With these tools and dishes, the (hosting) world is your oyster
From Rockefeller to roasted, on the half shell or sandwiched between a roll, there are as many ways to prepare oysters as there are to serve them. When plated atop their half shells, oysters go from salty barnacle vibes to an elegant pearl aesthetic—so much so that the shell has inspired statement dishware by Beatriz Ball New Orleans.
At The Cook’s Station in downtown Greenville, find the artisan-made collection and more to host an elevated oyster soiree. With these tools and dishes, you can curate an experience as tasteful as the oceanic delicacies you serve.
Shucking Products
It’s more than a shucking knife; it’s a work of art. Handmade in St. Matthews, this stunner is AEB-L stainless steel, heat treated, and cryogenically treated for shucking strength.
Custom Oyster Knife, 1917 Ironworks, handmade in St. Matthews, $175
Let’s face it: shucking can be a dangerous game. Protect your hands from a slip of the knife with a durable, machine-washable shucking cloth by Toadfish.
Cut Proof Kitchen Cloth, Toadfish, $28
Wondering what accompanies oysters better than champagne? A luxurious dish that chills oysters and a bottle, nestling them together like two peas in a pod.
Ocean Oyster Large Champagne Bucket, Beatriz Ball, $223
Elegantly serve chilled seafood in a functional sculpture. Featuring a dedicated accompaniment space, the artisanal design is dishwasher-safe and break resistant.
Ocean Oyster Large Bowl, White, Beatriz Ball Vida, $63
An Italian-made dish for those who like everything to have its place, this understated-yet-sophisticated plate features a dedicated area for seven oysters.
Lastra White Oyster Plate, VIETRI, $69
Fill the Plate
Find fresh oysters and more at these local businesses.
-Broadwater Oyster Co. brings sustainable and wild-caught seafood from Carolina and Florida coasts to Greenville. Get a catch by following their Instagram @broadwatershrimp for market locations.
-Carolina Fresh Fish in Spartanburg sources fresh-catch oysters and seafood. Check out their prepared food, which includes she-crab soup. See more at carolinafreshfishandseafood.net.
-Joe Joe’s Fish Market offers fresh oysters, snow crab legs, and more—you can even find live lobsters in season. Find more about the market by visiting facebook.com/JoeJoesSeafood.
The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville, 864.250.0091, thecooksstation.com
Photography by Andrew Huang.
