What are Zeeland products?
Zeeland products are the fish, crustaceans and shellfish that come from the waters surrounding Zeeland: the Oosterschelde, the Westerschelde and the Grevelingen. Oysters, mussels, lobster, scallops and prawns form the core of what makes Zeeland cuisine special. These are not products that are flown in or supplied via a long chain, but products that literally come from the water that surrounds the province.
The Oosterschelde as a source
The Oosterschelde is a protected National Park with clear, saline tidal water and a strong current. Those conditions give Zeeland products their characteristic salinity and minerality: oysters and mussels that grow here filter that water their entire life, and the taste is the direct result of that. Hence, Zeeland oysters and mussels are internationally renowned for their quality.
Zeeland cuisine: seasonal and unpretentious
Zeeland cuisine is all about the season. Oysters are at their best from September to April, mussels from August to October, and Oosterschelde lobster from late March to mid-July. A restaurant that takes these products seriously adapts its menu to what is available at that time, rather than serving the same menu all year round.
That makes Zeeland cuisine different from a kitchen that works with wholesale produce: the flavour changes with the seasons, and that is precisely its strength.
Tasting Zeeland produce at ’t Oliegeultje
Restaurant ’t Oliegeultje in Burghsluis is located directly on the Oosterschelde and works with Zeeland produce as it is intended: fresh, seasonal and without detours. View the menu for the current range.
Would you like to know more about a specific product? Read more about oysters, mussels, Oosterschelde lobster or a complete seafood platter. Curious to know which wine goes with this? Read it pairing advice.
Combining your visit with the surrounding area? Read about dining out on Schouwen-Duiveland, seal watching near Burghsluis or a visit to Neeltje Jans.
Frequently asked questions about Zeeland products
What are typical Zeeland products?
Oysters, mussels, Oosterschelde lobster, scallops and prawns from the Oosterschelde, Westerschelde and Grevelingen.
Why are Zeeland oysters and mussels so special?
Through the clear, saline tidal waters of the Oosterschelde, which give them their distinct salinity and minerality.
Is Zeeland cuisine the same all year round?
No. The menu changes with the season: oysters, mussels and lobster each have their own period when they are at their best.
Where can you taste Zeeland products with a sea view?
At restaurant ’t Oliegeultje in Burghsluis, right on the Oosterschelde.
Should I book?
Yes, ’t Oliegeultje is a small restaurant. Book via the booking page for a maximum of 8 people, where you can also pass on any allergies or dietary requirements. Are you coming with more than 8 people? Then please contact us by phone or email.
Conclusion
Zeeland products are precisely what the name says: sourced from the waters of Zeeland itself, seasonal and pure. Restaurant ’t Oliegeultje in Burghsluis brings those products to the table just as they were intended. Book a table and sample Zeeland cuisine at its best.