The first London event to celebrate oysters aims to challenge preconceptions and promote sustainability.
London Oyster Week will take place from 21-29 April and see venues across the capital joining together to teach the facts about oysters and raise awareness of the benefits of eating them, as well as raise funds for native oyster education and restoration projects via social enterprise The Oyster Academy, which provides training programmes for the oyster industry.
The event was created by Katy Davidson, founder of The Oyster Academy, who said: “I’m so excited to be organising London’s first oyster week, and I’m ready to incite an oyster revolution by helping people see just how delicious this food can be.”
Ms Davidson added: “Farmed rock oysters are a prolific, sustainable, ethical and delicious foodstuff in the UK, yet wild native oyster populations are close to extinction. They need our help, as they are a keystone species and have a positive impact on the environment.”
Over 25 restaurants, bars and pubs will develop featured oyster dishes and serve special oyster-matched drinks and cocktails, designed with event sponsors, to encourage customers to try oysters, and help them understand the environmental and health benefits.
Select venues will also be hosting feature events, including exclusive masterclasses, oyster roasts, film screenings and oyster mixology.
