Enjoy crab without the difficult preparation
Fully prepared in-house
We cook each live crab and remove the meat before presentation.
Neat and convenient
Take home a dressed shell that's ready for your table or recipe.
Quantities reserved ahead
A telephone order helps secure enough crab for your chosen date.
Crab prepared from start to finish
Fresh dressed crab is our signature speciality. We begin with live crabs, cook them in-house and carefully remove the meat from the shell. The prepared meat is then presented back in the shell, giving you a neat, convenient dish without the time and mess of tackling a whole crab yourself. It works well as the centre of a seafood lunch, beside a salad or served simply with bread and lemon. You can also use the meat for sandwiches and other seafood dishes. Every crab is prepared at our Dungeness shop, so you can collect it ready to serve or chill until your planned meal.
Order ahead for the quantity you need
Crab supply follows seasonal availability, and preparing each shell properly takes time. Calling ahead lets us confirm stock and plan the number you need for your chosen collection date. It is especially useful when you're feeding several guests or want dressed crab for a weekend meal. Tell us how you intend to serve it and how many people will be eating, and we can discuss a suitable quantity. Advance ordering also reduces the chance of making a journey when that day's live crab stock has already been allocated.
Frequently asked questions
What does a dressed crab contain?
We cook the live crab, remove the prepared meat and return it to the cleaned shell for presentation. You receive crab that's convenient to serve, without having to cook, crack and pick the shell yourself.
Do we need to order dressed crab in advance?
Advance ordering is recommended because live crab is seasonal and each one is prepared in-house. Calling helps us confirm availability, reserve the quantity you need and agree a suitable collection date.
How can we serve fresh dressed crab?
Dressed crab can be served from the shell with salad, bread or simple accompaniments. You can also use the meat for sandwiches, starters and seafood dishes. Keep it chilled and follow the storage guidance given when you collect.