Looking for a Clambake Wedding? Here are our top choices!
Clambakes are a New England tradition. They’re like the northeastern version of the southern seafood boil. If you and your partner love seafood almost as much as you love each other, consider a clambake wedding in Maine.
A traditional clambake uses seawater and seaweed to steam seafood and vegetables right on the sand at the beach. This method of food preparation was first done by the Native Americans and adopted by early European settlers.
Traditional clambakes include lobster, clams, mussels, fresh sweet corn, potatoes, clam chowder, rolls with butter, and dessert - usually watermelon, berry crumb cake, or shortcake. Most caterers can customize according to your preferences and have options for vegetarians and those with food allergies.
Clambakes can be prepared and catered at your location, once the venue is suitable. Otherwise, the caterer can bring the finished product to your venue. Either way, a clambake makes for a deliciously memorable wedding menu or pre-wedding or rehearsal dinner.
Clambake weddings are most popular during the summer. Caterers are easy to find in Maine but here are a few of our favorites.
Foster’s
Fosters has been in the business for over 65 years. Although clambakes are traditionally held outdoors, they offer service for your indoor or outdoor wedding. Foster’s offers different service styles - passed or stationed appetizers, table service, or a buffet. They also have a delicious selection of vegetarian entrees. When you chat with them, you can customize your menu to suit your taste and budget.
Maine Lobsterbake Co’s philosophy is to use the freshest, seasonal ingredients available for their clambakes and lobster bakes. Mussels in garlic wine sauce is a must-try. Maine Lobsterbake Co. offers various service styles including plated, family-style, passed, and buffet, and their menu is also customizable. The company can also assist with your wedding planning process, including venue selection, equipment rentals, and decor.
Sam’s Great Northern Lobster Bakes
Sam’s promises worry-free service for your wedding. More than just catering, Sam’s is also a one-stop-shop supplier of tents, tables, chairs, and china. Their menu provides options for both clambakes and lobster bakes but what we love is their wide assortment of a la carte sides to supplement their entrees. If you’re on the hunt for a wedding venue in Maine, we’d love to host your clambake wedding at Crooked Steeple Hall. Our venue is located in Winterport, Maine, and is a 171-year-old building that has been lovingly restored, maintaining its classic charm with added modern amenities.
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