Oyster

About Oyster

Eaten raw with lemon, Tabasco, or mignonette — oysters are pure terroir. You can taste the sea they came from. Mersea rocks, Maldon, Fines de Claire, and natives each have distinct character. The ultimate bar snack and the classiest way to start any meal.

Why Chefs Love It

• Highest margin item on any seafood menu — minimal prep, maximum price
• An oyster bar or raw bar elevates your restaurant's positioning instantly
• Seasonal natives give you a rotating menu talking point
• They sell drinks — oysters and champagne is the most profitable pairing in hospitality

Health & Nutrition

• The single richest food source of zinc — six oysters provide 5x your daily needs
• Extremely high in vitamin B12, iron, and copper
• Low calorie at just 68 per 100g
• Contains unique antioxidants found only in shellfish