The rock oyster (crassostrea gigas) grows wild in the River Blackwater and is available to buy all year round. It is is almost rock-like in shape and, because it filters a lot more water than its Native counterpart, is saltier in flavour.
All our oysters are purified in seawater from the River Blackwater meaning they retain the beautifully unique flavour associated with this area. You can mail order and buy these incredible Mersea oysters, delivered straight to your door, or choose to pick them up for free from our stand at the world famous Borough Market.