FAQs

Sustainability

What is Friend of the Sea certification?

Our shellfish have attained Friend of the Sea certification, a leading standard that recognizes sustainable aquaculture practices and promotes marine conservation.

Growing and Harvesting

What are the species name of your shellfish?

Albany Rock Oysters' species name is Western Rock Oyster/Saccostrea Glomerata

Are your products seasonal?

Albany Rock Oysters are seasonal and generally available from November to April.

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Storing, Shucking and Serving

What is merroir?

The word "terroir" is often used by winemakers to describe the distinctive taste that comes from the location where a wine is grown. In the oyster industry "merroir" is used ("mer" is French for sea) to describe the flavour an oyster takes on from the body of water it grows in.

Should you chew an Albany Rock Oyster?

It’s totally up to you - eat it however you like, but most of our team chew it to get the really creamy flavour.

How long can Albany Rock Oysters stay out of the fridge when shucked?

Once shucked, Albany Rock Oysters should be kept on ice and consumed within 2 hours or covered and refrigerated below 4C and consumed within 48 hrs.

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How do you shuck an Albany Rock Oyster?

Shucking an Albany Rock Oyster can be tricky. If you've never done it before, please as someone who knows how to do it or ask your local seafood supplier as some will offer both shucked and unshucked oysters for purchase.

Here’s a link to a video of our team demonstrating how to shuck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmhKkcXKfEE

How should I eat an Albany Rock Oyster?

You can eat them however you like – freshly shucked and raw, topped with lemon or a few condiments or with more elaborate toppings like a mignonette. Check out our recipe pages for more ideas.

Purchasing

Can I visit the farm?

Unfortunately our farm is not open to visitors.

I’m a restaurant or caterer can I buy direct?

In order to provide the best quality service and the freshest products we only supply through wholesalers and specialist retailers.

I’m a wholesaler can I buy direct?

We supply our Rock Oysters wholesale across Australia - please contact us at leeuwincoast@harvestroad.com or call 08 9335 1244 to discuss setting up an account.

Can I buy from direct from your Albany farm?

We don’t supply directly from our Albany farm, but please check our where to buy pages for Rock Oyster stockists in Albany. Albany Rock Oysters are seasonal and available for sale from roughly November to April only.

Can I buy online?

No unfortunately due to the perishable nature of our products we do not supply any products online.

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Which markets do you supply?

Currently our Albany Rock Oysters are available in wholesalers, retailers and venues across Australia. Click here for more details on where to buy or please contact us directly if you are a wholesaler and interested in buying directly from us.

Where can I buy your products?

Our produce is available through selected wholesalers & retailers plus on the menu at many incredible venues across Australia including in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Click here to find out where to buy.

What packaging is used for your shellfish?

Our Albany Rock Oysters are supplied live in hessian bags to our wholesale customers in either 40 doz bottle, 40 doz bistro or 30 doz plate sizes.

People & Environment

How can I apply for a job?

Visit our wider business website to see current opportunities by clicking here.