Private Functions

Oysters are the perfect canapé for your event - they’re unique, flavoursome, a great talking point and, best of all, a superfood! We are the oldest oyster farming family in the world and for 8 generations, the Hawards have walked across the same stretch of mud on Mersea Island to hand pick oysters and cultivate them into the incredible product they are today.

We are pleased to offer our bespoke shucking services for your event; whether it is a private party, a wedding, engagement party or a corporate function. Your guests will be able to learn about the rich history of oysters and Mersea Island, enjoy the humble mollusc and what makes them so special.

Depending on the number of guests and oysters required, you will have a roaming shucker (or shuckers) who will shuck to order and they will come to you so your guests will not need to do anything but enjoy them. We charge per oyster and this includes; your oyster shucker(s), oysters and dressings - tabasco, lemons and shallot mignonette. Depending on the location, it will also include travel.

So how much do we charge? There is a minimum requirement of 100 oysters.

• 100 - 300 oysters £5.00 per oyster
• 301 - 500 oysters £4.75 per oyster
• 501+ oysters £4.50 per oyster
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Mersea and Jersey rock oysters are available all year round. Native oysters will be available from September through to April, however, there would be a 35p supplement per oyster as these are more expensive for us to cultivate.

 

• If you require more information or wish to book us for your event, please email us at richardhawardsoysters@gmail.com and provide us with the following information:

• - The date of your event
• - The location of your event
• - Event type
• - How many guests
• - How many oysters

• Someone will reply to you within 48 hours. If you’re still unsure and would like to speak to a member of the team, please give us a call on 07912 582029