Shellfish Preparation

Get shellfish in front of the right kit and the rest is straightforward. Our shellfish preparation range covers the lot, from crab and lobster down to oysters and mussels, so whatever lands in your kitchen, you're ready. There are Deluxe Shellfish Tool Kits with crackers, picks and forks, a soft-grip oyster knife for safe, steady shucking, and a 24cm mussels pot made for cooking moules the classic way. It's all tools and cookware, never the shellfish itself. Before you head to the counter, our buying shellfish guide helps you choose crab, oysters and mussels at their best.

A kit for every shellfish

Different shellfish ask for different tools. Crackers and picks for crab and lobster. A sturdy knife for shucking oysters, a good pot for steaming mussels. Our oyster knife and shears sit naturally alongside these kits when you want the sharp end covered too. Nervous about shucking? Preparing molluscs breaks the technique down step by step, so the knife does the work, not your luck.

Mussels, the classic way

The 24cm mussels pot is sized just right for moules for two. Sweat a little onion and garlic, add a splash of wine, tip in the mussels and steam until they open. It's practically made for mussels with white wine, chilli and garlic. Keep the lid handy and use the shells as your own little tongs at the table. Each piece is chosen for grip, strength and reliability, because the fiddly nature of shellfish is exactly when good tools prove their worth.