
Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition
Sat 12 Sept · 15:00
East Quay Venue, Whitstable
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The Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 3 pm at East Quay Venue in Canterbury. This event presents an exciting culinary challenge where participants vie to demonstrate their oyster-eating prowess. Visitors are encouraged to join the festivities and partake in this unique tradition that promises a delightful experience for all oyster aficionados. Admission tickets are priced at £11.55, making it accessible while ensuring a memorable occasion.
Get ready to chow down like a champ at the Oyster Eating Competition - a mouthwatering showdown where oyster enthusiasts battle it out!
Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition
Join us for the most mouth-watering event of the year, the Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition! Get ready to indulge in a shellfish frenzy at The Grading Shed, East Quay Venue located in picturesque Whitstable, UK.
Calling all oyster enthusiasts! This in-person event is your chance to showcase your oyster-eating skills and compete against fellow seafood lovers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time oyster eater, this competition is open to anyone over the age of 18.
The challenge is simple – get half a dozen oysters and half a pint beer down your neck in the fastest time (and keep it there) to win! In perhaps the most reliably funny and messy moments of the festival, a true gullet-defying-gobbler will emerge from the throng and be proclaimed the 2023 Oyster Eating Champion.
Limber up and hone your technique – visit any number of fine Whitstable establishments to get practising!
Come hungry, bring your friends, and be part of the Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition on a day filled with fun, laughter, and of course, oysters!
Sign up for £10 to be the golden winner - Tickets will come off sale once all the place slots have been taken.
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Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 15:00.
Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition is held at East Quay Venue, Whitstable in Canterbury (East Quay Venue, Whitstable, UK, Whitstable, CT5 1AB).
Tickets for Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition are priced at £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition
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The Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 3 pm at East Quay Venue in Canterbury. This event presents an exciting culinary challenge where participants vie to demonstrate their oyster-eating prowess. Visitors are encouraged to join the festivities and partake in this unique tradition that promises a delightful experience for all oyster aficionados. Admission tickets are priced at £11.55, making it accessible while ensuring a memorable occasion.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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Get ready to chow down like a champ at the Oyster Eating Competition - a mouthwatering showdown where oyster enthusiasts battle it out!
Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition
Join us for the most mouth-watering event of the year, the Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition! Get ready to indulge in a shellfish frenzy at The Grading Shed, East Quay Venue located in picturesque Whitstable, UK.
Calling all oyster enthusiasts! This in-person event is your chance to showcase your oyster-eating skills and compete against fellow seafood lovers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time oyster eater, this competition is open to anyone over the age of 18.
The challenge is simple – get half a dozen oysters and half a pint beer down your neck in the fastest time (and keep it there) to win! In perhaps the most reliably funny and messy moments of the festival, a true gullet-defying-gobbler will emerge from the throng and be proclaimed the 2023 Oyster Eating Champion.
Limber up and hone your technique – visit any number of fine Whitstable establishments to get practising!
Come hungry, bring your friends, and be part of the Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition on a day filled with fun, laughter, and of course, oysters!
Sign up for £10 to be the golden winner - Tickets will come off sale once all the place slots have been taken.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
East Quay Venue, WhitstableEast Quay Venue, Whitstable, UK, Whitstable, CT5 1AB
Gorrell, Canterbury
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When is Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition?
Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 15:00.
Where is Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition taking place?
Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition is held at East Quay Venue, Whitstable in Canterbury (East Quay Venue, Whitstable, UK, Whitstable, CT5 1AB).
How much are tickets for Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition?
Tickets for Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition are priced at £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition?
Tickets for Whitstable Oyster Eating Competition can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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