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Oysters from the Ria Formosa
Oysters opened in front of you, on a day you'll want to remember.
We bring our Ria Formosa oyster farm to your wedding or event, wherever it is: the BeOyster trailer bar, shuckers opening oysters live, and oysters we grow with our own hands.
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The farm
It starts in the lagoon, hands in the water.
Since January 2024 we have looked after a farm of about 4,500 m² in the Ria Formosa lagoon at Olhão, on the Algarve coast. Our oysters arrive at 12 millimetres, the size of a fingernail, and take about 18 months to grow. They start in bags on iron trestles. At 50–60 grams they move to floating bags, where the tides harden the shell and make the meat plumper.
No feed and no shortcuts: the oysters live only on what the lagoon gives them. That is why we say that tasting one au naturel is almost like drinking the water of the Ria.
- 4,500 m²
- of oyster farm in the Ria Formosa
- 18 months
- from 12 mm seed to the table
- 2,000
- bags on iron trestles
- 800
- floating bags
The experiences
Three ways to bring the Ria to you.
In each one, a professional shucker opens the oysters live in front of your guests and tells the story behind them.
- Oyster ExperienceOysters opened au naturel on the spot, with our signature toppings: ponzu, mignonette, lemon, Tabasco, black pepper and Bulhão Pato.
- Mobile Oyster BarThe BeOyster trailer as the meeting point for your welcome drinks: lively, photogenic, with wines, sparkling wines and toppings such as seaweed caviar or passion-fruit foam.
- Private ChefAt your home or villa, with delicacies from our coast: tuna muxama with toasted almonds, prawns with flor de sal, spider crab, clams and seasonal shellfish. Wine pairings from Alvarinho to Chablis Premier Cru.
Weddings
The cocktail hour your guests will talk about.
At the welcome drinks, the reception or late into the night, the oyster bar becomes a meeting point. We tailor quantities, timing and presentation to your wedding and coordinate directly with your planner and venue.
This summer our trailer bar made its debut at the wedding of footballer Gonçalo Ramos and Margarida. By then we had already served six or seven weddings, the first in Beja on 4 June.
We speak English and Portuguese and can arrange everything remotely by WhatsApp, email or video call.
Private and corporate events
Birthdays, dinners at home, company events.
We bring the same experience to private parties, villa dinners, brand launches and team-building days. Every quote is tailored to the occasion. This summer we also took part in the Castro Marim Medieval Fair and the Mediterranean Diet Fair in Tavira.
Where we go
We go anywhere, in Portugal and around the world.
Our farm is in Olhão, in the Ria Formosa, but BeOyster goes wherever the party is: anywhere in Portugal or around the world. Travel is included within 50 km of Olhão; beyond that, travel costs are added and shown upfront in your proposal.
Some places you feel, and some flavours reveal them.
FAQ
What people ask before booking
What is BeOyster?
BeOyster is a mobile oyster bar for weddings and events, with shuckers opening oysters live. The oysters come from our own farm in the Ria Formosa at Olhão, in the Algarve, run by Filipa Rodrigues and Miguel Lopes since 2024. The brand was launched in 2026.
What services do you offer?
Three formats: the Oyster Experience (oysters opened live with toppings), the Mobile Oyster Bar in our trailer, with wines and sparkling wines, and the Private Chef, at your home or villa, with shellfish and delicacies from the Algarve coast.
Where do you cater events?
Anywhere, in Portugal and around the world. Travel is included within 50 km of Olhão; beyond that, travel costs are added and shown in your proposal.
How many oysters do I need per guest?
It depends on when they are served and how many guests you have. We work it out with you in the quote so you have exactly enough.
Are the oysters safe?
Yes. Before every event our oysters are purified for at least 48 hours, as food-safety rules require, and kept cold until they are opened. Our shuckers open them in front of your guests.
How are the oysters served?
Au naturel, with toppings such as ponzu, mignonette, lemon, Tabasco, black pepper or Bulhão Pato. We can add wine and sparkling wine pairings.
How do I book my date?
Your date is reserved with a 25% deposit on the quote. The balance can be paid up to two weeks before the event. For weddings between May and October, we recommend getting in touch several months ahead.
Do you also supply restaurants and hotels?
Yes. Events are our focus, but we also supply restaurants and hotels with oysters from our farm in sizes No. 0 to No. 4. Ask us for our price list.
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