Fish facts · Updated 9 November 2026 · 3 min
Kibbeling or lekkerbek: what is the difference?
At Schaap’s, kibbeling is battered pollack in bite-sized pieces. A lekkerbek is one whole hake fillet in a crisp coating.
By Schaap’s Vishandel · fishmonger since 1938
Customers regularly ask about the difference between kibbeling and lekkerbek. Here is what you get and how to choose.
Kibbeling: small pieces
We make our kibbeling with pollack: small pieces of fish in batter, fried until golden. Choose from ravigote, garlic or cocktail sauce. Our lekkerbek is made with hake, not pollack.
Lekkerbek: a whole hake fillet
Our lekkerbek is a hake fillet in batter, fried until golden. You get a whole fillet rather than the small pieces used for kibbeling.
Which should you choose?
Kibbeling is easy to share. Lekkerbek suits a roll or a meal. Nutritional values vary with fish, batter and portion; our product figures are indicative.
Coming for a larger quantity on a busy day? Ask about options beforehand on WhatsApp. Your message is not a confirmed order or a guarantee something will be ready.
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