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Sunrise to sunset, here at Richard Haward's Oysters we love hearing from you. Whether it's an order enquiry, questions regarding our oysters, who we are, or what we do, then use the form below or give us a ring.

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07912582029

richardhawardsoysters@gmail.com

Mersea Island

129 Coast Road,
West Mersea,
Essex CO5 8PA

Borough Market

34b Stoney Street,
Southwark,
London SE1 9AA

Store Locations

Explore our retail locations and visit us in person to experience our collections.

Mersea Island

129 Coast Road
West Mersea
Essex CO5 8PA

07912582029

Borough Market

34b Stoney Street
Southwark
London SE1 9AA

07912582029

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our oysters, shipping, and order processing. Or use the form above to contact us.

How long will my oysters last?

Rock oysters have a 7 day shelf life and native oysters have a 5 day shelf life. 

How long will my oysters take to arrive? 

Your oysters should arrive on the day of your delivery date, however, deliveries may take up to 48 hours. Our oysters are packed and shipped in air tight packaging along with ice packs. APC will be delivering your order. 

Can I collect oysters?

We have a new collection point on Mersea Island if you're local and, of course, Borough Market. Our collection point on Mersea Island is from Tuesday-Friday and you can choose a time slot between 10am-2pm. You can collect oysters from Borough Market 5 days a week. Throughout the year opening times may change, but you can check the current opening hourshere.

Is there a cut off time for next day delivery? 

Yes, the cut off time is 10.00am. 

Recipes

From simple classics to something a little different, discover delicious ways to enjoy our oysters at home.

How to Shuck

Learn how to shuck oysters at home with our simple step-by-step guide, from opening the shell to serving them perfectly.