Tom Haward grading oysters to sell. Buy UK oysters online.
Tom Haward
One of Richard's three son's, Tom runs the waterfront operation, from grading the catch through to delivery. Tom has a young daughter who is ninth generation oyster girl.
Richard Haward catching UK oysters to sell. Buy UK oysters online.
Richard Haward
The sea was to Richard what air is to the rest of us, and his passion and knowledge of oysters stemmed from a deep pride in his own family trade and history.
Our story cultivating oysters is nearly 300 years old . . .
Our story, as oyster growers, began in the 1700s when the Haward Family began cultivating the native oyster. For eight generations the creeks surrounding Mersea Island, in north Essex, have been ideal for producing world class oysters. The world has rapidly changed, but how we grow and harvest our oysters has remained consistent in caring for nature and what she does and drawing from the almost 300 year legacy to produce something special.
William (5th Generation and Edwin (6th Generation)
Since William Haward Snr in the 18th Century, our history and where we have come from matters as much as where we are going, and we hope this comes across in the quality of the oyster that you will eat.
In 2023, seventh generation oysterman, Richard Haward, sadly passed away but his passion for reaching as many people as possible with Mersea oysters continues with eighth generation oyster grower, Tom Haward. From Borough Market and Billingsgate, to restaurants, markets and homes throughout the UK, our oysters can be enjoyed.