About Chatham Oysters
Chatham Shellfish Company has been cultivating Chatham Oysters on its lease site since 1976. The well known east coast oyster with year round availability has captivated the oyster aficionado’s attention for decades in local, regional and national markets the last 40 years.
Available in a “regular” grade half shell market at 3 to 4 inches shell length, “petite” grade for the metropolitan half shell market at 2.5 to 2.75 inches and finally the “Golden Gorilla” grade for stews, roasts and frying at 5 plus inches these things are awesome plump oysters worth their weight in gold. These grades of the Chatham Oyster are selected for their deep cup, round shape with a plump and rich meat.
The History of Chatham Shellfish Co.
Begun in 1976, Chatham Shellfish Company has been a revitalizing force of aquaculture in the region. Revisiting techniques of old, when oyster grants lined the Oyster River and Oyster Pond, and incorporating genuinely self-made technology we’ve forged a successful modern day shellfish farming venture.
The Crew
Chatham Shellfish Company has had the pleasure of developing the best oyster farmers on Cape Cod over the years. We slug through the heaviest of tasks, and also perform delicate husbandry methods with quickness and efficiency in order to deliver some of the best quality oysters.
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Fridays and Saturdays 3-5
Pre orders are available chathamshellfish.com
Retail is back and so are steamers! Get them today and tomorrow from 3-5pm
See you at the shanty
We grow the oysters, not sell the hype! Get em today from 3-5 at the shanty. Native mussels, steamers and littlenecks available also. By land or sea...
The moment you`ve all been waiting for...we will be open for retail this weekend from 3-5pm Friday and Saturday only. Product is limited to oysters only for pre-orders. Limited supply of mussels and littlenecks on a first come first serve basis as supplies last. Thank you and see you soon
Spring Tidings #chathamoysters #fullbrine #lowtide
Day one to re-float the farm! Mechanical assist to save our backs for the win.
#growingoysters #chathamoysters #fullbrine
Always nice when the idea takes on its life. Now to fill em with oysters and make em grow.
We`ve taken 3 types of previously used gear and repurposed them to make these racks, making an example of upcycling our gear and giving it new life wherever possible.
Add oysters to the occasion for valentines.
We will be open both for superbowl pick ups and valentines pick ups 2/10, 2/13 and 2/14 from 2-4pm as well as shipping through this coming week for your celebrations.
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#eatchathamoysters
Due to conditions from today`s storm, we will not be open for retail this afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding
Raking season on the private stock for your Christmas orders! Also celebrating @farranjalbert birthday today, a veteran of the trade who sends you all your orders, so wish her happy birthday! Cheers
Last push to winterize the site and handling some beautiful oysters at that
Winter prep these past few days sinking off floating cages full of seed and relocating gear in the intertidal to deeper waters where they`ll be protected from big blows, ice and frigid Temps. Big help having the college crew back for the holiday and hitting the work load with us
Don`t fret folks, ordering is now live and available for both shipping orders (chathamoysters.com) and retail orders (chathamshellfish.com)
We will be open for retail next week Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. All shipping orders will be shipped Monday and Tuesday of next week as well.
Stuffies are back for the holidays also and can be added onto any shipping order (limit 2 packs per order)
Additionally, apparel is also available for pick up or shipping through chathamshellfish.com
We`ll look forward to your orders!
Road Trip! Had a drop in to @hogislandoysterco and was welcomed by Sean and crew, thank you for your hospitality and swag! Awesome oysters and operations, we`ll look forward to returning the favor if you make it to the Cape anytime!
Cheers
Chatham Maritime
Chatham Massachusetts lies on the elbow of Cape Cod. The influence of the cold rich waters of the north Atlantic to the east and the waters of Nantucket Sound to the south and west results in a generously rich environment of fish and shellfish habitat. Chatham Shellfish Company has the fortune of cultivating oysters in its environs to produce Cape Cods most desirable oysters.
Chatham Vacation Home
Come visit us in Chatham, and enjoy fabulous salt water views of our oyster farm on Oyster Pond! This spacious home sits at the end of a quiet road and has spectacular views of Oyster Pond. A perfect private setting for a well deserved getaway. The home has 3 bedrooms, which includes a basement apartment for extra sleeping. It is 5000 square feet with lovely decks overlooking the water.
