HERE IT IS…YOUR ALTERNATIVE TO STYROFOAM

https://www.nature-pack.com/

Empire Oyster is working on a plan to help you get and use these boxes to use to ship direct to consumer (now) and direct to chef (later) . We found (and want to help you get your hands on) these boxes which feature a plant based insulation layer (that dissolves in water) and a recyclable cardboard box to ship direct to consumers. It is a MUCH greener option than styrofoam. We think we found a way to do this without a huge investment by a small grower or fisherman. More below.

Click here for pricing on the boxes and the gel packs.

THE POINT & BACK STORY

Oyster growers and fishermen of all kinds would be VERY WELL SERVED to use this COVID time to figure out how to ship direct to consumers. Those business that do will likely have a much better chance of surviving this crisis while sales to distributors and restaurants are still in recovery. The leaders in the oyster business have been doing this direct to consumer and direct to chef for years. And they are winning now, BIG TIME.

Empire Oyster is passing this along in the hope you will find some value in it. If we can put together a large order maybe we can get the cost per unit down AND maybe we can get small growers who are new to shipping direct to consumers small quantities to start with.

Empire Oyster has no financial benefit here. We dont want to get into this business. We DO however want to help growers and fishermen…

Survive COVID
Develop a Direct to Consumer Market (Now) without a big investment in boxes (money / storage)
Develop a Direct to Chef Market (Later)
Give Americans better access to local, regional and high quality American seafood which is 100% traceable
Get Americans buying and cooking and eating a lot more American seafood which will help us to export less and import less too.
Increase the perceived value of American seafood
Increase profit margins and reduce or eliminate “receivables” or net terms.

Let us know if you want to come in for 20, 40, 80 or 100 boxes.

Soon we will find out….

What are the price breaks we can target
Will manufacturer drop ship to each grower who orders or do we have to take delivery of the whole shipment and then re-ship to growers (and what are the costs of that).

Fear Of Missing Oysters

It is real. With restaurants, raw bars and shuck shacks shuttered for now, where do you go for your Vitamin O? FEAR NOT! We have the F.O.M.O. solution for:

PRIVATE HOMES
PRIVATE country clubs
PRIVATE yacht clubs
PRIVATE automotive club, race tracks, equestrian facilities

YES, we can safely provide elite oyster service to your members & family in the time of COVID. We can do this as a member benefit for private clubs anywhere we can socially distance like golf courses, pool decks or race tracks. We can do this for you and yours in your private home as well.

Empire Oyster’s Shuck Buddies in NYC, 2016

PRIVATE HOMES

Simple. We show up to shuck and serve. We can also feed and EDU-tain you and your guests with…

Ultra-Premium Oyster Service for 6
- $75 per person / $275 minimum
- One Variety (East)
- Two Varieties (East & West) Add $150
- Additional East Coast Varieties - Add $125 each for 100
- Additional West Coast Varieties - Add $150 each for 60
  - Includes live shucking, Accoutremement Premier, Set up, Clean Up…etc
Teach you how to buy oysters direct
- What to buy and when to buy it
- No Additional Charge
Teach you how to shuck raw oysters
- Find the knife and techniques that work best for you
- Additional Charge, $75
Teach you how to COOK oysters
- Steamed, Roasted, Grilled, Smoked, Stews & Soups
- Additional Charge, $75
Teach you how to make Mignonette & find your favorite -
- French, Japanese, American and Dutch “GINionette”
- Additional Charge, $75
Which wines to pair with oysters and which do you prefer -
- Champagne, Rose, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Txocholi, Sancere and more
- Additional Costs equal to to Costs of Wine Requested / Procured
Which spirits to pair with oysters and which do you prefer
- Gin, Whisky, Tequila, Mezcal & Vodka
- Additional Charge, $75
Sphere-ification and “Spirited Pearls”.
- Learn what they are and how to make them
- Additional Charge, $175
MARINE CUISINE & DelicaSEAS
- A menu of sustainable, responsible and healthy seafood choices including caviar, tinned fish, uni, scallops, crab, lobster and more.
- Additional Charges based on number of guests and dishes served. Highly variable.

PRIVATE CLUBS

We are offering a great way to deliver interesting food & drink to the members of elite, private country, yacht & automotive clubs in DE, MD, DC & VA.

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS

For golf clubs, we’d operate at the turn or near the 18th green.

YACHT OR POOL CLUBS

We’d operate near the pool area.

AUTOMOTIVE CLUBS

We’d operate near where members come and go from the club, like the entry / exit area.

In all cases, we can offer this safely and legally during the time of “social distancing” and “limited operations of your F&B services”. We are targeting the month of May for this offering. We have done this kind of thing hundreds of times and have never had any food safety or quality issues. Also, we are fully insured and we will provide a COI naming your club as additional insured.

THINK OUTSIDE THE SHELL

While Empire Oyster is NOT a traditional caterer and our SHUCK TRUCK is NOT a traditional food truck, both deliver oysters, beer and joy to consumers wherever we go. In this moment, we are looking at new ways to do this which are fun, safe and helpful. This is a great way for PRIVATE CLUBS to deliver some F&B value to your members while your F&B operations are limited or suspended. Its also a great way for a family to enjoy oysters together,

THE SHUCK TRUCK

Our lovingly restored 1967 Chevy Sports Mobile 108 Deluxe is ready to roll. She goes 100mph, holds 8 with seat belts and serves cold beer from two taps (just not all at the same time). While she is not a food truck (we don’t serve "FROM" her) we do set up raw bars in front of her, next to her taps. So, we can serve food and pour beers at the same time. For the time being, obviously, we can only do this for small groups of people.

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MORE INFO & SPECIFICATIONS HERE: www.empireoyster.com/shucktruck

WHY WE NEED OYSTERS?

OYSTERS ARE A MIRACLE FOOD & CONSUMERS MISS OYSTER SERVICE. We need them now, more than ever! Oysters are loaded with nutrition and immunity boosting vitamins and minerals like zinc, iodine, highly soluble amino acids. They are protein filled and have very low levels of fat, cholesterol and sodium. They are also loaded with omegas. This is all so well known, in fact, that there has recently been a host of articles on the subject of the benefits of consuming oysters on overall health as well as mood and mental health. They are even being prescribed as medicine for depression by Doctors, Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Learn more about that HERE

A LA CARTE / CLUB OFFERING & PRICING

For the a la carte / private club offering only three items would be on offer for 2-6 people to enjoy at one time while social distancing at the turn or after the 18th hole or near the yacht club pool. The three items are wine, cold beer and cold oysters, shucked live and served raw, on the half shell, with a host of toppings we call “Accoutrement Premier”. Pricing would likely be as follows and we’d likely only accept digital payment methods.

6 Ultra-Premium East Coast Oysters: $18

6 Ultra-Premium West Coast Oysters: $20

Premium White, Rose or Sparkling Wine: $10

Cold Beer: $8

PRIVATE FAMILY GATHERINGS

Pricing for small private gatherings starts at $550 for a group of 6. Available (for now) only in VA, MD, DC and DE. Call to discuss: 917 656 4697.

OYSTER SERVICE + MARINE CUISINE & DelicaSEAS

In this Private Club / A la carte model, 1-4 varieties will be on offer. Likely we will offer one LOCAL oyster from VA or MD and one RARE & EXOTIC oyster which would probably be a Taylor Kumamoto from WA.

For private groups we can create a bespoke oyster & raw bar offering based on your budget. Consider premium caviar, ceviche, crudo, uni, smoked fish and much more. Check our our MARINE CUISINE & DelicaSEAS here.

ACCOUTREMENT PREMIER

Our oyster toppings and treatments are off the charts. We call this collection of toppings and dressings Accoutrement Premier. Learn more here: www.empireoyster.com/accoutrement-premier

BEER & WINE PAIRINGS

Our Shuck Truck has two taps and a jockey box system. This allows us to serve two kinds of beer on tap, ice cold. We could certainly add wine to the mix if that is of interest. We’d keep it simple for the clubs. For private family gatherings, budget will dictate the offering or our clients can manage this part of the offering themselves.

THE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE FOOD & BEV

Empire Oyster is led by Kevin Joseph, Master Mermmelier. A Mermmelier is to oysters what a Sommelier is to Wine or a Cicerone is to Beer. Our service, therefore, delivers a bona-fide oyster expert to engage & edu-tain your members as they sip and slurp. As per their interest, guests will gain a better understanding of oysters as both part of the ecosystem and as food. They can get a crash course in aquaculture including the history, culture, cuisine, economy & ecology of oysters. Additionally, they can experiment with various accoutrement (toppings and dressings for oysters) and learn how to source the best product directly from those that produce it. They may discover new oyster preferences and favorite oyster pairings. Finally, those who are interested in doing so, can enjoy an oyster shucking lesson as well. Many can learn quickly which will allow them to enjoy oysters they order direct to their home.

ABOUT KEVIN JOSEPH, MASTER MERMMELIER & CHEF

Kevin Joseph is the creator of New York Oyster Week, The OysterHood, Empire Oyster & Oysters Unlimited. His creativity with, knowledge of and experience with oysters, seafood and hospitality is singular. Kevin coined the phrase Mermmelier because there was no term which describes his experience, knowledge and experience with oysters, seafood and hospitality. So, in fact, he had to coin a term that described what he is and what he does. Learn more here: www.EmpireOyster.com/press

Call Us: 917 656 4697

And Stay Safe & Healthy!

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