Skipper’s Platter

Skipper’s Platter is 30 oysters, shucked fresh, served on a platter of ice with our house mignonette, our pickled pepper hot sauce, lemons, and fresh horseradish. The small-group fresh oyster platter. Date nights for two with leftovers. Dinner parties for four. Birthday celebrations that don’t need an entree. The platter we built for the room where everyone already knows what they’re doing with a shell.

What’s on the platter

• 30 freshly shucked oysters on a bed of ice
• ‘Wandering Mollusk’ mignonette
• ‘Wandering Mollusk’ pickled pepper hot sauce
• Lemons
• Fresh horseradish

Who it’s for

For the two of you who can finish 15 oysters each without breaking eye contact. For the dinner party where the appetizer needs to make a statement before the main course shows up. For the after-work drink night when someone says “let’s get some oysters” and you don’t want to argue with how many.

Local sourcing

Oysters are sourced from Pacific Northwest farms we work with year-round, depending on season and availability. We get on the phone with the farms most mornings. The mignonette and pickled pepper hot sauce are our own recipes, made in-house. The horseradish is fresh grated, never out of a jar.

Why locals order it

Skipper’s Platter does the small-format work. Most caterers in Victoria can pull together a generic oyster tray. We built this fresh oyster platter for people who have eaten enough oysters to know the difference. Right size, right accompaniments, right temperature. Shows up ready to go on the table.

If you’re planning a wedding, reunion, or larger event, look at our First Mate’s Platter (60 oysters) or Captain’s Platter (100 oysters), or get in touch through wanderingmollusk.com/services for custom catering.

What to drink with it

Oysters work hardest with something crisp, dry, and cold. We suggest a Muscadet, a Chablis, or a glass of dry Riesling. Champagne is the classic if the night calls for it. Beer drinkers, a Guinness or other stout works against the grain in a way you’ll want to try. Cocktail people, a martini straight up with a twist.

Pickup and prep

Order on demand. Pickup at Shuck Taylor’s, 1324 Blanshard Street, Sunday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Oysters are shucked the same day, packed on ice, and ready to go. Eat within a few hours of pickup for the best experience. Keep cold until serving.

FAQ

Can I add on more oysters? Yes. We also offer the First Mate’s Platter (60 oysters) and the Captain’s Platter (100 oysters) for bigger groups.

Do you deliver? No. Pickup only from Shuck Taylor’s. Keeps the oysters cold and the ice intact.

How long do shucked oysters stay fresh? Eat within 24 hours of pickup, keep refrigerated on ice. Best within a few hours.

What kind of oysters are on the platter? Pacific Northwest varieties depending on harvest, season, and farm availability. Ask us about the day’s selection at pickup.