Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Below are some answers to help. Of course feel free to call us if you we can help in any way!
We recommend booking your event as early as possible to ensure availability, especially during peak seasons. If we do have your date available, we need a minimum of one week to ensure that we can put together the staff and prepare the food for your event.
Yes, our chefs are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Please let us know your specific requirements when booking your event.
We provide all of our own cooking equipment and won’t need anything else from you for your event. If you would like rental dinnerware and flatware or tents and guest seating, we can coordinate with a rental company in your area to help with that.
Absolutely! Whether you prefer a beachfront celebration, a backyard barbecue, or a venue of your choice, we'll bring the party to you.
We'll work with you to come up with a backup plan in case of inclement weather, ensuring that your event goes smoothly rain or shine.
We are located in Connecticut and cover the entire state. We also travel to Rhode Island, Massachusetts and certain parts of New York and New Hampshire.
We typically arrive on site 2 hours prior to serving time. Typically we are onsite for an average of 4 - 5 hours on the day of your event, the first 2 of which are spent cooking.
All of the final information is due 7 days prior to your event.
Absolutely! It's your event and you're more than welcome to make your own menu.
In addition to the food, all of our clambakes and BBQ include the buffet tables, serving dishes, heavy-duty disposable plates, plastic utensils, lobster bibs, napkins, wet wipes, and all condiments.
As we cook all of our meals fresh onsite, an outdoor space will be required for our setup (a minimum of 2-3 parking spots in size). Tables and chairs (for guests), beverages, and tenting (if needed or desired) are things you will need to provide. We can supply beverages if needed and can recommend rental companies in your area as well.
Unless a rain date is agreed upon beforehand we will proceed as scheduled. We are fully capable of cooking and serving our clambakes in inclement weather. We will have popup tents for our cooking area and buffet area as well.
Yes, we do! While peak clambake season is May-October, we serve our clambakes and BBQs all year round. Christmas party clambakes have become increasingly popular over the last few years.