Wholesale of oysters was where it all began nearly 300 years ago for our family when we sailed them into Billingsgate Market. We continue to supply wholesale throughout the UK with our oysters on menus up and down the country.
One order, one delivery, more than one line on your menu.
Year round. Sizes 1–4. The one your menu says "Mersea" next to.
Year round. Cleaner, milder — a useful second oyster on a board.
Sept–April. Limited. Worth building a special around.
Year round. Goes on the same delivery, no extra supplier.
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Call us on 07912582029 or email us on richardhawardsoysters@gmail.com
Find answers to common questions about our oysters, shipping, and order processing. Or use the form above to contact us.
Rock oysters have a 7 day shelf life and native oysters have a 5 day shelf life.
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.
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.
Yes, the cut off time is 10.00am.
