilled

  • 380 g round tray

    44 to 54 fillets.

    Packed
    12 trays per case
    Storage
    Chilled

  • 700 g round tray

    88 to 108 fillets.

    Packed
    10 trays per case
    Storage
    Chilled

  • Other formats

    Other boquerón format

    Tell us the size in the note.

    Packed
    Sealed trays and tins, each with its own date and lot number.
    Storage
    Chilled

Tell us what you need and how often. We ship mixed pallets and less-than-pallet loads. Quantities, delivery terms and the delivery date are confirmed on your proforma. Trade customers only.

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  • Your price for the products, quantities and delivery frequency you choose, sent to your email.
  • Ex VAT, for business customers only.
  • Tell us your quantity; delivery terms and date are confirmed on your proforma.
  • A reference quote: the firm price is confirmed on your proforma invoice.
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Three short steps: your products, your delivery, your business. We email you the price, ex VAT, and how long it is valid; delivery terms and date are confirmed on your proforma. Business customers only.

On the menu

How do chefs use Boquerones?

Boquerones with crisps

A few fillets on a cold plate with a spoonful of their oil and a bowl of salted crisps. The classic Spanish bar tapa, with no cooking.

Matrimonio

One boquerón and one salted anchovy side by side on bread: the white and the dark fillet in one bite.

On a pintxo counter

With piparras and olives on a skewer, or on toasted bread with tomato.

Salads and boards

Over a tomato salad or next to olives and pickles on a conservas board.

Portion
4–6 fillets per person as a tapa
Serve
Serve cold, straight from the fridge.
Occasion
Tapas, aperitivo, bar snacks, pintxo counters

Origin

What are boquerones?

Boquerón is the Spanish name for the fresh anchovy. Boquerones en vinagre are fillets of that fresh fish, marinated in vinegar until the flesh turns white, then packed in oil.

Salted anchovies (anchoas) are the same fish cured in salt for months. Boquerones are milder and brighter, which is why the two are often served together.

Buyer questions

Boquerones: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between boquerones and anchovies?

Same fish, different product. Boquerones are fresh fillets marinated in vinegar, white and mild. Anchoas are cured in salt for months and packed in oil, darker and more intense.

Do boquerones need the fridge?

Yes. They are a semi-preserve, not a sterilised tin, so they travel chilled and stay in the fridge until service. Check the date on every pack.

Which formats can I order?

Trays and tins of 100 g (10 to 12 fillets), a 230 g tray (22 to 27 fillets), and 380 g and 700 g round trays for busy bars. The formats table on this page lists the units per case.

Is there a minimum order?

The minimum per product line is 6 trays or tins. Below the minimum, tell us in the note of the quote form what you need. We ship mixed pallets and less-than-pallet loads, so you can combine products in one order. Quantities and delivery terms are confirmed on your proforma.

Do you deliver across Ireland?

Yes. We supply trade customers across Ireland; the quote form asks for your Eircode. Northern Ireland and other UK postcodes are not covered. Delivery terms and the delivery date are confirmed on your proforma.

What is the shelf life?

Every pack carries its own use-by or best-before date. The shelf life of each format is on the product specification, sent with your proforma; ask us before you order if you need it.

Can I get a sample?

Ask with the Request a sample button on this page: tell us your venue and what you would like to try, and we reply by email.

How do I get a price?

Use the quote form on this page: this product is already selected. Choose the format, the quantity per delivery, how often and your Eircode, add a note if you like, and we email you a trade quote. You can add other products to the same quote. The firm price, delivery terms and date are confirmed on your proforma. Trade customers only.

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