Blog– Richard Haward's Oysters

Grilled Oysters with a parmesan, chilli and lemon crumb

by Gemma Tidmarsh August 23, 2022

Grilled Oysters with a parmesan, chilli and lemon crumb

Looking for something different to do with your oysters? Try our new recipe for delicious grilled oysters!

Posted in Colchester business, Eight generation oyster farmers, Grilled oysters, Mail order oysters, Mersea Island, Mersea Oysters, Oyster farmers, Rock oysters

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Mail Order Update.

by Gemma Tidmarsh September 25, 2021

A change to delivery days.

Posted in Colchester business, Colchester Native oyster, Eight generation oyster farmers, Essex business, Mail order oysters, Mersea Island, Mersea Native Oysters, Mersea Oysters, Oyster farmers, Rock oysters, Small business, Support local businesses

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Sea: A Ferocious Beauty

by Thomas Haward August 24, 2021

The sea is something of great power and beauty, but also demands our uppermost respect.

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Farmers or Fishermen?

by Thomas Haward July 29, 2021

Oysters farmers of fishermen? Joe Haward helps explain what we do and how we do it.

Posted in blog, Eight generation oyster farmers, Mersea Island, Mersea Oysters, Oyster farmers

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55 Years Ago

by Thomas Haward July 08, 2021

What we were doing 55 years ago when England men's football last won a major tournament?

Posted in Eight generation oyster farmers, Essex business, history, Mersea Island, Mersea Oysters, Oyster farmers, Rock oysters, Small business

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Telling the Tale by Joe Haward

by Thomas Haward May 27, 2021

"The fact that you can tell that tale, people think it's something really special." Richard Haward When King George came to the throne in 1714 it i...

Posted in blog, Eight generation oyster farmers

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Oyster's Song

by Thomas Haward April 28, 2021

A poem by Joe Haward on the Haward family's oyster fishing legacy. Oyster's Song The world begins to wake Night's grip easing to light's touch....

Posted in blog, Eight generation oyster farmers, Oyster farmers, poem

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The Sun Still Rises

by Thomas Haward April 01, 2021

One of the joys working on the water brings is those moments you get seeing the sun rise upon another day. As light breaks through the darkness, r...

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An update from Richard Haward's Oysters

by Gemma Tidmarsh August 10, 2020

Read the latest news from the Richard Haward's Oyster team and what is coming up in the next few weeks!

Posted in Colchester business, Colchester Native oyster, Covid-19, Eight generation oyster farmers, Essex business, Mail order oysters, Mersea Island, Mersea Native Oysters, Mersea Oysters, Native oysters, Rock oysters, Small business, Support local businesses

The re-opening of Borough Market

by Gemma Tidmarsh July 03, 2020

From the 4th July we're able to trade as normal at Borough Market. However, we will be complying to social distancing rules as per the government's guidelines. We are accepting cash and card payments.

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Support Local Businesses.

by Gemma Tidmarsh March 16, 2020

Amid the current climate, Richard Haward's Oysters, are giving you 10% off all products and charging only £5.00 delivery. Please shop local and support small businesses. Mersea Oysters are some of the finest in the world and we are proud to supply some of the top restaurants in the country.

Posted in Colchester business, Colchester Native oyster, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Eight generation oyster farmers, Essex business, Mail order oysters, Mersea Island, Mersea Native Oysters, Mersea Oysters, Native oysters, Oyster farmers, Rock oysters, Small business, Support local businesses

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Our Oyster's Journey from Sea to Plate

by Richard Haward October 08, 2019

We own 14 acres of oyster beds where we grow and cultivate our award winning Mersea oysters. It is not simply about catching oysters, but working t...

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