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Orford Pacific Oysters (S-L)

Orford Pacific Oysters (S-L)

Orford Pacific Oysters (also known as Butley Creek Oysters) are cultivated and sustainably harvested by hand in sub-tidal waters at the Butley River or Butley Creek Estuary, Orford, Suffolk, England.

Orford Pacific Oysters are distinctive in appearance with fan-like fluted shells.

Available: All year.

In Stock: Yes. 

Size: Small (60-80g approx), Medium (80-110g approx), Large (110-140g approx).

Freshest oysters possible
Orford Pacific Oysters remain in the Butley River or Butley Creek Estuary from seed until market size (takes 2 to 3 years).

Once harvested, these oysters are cleaned, purified in natural seawater from Butley Creek, and packed live to order in boxes at the oyster farm (Monday to Thursday) for next day courier delivery to our clients' addresses in mainland UK (Tuesday to Friday).

Store and consume
For the freshest and best flavour, store Pacific Oysters in the fridge and consume within 4-5 days from delivery. Oysters can be consumed raw or cooked.

How to Store Oysters & Best Before Guide

Ingredients: Oysters (molluscs).


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Orford Pacific Oyster

 

Brininess: 6/10.

Meat to shell ratio: 9/10.

Meat: Plump, silky.

 

Succession of flavour notes:

1. Briny.

2. Creamy butter, melon.

3. Cucumber.

 

Disclaimer. This taste review is our own opinion. Each oyster is unique with flavour influences by its waters, climates and seasons.

 

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Established in 1948, and family owned and operated; Orford oyster farm covers a small area of sub-tidal waters at the narrow and shallow Butley River (also known as Butley Creek), near the coastal town of Orford, Suffolk, England.

 

The River Butley is a tributary of the River Ore. The River Butley is a Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Ore is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Designated Special Area of Conservation, and a Designated Special Protection Area. Boyton Marshes is situated between the River Butley and the River Ore, and is a reserve for the Royal Society for the Protection of Bids.

 

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Orford Pacific Oysters from Butley River (also known as Butley Creek) Estuary, Suffolk, England.

 

Maps by Simply Oysters. Circles indicate approximate locations; not to scale.

 

Google Map of 51.863195,+-1.489692


Google Map of 52.086300,+1.527216

 

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One Courier Fee applies for this product and 'Other Products' shown below.

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In Stock. Delivery to addresses in mainland UK (Tuesday to Friday). Choose delivery date at checkout. At the latest, order 2 days before delivery date.

Prices are per Oyster. Minimum order for this product is 12 Oysters. Mix & Match this product with Other Products shown at the BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. 

  • Brand: Orford
  • Product Code: OOYS
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £0.99
  • 24 or more £0.97
  • 36 or more £0.95

Available Options

This product has a minimum quantity of 12