Where: Pyefleet Quay, East Road, West Mersea, CO5 8UN

Contact: 📞 01206 384141 | 📧 Email Fishery |🌐 Visit Website | 📱 Facebook

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About Colchester Oyster Fishery

Colchester Oyster Fishery is a proper, trusted local shellfish supplier based right on Pyefleet Quay. It is a working waterside farm where premium oysters are grown sustainably in our local creeks, allowing everyone to enjoy world-class seafood straight from the source without paying silly restaurant prices. Whether you want a bulk commercial order or a luxury seafood platter delivered right to your door on the island, they have your seafood sorted.

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Harvesting the World's Finest Shellfish From Mersea Tides

The team brings over 50 years of genuine local shellfish heritage straight to your table. Whether you are looking for world-famous native oysters, plump rock oysters, or fresh local lobsters, they take real personal pride in making sure your catch is completely fresh, perfectly clean, and looking spot-on on the ice.

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Bespoke Shellfish Orders Based on Your Personal Catering Needs

The crew down at the quay are highly experienced seafood specialists running a reliable, straightforward local service. They look after orders of all sizes, sorting out fresh shellfish for local families, busy island restaurants, and high-end chefs alike. You can book regular wholesale slots, drop by for a pre-ordered counter collection, or arrange a custom seafood box for a party..

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What can you expect from your catch?~

Absolute Pure Perfection
Every single oyster is thoroughly washed and cleaned in their specialized "Oyster Village" tanks for up to 72 hours. This means you get perfectly grit-free shellfish with that classic, clean taste of the sea the exact second you open the box.

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Quayside Collections & Local Home Deliveries
Order online to pick up your seafood directly from the quay desk, or take advantage of their 'Free Friday' island delivery runs. It’s the easiest way to secure a spectacular Friday night seafood feast or stock up the restaurant fridge for a busy weekend.

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Excellent Premium Setup
The fishery uses its own temperature-controlled vehicles and professional packing, keeping your catch perfectly chilled from the water to your kitchen. Everything stays strictly fresh and ice-cold so it arrives in flawless condition.

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This Seafood is Fresh

Colchester Oyster Fishery has sorted the ultimate coastal dining experience, combining fresh creek harvesting with reliable local delivery to bring the absolute best of our waters straight to your table.

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Contact: 📞 01206 384141 | 📧 Email Fishery |🌐 Visit Website | 📱 Facebook

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Where: Bonners Barn, The Strood, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7QL
Contact: 📞| 07745674733| 🌐 Visit Website | 📱 Facebook

Credentials: 5th-Generation Fishing Heritage | Boat-to-Counter Catch

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About Mersea Seafood Company

Mersea Seafood Company is a proper, independent family-run fishmongers where local waters are fished, the counters are packed fresh daily, and everyone can buy incredible seafood landed right on our doorstep. By running their own catch directly from their traditional boat straight to their rustic cabin at Bonners Barn, they cut out the middleman entirely to give the island an authentic, ultra-fresh experience.

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Bringing the Freshest Boat-to-Counter Catch Straight to the Strood

The Stoker family brings five generations of real Mersea fishing experience straight to your kitchen. Whether you need fresh daily landed cod fillets, prime sea bass, or their homemade seafood skewers, they take genuine pride in making sure everything is perfectly fresh, neatly prepared, and beautifully set out on the counter.

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Bespoke Seafood Orders Based on Your Personal Needs & Routine

Liza, Stephen, and the girls run a completely independent and highly trusted local business. They cater to everyone on the island, sorting out fresh dinners for busy local families, holiday park visitors, and local caterers. You can pop into the shop during their seasonal opening hours or call ahead to reserve a specific catch.

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What can you expect from your catch?

Absolute Pure Perfection

Proper boat-to-counter seafood landed right here in local waters by their own vessel, My Way MFV CK926. Expect perfectly prepped fish fillets, beautifully dressed crabs, and a fresh taste of the estuary that will have you coming back week after week.

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Daily Loaded Counters & Homemade Deli Treats
Pop down to the shop to check out a counter packed with fresh options to keep your fridge and freezer stocked. It’s perfect for sorting out a weekend family barbecue, grabbing a luxury platter, or setting up a proper home-cooked seafood dinner.

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Excellent Premium Setup
Operating out of their beautiful, rustic cabin at Bonners Barn, the family uses top-tier chilled displays to keep the daily catch perfectly iced. Every piece of fish is handled with care using proper traditional tools so it stays in pristine condition.

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Family-Backed Environment
When you shop here, you are supporting a real, local family who look after their customers and maintain immaculate food safety standards. They are fully insured, highly rated for cleanliness, and backed by generations of island knowledge.

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Contact: 📞| 07745674733| 🌐 Visit Website | 📱 Facebook