Chatham Shellfish Company has been cultivating oysters on its lease site in Chatham, Massachusetts, since 1976, making it one of the longest-running aquaculture operations on Cape Cod. The company was a revitalizing force for the region's shellfish industry, revisiting traditional techniques from an era when oyster grants lined the Oyster River and Oyster Pond, while incorporating self-made technology to forge a successful modern-day farming venture.

Their Chatham Oysters are a well-known East Coast variety with year-round availability, selected for their deep cup, round shape, and plump, rich meat. The oysters are available in three grades: a "regular" half-shell grade at 3 to 4 inches, a "petite" grade for the metropolitan half-shell market at 2.5 to 2.75 inches, and the "Golden Gorilla" grade at 5-plus inches, ideal for stews, roasts, and frying. The company also sells oyster seed to other growers and offers wholesale distribution. Visitors to Chatham can even rent the company's waterfront vacation home overlooking Oyster Pond and the farm itself.

Oysters

• Chatham Oysters, Regular Grade (3-4 inches, half shell)
• Chatham Oysters, Petite Grade (2.5-2.75 inches, half shell)
• Golden Gorilla Grade (5+ inches, stews/roasts/frying)

Other

• Oyster Seed Sales
• Wholesale Distribution