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Holiday Oyster Sampler

$ 105.00
$ 105.00
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Description

Planning a holiday party, and looking for a raw bar in a box? We're here to help!

The Holiday Oyster Sampler is only available for a limited time. The package features 1 dz Olympia oysters bundled with our best-selling Farm Sampler. 

What's in the box: 

  • 1 dz Olympia Oysters 
  • 1 dz Summerstones or Disco Hamas
  • 1 dz Hama Hamas 
  • 1 dz Wildcats or Barron Points 
  • Tags to identify the oysters
  • Shucking instructions 

Read below to learn more about what makes this sampler special.

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⚠️ Proposition 65 Warning

⚠️ WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/food

Here's more information about cadmium.

The Holiday Farm Sampler lets you taste two different species of oyster (Olympia and Pacific) AND compare oysters from various farm sites in Puget Sound. It's a great way to please and entertain a crowd with an at-home raw bar... this box gives your guests something to do, something to talk about, and something to eat. We recommend you buy several oyster knives and put your friends to work shucking.

Some backstory:

Olympias are the West Coast's only native oyster, and they're famously small and coppery tasting.

Pacific oysters are originally from Japan, and have naturalized up and down the West Coast. From Alaska to Baja, the vast majority of the oysters grown (and eaten!) are Pacifics.

The three Pacific oysters in the box will come from three different growing regions in Puget Sound: North Puget Sound, Hood Canal, and South Puget Sound. These three growing areas produce very different tasting oysters, ranging from briny with notes of cucumber, to rich and sweet.

Depending on where we're harvesting the day your box ships, you'll receive:

  • Summerstone or Disco Hama from the Northern Olympic Peninsula
  • Hama Hama or Lucky Penny from Hood Canal
  • Wildcat or Barron Points from South Puget Sound

Curious to learn more? Read about oyster species, Puget Sound farm sites, and oyster flavor.

A shucking knife (or two) is highly recommended.

Remember that consuming raw or undercooked shellfish increases the risk of foodborne illness.  

Shipping Rates:

  • WA & OR — $10
  • ID, NV, CA — $40
  • Other continental states — $50
  • Alaska & Hawaii — $100

Free Shipping:

  • Spend $150+ in WA & OR
  • Spend $250+ everywhere else (except Alaska & Hawaii)

Non-Perishable Shipping Rates (USPS):

  • Flat rate $8
  • Delivery may take up to 1 week

We pack every order in insulated boxes with frozen gel ice and ship via FedEx.

Packages usually arrive overnight, but there's enough ice to keep things cool for up to 2 days in case of delays. 

Signatures are not required for delivery

Delivery Timing

  • Choose your delivery date at checkout (Tuesday–Friday).
  • Order cutoff: 6 AM Pacific for same-day shipping.
  • FedEx delivery window: usually 4:30–8:00 PM, depending on location.
  • For less stress, pick a delivery date 1–2 days before you plan to eat the shellfish.
  • Specialty items (i.e. seasonal boxes) usually have fixed delivery dates.
  • Non-perishables ordered by themselves ship via USPS and may take up to a week. (If you order a t-shirt with your oysters, it'll arrive with the shellfish). 

Where We Ship

  • Within the continental U.S. only 
  • Physical addresses only — no P.O. boxes
  • No live oysters to Texas
  • Hawaii & Alaska: email us to discuss order options

Changing or Canceling an Order

  • Cancel up to 8 AM on your ship date.
  • Need to modify? Give us 24 hours’ notice to add or remove items.

Sending a Gift?

  • Add a gift message during checkout if you like.
  • Please make sure the recipient will be home to receive it (and put it in the refrigerator!)

Shipping to an Apartment or Business

  • Confirm FedEx can access or leave the package safely.
  • FedEx sometimes delivers in the morning, so ensure someone’s available at 9 am.
  • If delivery isn’t possible (closed business, locked entry, wrong address), the package may need to be picked up at a FedEx location.

Our business is 103 years old (and counting) so we're definitely in this for the long haul — building loyalty means making things right when something goes wrong.

Our Happiness Guarantee covers:

  • Damaged items during transit (please send photos!)
  • Lost product from deliveries delayed more than 2 days
  • Missing or mis-picked items
  • Quality concerns (too big, too small, or not what you expected)

Depending on the issue, we’ll reship, refund, credit, or offer a discount on a future order.

If Your Perishable Order Is Delayed

  • We’ll contact you if there’s a delay, and will work with FedEx to reschedule delivery for the next day.
  • Don’t worry — your shellfish will just think the tide has gone out, and will be fine with an extra day in transit.
  • When your box arrives, check the temperature tracking tab inside; it’ll confirm that everything stayed cold.
  • Learn how to read your temperature tag here.

What’s Not Covered

We can’t replace or refund orders when issues are outside our control, including:

  • Incorrect address or delivery date entered at checkout
  • Orders not retrieved on the delivery date
  • Lost or stolen packages after FedEx marks them as delivered

Still, we’re happy to help troubleshoot — just email info@hamahamaoysters.com

Preparing for your shellfish:

  • Unpack the box as soon as possible.
  • Put the shellfish in a bowl in your refrigerator, covered with a damp towel.
  • If you don't have room in your refrigerator, a cooler with ice will work too.
  • Before serving, rinse shellfish under cold running water.
  • Clams will not need soaking.
  • If you need them, here are more detailed storage instructions
  • Find a recipe - maybe a new mignonette?
  • Shucking instructions if you need them!