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An Oyster Eatery on Gwynn's Island

 WELCOME TO THE HATCHERY 

NOVEMBER HOURS:

Friday 4pm - sunset

Saturday 12pm - sunset

Sunday 12pm - 4pm

LAST DAY OF THE SEASON - 11/21/26
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*We announce closures on our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

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Oyster Seed Holdings, Inc. presents The Hatchery Food Truck — proudly connecting people to today’s dynamic aquaculture industry.
 

Set on the waterfront of the Milford Haven, our one-of-a-kind oyster experience blends food-truck ordering, an outdoor picnic table dining area, and beer & wine with something you won’t find anywhere else: a working oyster seed facility. Taste a weekly rotating merroir from Virginia farms and see where the story begins — cradle to table.

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OYSTER BAR

The Hatchery food truck features an oyster-centric menu that rotates a selection of oysters from local farms in the region. Raw, roasted, or fried, we have an elevated menu curated by our lead chef, Doug DeForge. 

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We also have options for the non-seafood eaters, and beer and wine for purchase to pair with your meal. 

11/8

Music by Lilah Moons 3:30-5:30
Open 12pm-sunset

11/14

Music by Ray Meeks

Open 12pm-sunset

11/21

Last day of the season!
Holiday Market 12-5pm

Just Cold Brew popup 12-3pm

Shane Norris 12-2pm
Erik Gainers 3-5pm

Promoting community pride in shellfish culture by connecting the consumer to cradle to grave
aquaculture.
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Join us for our last day
of the 2026 season on
November 21st! 

Holiday Market Vendors - 12pm to 5pm

JUST COLD BREW pop-up from 12pm to 3pm

Live music by Shane Norris 12pm to 2pm

Live music by Erik Gaines 3pm to 5pm

VIRGINIA LIVING MAG

Take a look at our most recent feature in the September 2026 Virginia Living Magazine.  This 10 page spread is a full picture narrative of what oyster aquaculture is all about, and ways you can connect with the food raised right here in Tidwater, VA.

GWYNN'S ISLAND

Join us at the historic Callis Wharf on the Milford Haven.

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Roasted Oysters with House Butters
SHUCKING BAR
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Oyster Shucking
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Food Truck The Hatchery
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Doug DeForge, Hathcery Chef 2
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CONTACT

425 Callis Wharf Rd.​

Grimstead, VA 23064

United States

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HOURS:

Friday - 4pm to 6pm

Sat - 12pm to 6pm

Sun - 12pm to 4pm

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