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Mushrooms first. Since 1986.

Portabella, crimini, oyster, shiitake and the best local produce, delivered to chefs and grocers from Avondale, the heart of mushroom country.

Order with Capital Today See the mushrooms

Look closer Every cap hides hundreds of gills.

Forty years in We know mushrooms inside and out.

No. 01: The Mushrooms

Grown in mushroom country. Chosen for chefs.

Avondale sits just down the road from Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World. For 40 years we've hand-selected the best of the harvest for restaurant kitchens and storefronts, in bulk or cello packs, whatever your walk-in needs.

  1. Direct from the farm

    Portabella mushrooms, one turned over to show its dark gills

    No. 01

    Portabella

    Agaricus bisporus · fully opened

    The steak of the mushroom world. Broad, meaty caps and deep chocolate gills that stand up to the grill, the oven and a generous stuffing.

    Best for
    Grilling, stuffing, burgers
    Packed
    Bulk & cello

  2. Direct from the farm

    Brown crimini mushrooms with pale specialty mushrooms

    No. 02

    Crimini

    Agaricus bisporus · brown

    The baby bella. Firmer and earthier than a white mushroom, with more depth in every bite. The everyday workhorse of a busy line.

    Best for
    Sautés, sauces, roasting
    Packed
    Bulk & cello

  3. Direct from the farm

    A case of bright white mushrooms

    No. 03

    White Mushrooms

    Agaricus bisporus · white

    Clean, mild and dependable. Bright white caps with tight veils, consistent case after case, for kitchens and produce shelves alike.

    Best for
    Slicing, salads, sautés
    Packed
    Bulk & cello

  4. Direct from the farm

    Layered oyster mushroom caps showing fine gills

    No. 04

    Oyster

    Pleurotus ostreatus

    Velvety, fan-shaped clusters with a gentle sweetness. Tear them by hand and sear hard for crisp, golden edges.

    Best for
    Searing, tempura, pasta
    Packed
    Bulk & cello

  5. Direct from the farm

    A pile of fresh brown shiitake mushrooms

    No. 05

    Shiitake

    Lentinula edodes

    Deep, smoky umami and a satisfying, meaty chew. The backbone of great broths, stir-fries and roasted vegetable plates.

    Best for
    Broths, stir-fries, roasting
    Packed
    Bulk & cello
  6. A market pile of golden chanterelle mushrooms
    Chanterelles
    A basket of bright orange lobster mushrooms
    Lobster
    A tray of fresh morel mushrooms with honeycomb caps
    Morels

    No. 06

    Specialty & Exotic

    Cantharellus · Hypomyces · Morchella

    Golden chanterelles, coral-orange lobster mushrooms and honeycombed morels, plus whatever else the season and the growers bring in. Ask Bobby what's coming in this week.

    Best for
    Tasting menus, specials
    Availability
    Seasonal, ask weekly
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No. 02: Farm to Door

From the farm to your door within 24 hours.

Six delivery areas, one cold chain.

Cold the whole way

Map of Capital's refrigerated routes from Avondale, Pennsylvania, to Chester County, Delaware, Philadelphia, Bucks County, New Jersey and New York City

No. 03: Our Story

Step inside the mushroom house.

  1. 1986

    Where it started

    After more than five years working in the mushroom industry, Bobby Starkey founded Capital Mushroom & Specialties to pair his mushroom expertise with a passion for beautiful produce.

  2. Home ground

    The heart of mushroom country

    We're in Avondale, a few miles from Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World. Short trips from the growing rooms mean fresher mushrooms at your back door.

    Shiitake mushrooms fruiting on logs in a growing room

  3. Relationships

    Your success is our success

    This business runs on trust. For decades chefs and store owners have counted on us for honest quality, real product knowledge and deliveries that show up right.

  4. Our values

    Rooted in faith

    We follow Christian principles in how we do business: integrity, hard work and long-lasting personal relationships with every customer.

  5. Farm tours

    See it for yourself

    Chef partners are welcome on our mushroom farm tours. Walk the beds, see how they're grown and learn what makes a perfect mushroom.

    Checking the mushroom beds inside a mushroom house

No. 04: Local & Amish Favorites

Fresh from the fields around us.

Mushrooms come first, but chefs count on us for much more. We bring in the produce kitchens reach for every day, much of it from local Pennsylvania and Amish growers, picked at peak and delivered fast. Zucchini, yellow squash and a variety of tomatoes come straight from local farmers.

  • A Capital Farm to Table fresh herbs box packed with basil Close-up of fresh basil leaves

    Basil

    Fragrant, tender and packed fresh. A true kitchen staple, by the case.

  • From local farmers

    Pints of red, orange and yellow heirloom cherry tomatoes

    Local Amish Tomatoes

    Vine-ripened, heirloom and cherry varieties from Pennsylvania growers. Real summer flavor imports can't touch.

  • Bundles of fresh thyme, sage and other herbs

    Fresh Herbs

    Parsley, cilantro, thyme, sage, mint and the specialty herbs that finish a plate.

  • A case of glossy red bell peppers

    Peppers

    Glossy, thick-walled bells in every color.

  • Microgreens topped with marigold petals beside purple orchid blossoms

    Microgreens & Edible Flowers

    Harvested young for intense flavor, with blossoms that make a plate unforgettable.

  • From local farmers

    A box of dark green zucchini A pile of golden yellow squash

    Zucchini & Yellow Squash

    Summer's most versatile pair, firm and fresh for the grill, the sauté pan and the retail shelf.

No. 05: And Much More

Whatever the menu calls for.

Our list moves with the seasons. If you don't see it here, text Bobby and ask. Chances are we can bring it in.

Fruit & Berries

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Seasonal berries
  • Lemons & oranges
  • Figs
  • Mangos

Vegetables & Greens

  • Lettuces & salad greens
  • Heirloom French beans
  • Baby carrots
  • Baby vegetables
  • Seasonal vegetables

Specialty

  • Edible flowers
  • Exotic mushrooms
  • Chef specialty items
  • Special requests
Plump fresh blueberries Heads of butter lettuce Colorful edible pansies and violas Red vine-ripened tomatoes

Bobby always delivers the best available, predicated on trust that he has earned.

Chef Mimi WoodWashington Inn

I appreciate our partnership. Thanks for bringing us the freshest mushrooms in the world for the last 30 years.

Executive Chef Will BrownLongwood Gardens

No. 06: Become a Customer

Let's stock your kitchen.

Opening a wholesale account takes one message. Text or email Bobby with your business name and what you're looking for, and we'll take it from there.

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Prefer to talk? Call 610-842-7486

  1. 1

    Send a text or email

    Tap a button and your message is already written. It takes ten seconds.

  2. 2

    Tell us what you need

    Mushrooms, herbs, tomatoes, specials. We'll talk through what's best this week.

  3. 3

    We deliver

    Fresh product to your back door, on a schedule that fits your kitchen.

We deliver to

  • Chester County
  • Delaware
  • Philadelphia
  • Bucks County
  • New Jersey
  • New York City

Find us

Capital Mushroom & Specialties

58 Baltimore Pike
Avondale, PA 19311

610-842-7486 · call or text
capmush@yahoo.com

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