Little Ram Oyster Co.
Oyster supplier · Southold
61600 Main Rd, Southold, NY 11971
Highlights
Oyster vending machine, fresh oysters, sauces, tinned fish
Oyster vending machine, fresh oysters, sauces, tinned fish
"A women‑owned aquaculture operation founded in 2018 that farms oysters off Little Ram Island; owners Elizabeth Peeples and Stefanie Bassett originally ran the business from a boat, tumbling oysters by hand to produce cleaner, rounder shells and meatier oysters. They now operate from an on‑land, aquaculture‑permitted facility housing an electronic tumbler and sorting machine, offer tours and hands‑on experiences with their floating nursery and hatchery, teach shucking classes and host tastings (including at the nearby hotel food truck), and have been championed by chef John Fraser, who serves their oysters exclusively at his restaurant." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"In 2018, Elizabeth Peeples and Stefanie Bassett took over a hobby farm on the east side of Shelter Island in Gardiners Bay, which gives their bivalves direct access to the Atlantic. This provides a crisp taste to their oysters, setting them apart from other oyster farms in the area located in Peconic Bay. Little Ram Oyster Co. is also notable for being run by two women, which is rare in the fishing and aquaculture industries where women's labor is often less visible and valued. They employ three other women and advocate for more women on the water." - Ella Riley-Adams
Elysia Branch
Eric Mittelmann
E Marbach
Elena D'Aiutolo Mongello
Manny Coelho
