Clambakes, Etc.

What Clambakes, Etc. does

Clambakes, Etc. is the catering division of Osterville Fish, a Cape Cod seafood purveyor founded by Paul Dean in 1998 in Osterville, Massachusetts. The company specializes in traditional New England clambakes, offered in two formats: a pit-style bake cooked over fire, rocks, and seaweed (typically 50+ guests, ~7 hours total, $65–$75 per person) and a portable pot-style clambake that can be set up nearly anywhere (starting at $47 per person, $2,200 minimum for under 40 guests). Around this core offering, the company has built an integrated event services stack through two wholly-owned sub-brands: Anchor Tent and Table, which provides tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, and dance floors, and Mix & Muddle, which supplies TIPS-certified bartenders, draft beer, craft cocktails, and wine service. The business also offers BBQ catering, raw bar add-ons, and full-service event staffing including setup, serving, and cleanup.

The company employs approximately 17 people and operates on a regional, event-driven GTM model with no public pricing transparency and no published revenue. Pricing is per-person, tiered by guest count, with an 18% administrative fee, Massachusetts meals tax, and a $200 non-refundable deposit. The primary customer segments are wedding couples (the largest segment), corporate events (sales celebrations, client entertainment, team building), and private parties (family reunions, birthdays, backyard gatherings). Lead generation runs through featured listings on The Knot and WeddingWire, an active Instagram account, an SEO-optimized website with inquiry forms, and an extensive network of venue partnerships across Cape Cod, Rhode Island, North Shore, South Shore, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

The business is HACCP food-safety certified, fully licensed, and carries full liability insurance. It is privately held, founder-owned, with no external investment or public reporting. Strategically, it has expanded from a single-location fish market to a multi-service regional catering brand, but it remains a small, seasonal, labor-intensive operation with no technology stack beyond standard web/marketing infrastructure and no disclosed AI, data, or software capabilities.

Name

Clambakes, Etc.

Legal name

Clambakes, Etc.

Website

https://clambakesetc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clambakes, Etc. is a Cape Cod-based New England clambake and BBQ catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and broader New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310), Food Service Contractors (72231)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Clambake catering
• Wedding catering
• New England seafood
• Event catering services
• Tent rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Osterville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clambake Catering: Per-person pricing for traditional New England clambakes with lobsters, clams, mussels, chowder, and sides. Both pot-style and pit-style options available with tiered pricing based on guest count. Pot-style ranges from $47-55 per person; pit-style ranges from $65-75 per person.
2. BBQ Catering: BBQ catering services with per-person pricing: $47 for 40-75 guests, $44 for 75-150 guests, $41 for 150+ guests. Includes choice of two mains, three sides, and blueberry corn bread with seasonal dessert.
3. Bar Services: Beer and wine service at $8 per person (50+ guests, $500 minimum); full bar service with specialty cocktails; water service at $2.50 per person. TIPS-certified bartenders provided.
4. Tent and Equipment Rentals: Rental services through Anchor Tent and Table including tents (sailcloth, rope, frame), tables, chairs, linens, lighting, and dance floors.
5. Raw Bar and Extras: Additional catering add-ons including raw bar boats (oysters, clams, shrimp), appetizers, kids meals, and desserts.
6. Administrative and Service Fees: 18% administrative fee on all food, beverage, and service charges. Massachusetts meals tax of 6.25% plus 0.75% local tax.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clambakes, Etc. provides full-service New England clambake catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Its core services include pit-style and pot-style clambakes featuring lobsters, clams, mussels, and chowder, alongside BBQ catering, raw bar add-ons, mobile bar service through its Mix & Muddle sub-brand, and tent, table, and party rentals through its Anchor Tent and Table sub-brand.

Product overview

Clambakes, Etc. is a Cape Cod-based catering company offering two primary service lines: traditional New England clambake catering (available in pit-style and pot-style formats) and BBQ services. The company operates Anchor Tent and Table as its rental division, providing tents (sailcloth, rope, and frame), tables, chairs, linens, lighting, and dance floors. Mix & Muddle handles mobile bar services with professional TIPS-certified bartenders. Raw Bar & Extras and Bar & Bar Staff services are available as add-ons. Wedding catering combines clambakes with full event services including tent rentals and bar services. The company serves events across Cape Cod, Boston, Metro West, North Shore, South Shore, Rhode Island, and Martha's Vineyard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pit-Style Clambake Catering Traditional New England clambake cooked in a firepit using rocks and seaweed, featuring lobsters, clams, mussels, chowder, and sides. Requires 50+ guests and approximately 7 hours from setup to cleanup. Pricing starts at $65 per person for 100+ guests.
• Pot-Style Clambake Catering Modern New England clambake cooked in pots that can be set up anywhere without requiring a firepit, featuring the same lobster, clam, mussel, and chowder menu as pit-style. Takes 2.5-3 hours from arrival to cleanup. Pricing starts at $47 per person for 150+ guests with a $2,200 minimum for parties under 40 people.
• BBQ Catering On-site BBQ catering featuring a choice of two mains (chicken, ribs, steak tips, pulled pork, sausage, burgers/hot dogs), three homemade sides, and blueberry corn bread with seasonal dessert. Pricing ranges from $41 to $47 per person based on guest count (40-75 guests: $47; 75-150 guests: $44; 150+ guests: $41).
• Clambake Wedding Catering Wedding catering package featuring clambakes with pot or pit-style options, raw bars, appetizers, bar services, and tent rentals. Includes professional waitstaff and full event setup to cleanup for New England-style weddings on the beach or in a ballroom.
• Anchor Tent and Table Full-service rental division providing tent selection and setup (sailcloth, rope, and frame tents), farm tables, traditional tables, cross back chairs, table linens, lighting, and dance floors for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
• Mix & Muddle Mobile Bar Mobile bar service offering draft beer on tap, craft cocktails, wine and bubbles, glassware, and professional TIPS-certified bartenders for weddings, parties, and corporate events.
• Raw Bar and Extras Add-on raw bar boat featuring native oysters, littleneck clams, and shrimp cocktail, plus Jonah crab claws and lobster tails as additional options. Includes appetizers, kids meals, desserts, and vegetarian alternatives.
• Bar and Bar Staff Services Full-service bartending with beer and wine service at $8 per person (50+ guests, $500 minimum for parties under 50), or full bar service with specialty cocktails, water service at $2.50 per person, and TIPS-certified bartenders. Includes liability insurance, ice, water, storage containers, cups, and napkins. Bartender count scales with guest count (1 bartender for 50-100 guests, 2 for 100-200, 2 plus a barback for 200+).

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 20-person backyard parties to 500-guest weddings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cape Cod Venues (American Legion Sandwich, Armstrong-Kelley Park, Bourne Farm, Cape Cod Beer, Cape Cod Winery, etc.)minorOthersExtensive network of Cape Cod wedding and event venues where clambakes are regularly catered. Includes beaches, farms, wineries, resorts, and historical sites.
• Rhode Island Venues (Fort Adams, Newport Vineyards, Goddard Memorial State Park, etc.)minorOthersNetwork of Rhode Island venues including historic sites, vineyards, and state parks in Newport and surrounding areas.
• North Shore and South Shore VenuesminorOthersVenues in Cape Ann, Gloucester, Hingham, and South Shore areas including Stevens Estate, Old Red Farm Inn, and South Shore venues.
• Mix & MuddlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service bar and bartending division providing TIPS-certified bartenders, draft beer, craft cocktails, wine, and professional bar service for events.
• Professional Bartending Service (Cape Cod/South Shore)minorOthersRecommended bartending service partner for cash bar setups, serving Cape Cod and South Shore area.
• Boston's Best Bartending ServiceminorOthersRecommended bartending service partner for Boston, Metro West, and North Shore cash bar events.
• The Pour GuysminorOthersRecommended professional bartending service partner for parties of all sizes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Capers Catering: New England event catering company operating out of Cape Cod area, offering wedding and corporate catering with similar regional scope and customer segments.
• Season to Taste Catering: Massachusetts-based catering company specializing in weddings and corporate events with comparable end-to-end event service including food, bar, and rentals.
• The Clambake Company: Niche New England clambake catering specialist focused on the same core product category (traditional New England clambakes) — directly comparable in menu and event format, though smaller in scale.
• East Coast Caterers: Regional New England catering company offering wedding, corporate, and private event catering with comparable end-to-end service model and event-size range.
• Russell Morin Catering & Events: Premier New England catering company (since 1898) offering high-end wedding and event catering with venues in Massachusetts and Rhode Island — directly comparable regional wedding caterer with similar price-point and full-service offering.
• The Catered Affair: Boston-based high-end wedding and event catering company serving Massachusetts and New England with comparable full-service event offerings spanning weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
• Cocktail Cuisine: New England-based catering company serving weddings and corporate events with similar food and bar offerings — overlapping customer base and service model.
• Fireside Catering: New England catering company servicing weddings, corporate, and private events with similar full-service offerings and comparable geographic footprint in Massachusetts.

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food service and catering giant providing catering solutions across sports, entertainment, business, and education — operates broadly and serves as a scale benchmark rather than a direct competitor in the wedding niche.

Others

• The Knot / WeddingWire: Wedding marketplace platforms that drive lead flow to Clambakes, Etc. via featured vendor listings — not a competitor but a key distribution channel and indirect validator of category demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/clambakesetc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clambakes-etc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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