EVENTS AT THE FARM STORE

The French Hermit Farm Store in Ocean Springs provides a waterfront setting for groups who want their gathering to feel distinctly Coastal Mississippi. Depending on the event, that can mean oysters on the table, a shucking demonstration, grilled oysters, conversation on the patio, or a closer look at the people and process behind the salty shellfish you love.

We have hosted birthday parties, client gatherings, team outings, community organizations, culinary groups, school or educational visits, club meetings, family reunions, tour groups, culinary groups, and many others. It’s the perfect fit for anyone looking for a Gulf Coast experience that feels genuinely local. Coastal Mississippi described French Hermit as a hands-on oyster experience overlooking the bayou.

WAYS TO BUILD THE EXPERIENCE

Shuck-Your-Own 

Give guests the chance to learn a new skill. French Hermit has built its visitor experience around making oyster shucking approachable for beginners. WLOX's opening coverage documented the educational/shucking concept and the availability of shucking kits and lessons.

Grilled Oysters 

Add a cooked-oyster component when the event setup allows. Guests can learn how oysters change when prepared on the grill, and try their hand at a new culinary pursuit. 😉

Oyster & Coastal Education

For a curious visitor, oysters can open the door to conversations about aquaculture, seafood, coastal systems, conservation efforts, and restoration. We can answer any of your oyster questions & teach guests about off-bottom oyster farming, oyster conservation, & oyster culture.

.. AND MORE

Tell us what you are planning! Rather than try to fit your gathering into a fixed package, we can tailor the event to your specific needs. We can provide demonstrations or a more hands-on experience. We can also determine what combination of oysters, shucking, grilling, education, staffing, and setup makes sense.

Start the conversation: email French Hermit or call/text the shop.

Let us know the date, guest count, location, event type, and the kind of experience you want your guests to have.

We’ll help with the fine-tuning from there!

WANT FRENCH HERMIT OYSTERS AT YOUR EVENT?

We always love the opportunity to get out in the local community and share our delicious French Hermit oysters! Whether we’re supporting a great cause like Shuck Cancer or showcasing our chargrilled oyster recipe at Chandy Gras, we embrace any opportunity to teach people about local MS seafood and off-bottom oyster farming.

French Hermit oysters have also appeared in regional culinary events, including a 2024 Garden & Gun Sunday Supper. That kind of collaboration is a good example of the atmosphere we are after: local product, local pride, and something worth talking about even after the last oyster is gone.

 

Start the conversation: email French Hermit or call/text the shop.

Begin with the details of your event, as things stand, and we'll help figure out what fits!