Wholesale Pacific Oysters for Chefs and Restaurants | Willapa Wild
Willapa Wild | Willapa Bay, Washington
Wholesale Pacific Oysters for Chefs and Restaurants
Live Pacific oysters, harvested for professional orders and delivered through a coordinated farm-to-restaurant program.
Willapa Wild is a Washington oyster farm supplying live Pacific oysters to chefs, restaurants, seafood retailers and other professional buyers. Our direct-to-chef model connects oyster growing, harvest planning, grading, cold-chain handling and delivery. Our service target is arrival within 48 hours of harvest on confirmed routes and schedules.
Why Restaurants Source from Willapa Wild
- Farm-direct relationships: discuss availability, size preferences, volume and delivery directly with our team.
- Live Pacific shellstock: oysters from Willapa Bay, Washington, for raw-bar and cooked applications, subject to current availability and applicable food-safety requirements.
- Harvest coordination: align harvesting with confirmed restaurant orders and delivery schedules.
- Managed last mile: where supported by the destination, route and volume, we coordinate delivery beyond the arrival airport or freight terminal.
- Low-disturbance practices: we use off-bottom cultivation and harvest without dredging.
What We Supply: Live Pacific Shellstock Oysters
Our wholesale offering centers on live Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas, also known as Crassostrea gigas). Sizes, grades, quantities, harvest dates and available markets change with farm inventory and conditions. Ask for current specifications before building a menu or placing an order. Olympia oysters are not offered as a commercial Willapa Wild product.
Learn about Pacific oysters, what shapes oyster flavor, and handling and the cold chain.
Wholesale Delivery and the 48-Hour Goal
Our operating model targets delivery to participating restaurant and retail partners within 48 hours of harvest. The actual plan must be confirmed for each market. Airline connections, weather, harvest conditions, receiving hours and last-mile arrangements can affect eligibility and timing. We do not represent that every destination can receive this service.
For ordering requirements, see Wholesale Oyster Ordering and Delivery.
How Chefs Order
- Tell us your restaurant name, city, receiving address, approximate weekly volume, size preferences and desired delivery days.
- We confirm current availability, grade, order minimums if applicable, pricing and logistics.
- We agree on the harvest and delivery plan before the order is accepted.
- Our team prepares the live shellstock for professional distribution, with required identification and cold-chain handling.
Our Farming Approach
We grow oysters using off-bottom systems and choose hand harvesting rather than dredging. Farming practices and site conditions shape the oyster, while handling and transit affect its condition on arrival. We describe our methods and stewardship without claiming that any farm has zero environmental impact.
Read Why We Don't Dredge and Regenerative Shellfish Farming.
Questions Chefs Ask
Can restaurants buy live oysters directly from Willapa Wild?
Yes. We work with restaurant chefs and other approved professional buyers. Contact us to confirm the current delivery markets and ordering arrangements.
Where are Willapa Wild oysters grown?
Our Pacific oysters are grown in Willapa Bay on Washington's Pacific coast.
Does Willapa Wild deliver oysters to restaurants nationwide?
We serve multiple restaurant markets, but availability and last-mile delivery depend on the destination and schedule. We confirm each new route before promising service.
Are Willapa Wild oysters shipped alive in the shell?
Yes. Our core wholesale offering is live Pacific shellstock oysters. Available sizes and quantities are confirmed with each order.
Does Willapa Wild sell live oysters directly to home consumers online?
No. We do not currently offer direct-to-consumer shipping of live oysters. Local customers can visit Oysterville Sea Farms or look for participating restaurants and retailers.
How fast can a chef receive an order?
Our program targets delivery within 48 hours of harvest on confirmed routes. Actual timing depends on harvest, freight and receiving conditions.
Request Wholesale Availability
For current sizes, quantities, pricing and delivery options, contact Antony Barran, Willapa Wild at ab@willapawild.com or (818) 324-3530. Include your restaurant, location and expected weekly volume.