Why Chefs Choose Oysterponds Shellfish

At Oysterponds Shellfish Company, we know chefs are responsible for more than just cooking. Today’s chefs manage the kitchen staff, educate service, order products, create menus, and define the concept of a restaurant. They have been essential in the promotion of the farm-to-table movement, encouraging others to care not just about the flavors on their plate, but the story of where their food comes from.

Any chef interested in Oysterponds Shellfish Company oysters meets directly with the farmers. There is no middleman, only farmers Phil Mastrangelo and Reg Tuthill and their dedicated crew. Whether you pay a visit to the farm, or have Phil bring oysters directly to you, chefs will learn the history and experience the remarkable taste first hand.