West Mersea Rock Oysters

Mersea Rock Oysters are grown by ‘Richard Haward’s Oysters’ in the blackwater Estuary in Mersea Island, Essex. For 8 generations they have produced the plump ranched Rock Oyster in the intertidal range in West Mersea. Each oyster is hand picked, washed and graded by the hardworking team that bring these delicacies from a seed to a market ready Oyster. The final stage of the process concentrates the unique flavour of the water they are grown in, called Merrior . Each oyster is purified in UV treated water pumped from the beds themselves for 42 hours to ensure they are fit for consumption. Oyster Buoys have teamed up with the current chief Oyster Farmer, Tom Haward, to bring these freshly harvested Oysters to your door! A dozen oysters to your door is perfect for any celebration or gathering. Enjoy with a glass of fizz with family or as an addition to a dinner party with friends. DELIVERY INFORMATION Our oysters are delivered within 24 hours of dispatch, this means that they will not be fresher. APC, our courier is well versed in handling live shellfish and. All packaging has been chosen specifically to ensure freshness of oysters. Orders are dispatched Tuesday – Thursday. Orders placed before 10am will qualify for next day delivery. Orders placed after 10am shall qualify for delivery at the next available dispatch day. HANDLING AND STORAGE INFORMATION Once received the oysters should be refrigerated to ensure prolonged freshness. All oysters are packaged with the curved cup at the bottom. To ensure that they retain any liquid and have a longer shelf life. When the oysters are ready to be opened, give them a gentle tap. Those which do not close or produce a hollow sound whilst being knocked should disposed of and not consumed. Do not eat open shellfish Not sure how to open? Check our how to guide here!