Before 'finishing' off your octopus in whatever recipe you choose, you need to cook it to make it more tender. Fill a pan with salted water, bring to the boil and drop the octopus into the pan. Keep on a very low simmer for around 30 minutes to an hour depending on the size of the octopus - don't cook too quickly or the octopus will become rubbery. Check that it's tender by inserting a knife into the chunkiest part of the leg, if there's not much resistance its cooked.

Once tenderised you can follow your favourite recipe. Its utterly delicious marinated in a little oil, garlic, and lemon and then chargrilled on the barbecue

Usually allow 3-400g of whole octopus per person. REMEMBER, if you ask us to clean your octopus the 'finished' weight will be roughly half of the original purchase weight