The simple rule
Count 6 oysters per person for the aperitif, 6 to 9 as a starter and 12 as a main.
For a reception
For an oyster bar, plan 6 oysters per guest for a welcome, 9 for a cocktail party and 12 when the bar is the centrepiece of the evening.
Adjust to the grade
The larger the oyster, the fewer you serve. Small grades, n°5 and n°4, suit the aperitif and large tables; n°3 is the platter grade; n°1 and n°0 are better kept for cooking or the barbecue.
How many baskets to order?
Our baskets come in 12, 24, 48 and 96 oysters. For four people as a starter, one basket of 24; for eight, one of 48.
