PREMIUM WHOLESALE OYSTERS
From the beginning, Dawson’s has been dedicated to supplying fresh oysters to local restaurants in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Having worked with many of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s top venues and with decades of knowledge in the oyster industry, we ensure every oyster is expertly prepared, and as fresh as can be.
FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS FOR NEWCASTLE'S TOP RESTAURANTS, PUBS AND CLUBS
We work with oyster farming families from Port Stephens, Forster and the Manning River region. We also seasonally work with farmers in Merimbula and the South Coast, sourcing you the finest Sydney Rock and Pacific Oysters in NSW. Our team of oyster openers, or 'shuckers,' boast years of experience, ensuring you are receiving the best quality, always.
At Dawson’s, we process and wholesale two oyster species:
SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS
(Saccostrea glomerata)
Sydney Rock Oysters don’t just grow in Sydney! They are found along the NSW and lower QLD coast, in tidal waterways. Known for their creamy notes that are heavily influenced by the vegetation of their habitat where the algae they eat grows.
Sydney Rock Oysters come in a range of sizes or “grades”. We supply Plate (larger) and Bistro (smaller) oysters year round.
PACIFIC OYSTERS
(Crassostrea gigas)
Pacific Oysters are endemic to Japan and were introduced to Australia as early as the 1940s. They are the most cultivated and commercially important oyster in the world. A hardy species, they are larger than Sydney Rock Oysters and have a fresh, salty flavour.
Pacific Oysters come in a range of sizes or “grades”. We supply Plate (larger) and Bistro (smaller) pacific oysters.
Pacific oysters thrive in the cooler months, and spawn in the warmer months meaning that harvesting of this species locally usually stops in the peak of Summer.
WHY WORK WITH US?
OYSTERS SHUCKED DAILY
All of our oysters are shucked fresh daily at our licensed processing facility in Warners Bay.
Unlike many suppliers who rely on pre-shucked product transported from large metropolitan processors, our oysters are opened by our experienced team each day to order.
CONSISTENT SUPPLY
Our longstanding relationships with oyster farmers across NSW ensure that even when local estuaries close due to environmental impacts, we are still able to offer a consistent supply of oysters from other regions. We consistently work with farmers in Port Stephens, Forster, Wallis Lake, Merimbula, Pambula, Clye River, Tasmania and South Australia.
SUPPORT AND TRAINING
For venues that purchase unopened oysters, our staff provide hands-on training, either at your venue or at our processing facility.
These sessions are designed to teach your staff the art of opening oysters efficiently and safely, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence needed to serve perfectly presented oysters.
RELIABLE DELIVERY
We deliver to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie venues 7 day a week.
LOCALLY GROWN AND SOURCED
When you purchase oysters from us, you’re not only supporting our family business, but you’re also supporting the family businesses of the growers and farmers we work with.
CLEAN, SAFE & COMPLIANT
As Lake Macquarie and Newcastle's only local oyster processing facility, we work under a strict set of requirements outlined by the Department of Primary Industries. This guarantees that the oysters you receive are risk free.
ORDERING MADE EASY
DELIVERY TO YOUR VENUE 7 DAYS A WEEK
We understand the fast-paced nature of the restaurant industry, and we’ve designed our ordering process to be as convenient as possible.
PLACING YOUR ORDER
Orders can be placed anytime by calling our shop at (02) 4948 9608 and leaving a voicemail. Whether you prefer to order after service for next day delivery or during your prep time, we’re here to accommodate your schedule. For same day orders, simply call us before 9am, and we’ll make sure your oysters arrive ready for service.
DELIVERY WINDOW
Servicing a range of venues, our delivery window is between 10:00am and 3:00pm each day.
PARTNER WITH US
Whether you’re looking to place an order, arrange a training session, or simply learn more about our oysters, we’re here to help.
Call or email us - Our team is ready to answer any questions you might have.
(02) 4948 9608