Premium quality Barilla Bay Oysters

Equally famous for its clean air and pristine waters, the unspoilt environment and temperate climate of this island state also plays a major role in producing some of the world’s finest wines, cheeses and seafood. Barilla Bay Tasmania understands the need for minimum impact of its operations on its environment and maintains a compliance policy with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations.

Barilla Bay Oysters are grown and harvested in Australia’s premium shellfish growing environment, the cold clean Southern Ocean waters of South East Tasmania. The delicate taste and texture of Barilla Bay Oysters reflect the natural quality of the water in which they are grown.

Flying in or flying out, the experience is just the beginning. Located 2 minutes from Hobart Airport (1388 Tasman Highway Cambridge) we specialise in the ultimate travel pack. Barilla Bay oysters and other gourmet products can be packed for extended airline travel interstate or overseas. So treat your family and friends to the Barilla Bay experience. 

Barilla Bay oysters are generally sold in standard grade size of 70–85mm.

How to open your Barilla Bay Oysters?

If you have purchased unopened oysters with the intent of opening them yourself, here are a few helpful hints.

1 Always wear thick rubber kitchen gloves - this enables you to get a good hold of the oyster.
2 Make sure your knife is sharp - more accidents are caused with blunt knives than with sharp ones.
3 Always point the knife downwards, not towards your hand.
4 Be very careful, don’t rush.
5 Have a good look at our step-by-step pictures.

Keeping Your Oysters Fresh

Generally oysters which have been opened will last safely for up to 5 days under correct temperature control. Optimum holding temperature 1-4 degrees Celsius. Unopened oysters will last up to 7 days if stored in hygienic conditions below 7 degrees Celsius and kept covered.

Seasonality of Oysters

Barilla Bay Oysters is readily available for most of the year, depending on the time they spawn. This is when they reproduce; Tasmanian Pacific oysters generally spawn in late summer. 

Barilla Bay Oyster stout

Yes, Barilla Bay Oyster Stout does contain oysters! Based on an old Irish recipe, fresh Barilla Bay oysters are combined with premium Australian malts to produce a silky smooth stout in the best Irish tradition.

The stout is a dark velvet colour and has a very smooth creamy mouth feel reinforced with low to medium carbonation, which allows the full stout flavours to dominate. On a palate of roasted malt there are hints of smokiness, and a touch of salt which balances a slight sweetness in the finish. There are definitely no fishy aromas or tastes present in the beer. A stout suitable for all tastes.
 
Why use oysters in stout? It is thought that originally oyster shell was added to brew water to boost calcium levels which enhances the body, mouth feel and taste of ales and stouts.

Barilla Bay Worcestershire Sauce

Barilla Bay Worcestershire sauce is made from our own unique recipe of the finest spices and fruit. It contains all natural ingredients and is cooked slowly over a period 4-5 hours. This slow cooking greatly enhances the flavours.

A dash of Worcestershire sauce gives a lift to almost any savoury recipe, especially casseroles, soups, grilled meats and cheese dishes. It is also an essential addition to Oysters Kilpatrick, seafood cocktail sauce and of course the traditional “Bloody Mary”.