Clambakes
Our mouth-watering New England style Clambakes are cooked fresh on-site at your event location by our Bake-masters and served buffet style by our friendly and efficient staff.
Here are our most popular menu options.
We can also create a custom menu to fit your needs
The Clambake
Garden Fresh Salad
Bakery Fresh Rolls & Butter
Steamers (Clams & Mussels)
Choose of Whole Maine Lobster (1.25 – 1.5 lb] – or Grilled Chicken Breast
Butter
Steamed Red Potatoes
Jersey Corn on the Cob (in season)
Farm Fresh Watermelon
Market Price based on per person + tax
35 Minimum guests. Please Call for Custom Pricing
The Deluxe Clambake
Everything in The Clambake PLUS
Choice of New England Clam Chowder or Shrimp Cocktail
Seasonal Vegetable Platter with Dip
Assorted Beverages Soda Bottled Water iced Tea and Lemonade
Market Price based on per person + tax
35 Person Minimum 300+ or Less Than 35
Please Call for Custom Pricing
Substitute 12 oz Rib-eye Steak for Chicken on Any Clambake
*Based Upon Market Lobster Prices
Full Buffet Service Includes cooking and serving equipment utensils. buffet tables and linens, on-site cooking and buffet service to your guests, condiments, quality disposables, lobster, bibs/crackers. trash cans w/ liners & buffet clean up.
Staffing Available at an additional rate
We can help you with your rental needs (chairs tables, etc.).
Need a COOK!! Call for pricing.
For All Catered Events:
The minimum menu total is $1200. Please add a 20% On-Site Buffet Service Fee and appropriate State Sales Tax.
A signed contract and 35% deposit is required
Guaranteed Minimum Head Count is required upon booking and final headcount 7 days before the event.
See Full Terms and Conditions for more information. All Prices subject to change without notice. Prices locked with a signed contract
CLAMBAKES TO GO
Clambakes to Go
You be the Chef and impress your Guests!
Clambake-To-Go Ocean County Only
Market Price based on per person + tax
Our Clambakes-To-Go is packed seasoned and ready to cook.
All you need is a stock pot and add water, beer or wine, set it on a stove or grill and get ready to enjoy the best cookout you’ve ever had! You can also rent our equipment for larger parties.
Great For: Beach Parties, Picnics, Boaters, Campers, Anytime!
Each Includes
(1) 1.25|b Lobster
Steamers (Clams & Mussels)
Corn on the Cob
Red Potatoes
Shrimp & Cocktail Sauce
Cooking Instructions
Hire a Cook Call for Pricing
Equipment Rental for larger parties includes Stock Pot, Propane Tank, Stand 8. Burners, and Instructions for Use.
$50 Rental Fee + Refundable Deposit for Equipment.
Clambakes-To-Go Available to Ocean County Only
Delivery fee may apply – inquire for rates in your area.
Please order no later than (2) days in advance.
Why spend hours waiting to eat at a restaurant when you can enjoy
a delicious seafood feast in the comfort of your own home?
We’ll Bring it right to your door!
BBQ and Picnics
Our delicious Picnic Parties and BBQS are cooked fresh on site at
your event location by our Grill-masters and served buffet style by our
friendly and efficient staff. Here are our most popular menu choices
We can also customize a menu to hit your needs.
The Picnic Party Call for Pricing (609)978-7338
300+ or Less than 50: Please call for Custom Pricing
Garden Salad w/ Choice of Dressing
Lean Hamburgers/Cheese & All-Beef Hot Dogs w/ Soft Buns
Grilled Marinated Bone-In Chicken
Choice of (2): Homemade Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Pasta Salad
Jersey Corn on the Cob (in season)
Farm Fresh Watermelon
The Texas-Style BBQ Call for Pricing (609)978-7338
Garden Salad w/ Choice of Dressing
Baby Back Ribs w/ Texas Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue Bone-In Chicken
Baked Beans & Homemade Corn Bread
Choice of (2): Homemade Coleslaw, Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad or Pasta Salad
Jersey Corn on the Cob ( in season)
Farm Fresh Watermelon
Traditional Catering
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Appetizers
Maryland Style Miniature Crab Cakes w/ Remoulade Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail Platter
Assorted Cheese Platter w/ Crackers and Fruit
Stuffed Mushrooms – Crab-meat & Crisp Butter Cracker or Sausage with Spinach and Parmesan
Seasonal Vegetable Crudites Platter w/ Choice of Dip: Ranch, Dill, Onion Garlic or Vegetable Herb
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato w/ Balsamic Reduction
Tomato Bruschetta on Herbed Tostini
Assorted Puff Pastry – Baby Quiches, Veggie Tartlets, Cheese Puffs, Miniature Cocktail Franks with Mustard Dijon Sauce $2.50/person
*Note: Some appetizers may require heating/reheating in oven.
Salads & Breads
Crisp Garden – Romaine Hearts, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Red Cabbage and Choice of Dressing
Caesar – Romaine Hearts, Herbed Croutons, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese and Caesar Dressing
Country Harvest – Mixed Baby Greens, Walnuts, Craisins, apples, Blue Cheese and Cinnamon Honey Dressing
Spinach – Baby Spinach w/ Bacon, Herbed Croutons and Crumbled Egg
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls $1.25/person
Assorted Artisans Bread Basket
Fresh Baked Corn Bread
Soups
Chicken Noodle • Beef Barley • Italian Wedding • Minestrone • Pasta Fagioli Butternut Squash Bisque • Pumpkin • Cream of Wild Mushroom • Cream of Potato * New England Clam Chowder • Maine Lobster Chowder • Roasted Corn Chowder
$9.95/Quart (Serves 5-6)
Sides
Creamy Whipped Mashed Potatoes 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Seasoned Roasted Red Potatoes 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Vegetable Rice Pilaf 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Egg Noodles w/ Brown Butter Sauce 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Onions 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Creamed Spinach 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Baby Carrots w/ Dill Butter Sauce 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Roasted Mixed Vegetables 1/2 Tray ~ Full Tray
Desserts
Assorted Bakery Fresh Cookie Platter
Bakery Fresh Brownie Platter
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad
Bakery Fresh Pies – Apple, Pumpkin, Cherry, Pecan (Each Serves 6-8)
If you don’t see something you would like, just ask and we will let you know if we can provide it for you.
Add Ons:
Paper-ware – Quality Paper Plates, Napkins and Disposable Utensils
Serving Utensils
Serving Set – Chafing Rack, Sternos, Water Pan & Serving Utensils
Full Buffet Service: Cost is 20% of Menu Total; Minimum $950 menu total required and additional terms as noted below.
Includes:
Buffet set-up and all chafing dishes, hot and cold serving dishes, utensils, and quality disposable paper-ware and utensils.
On-site staff to assist guests during buffet service at buffet line.
Take down and clean up of buffet at end of event.
Client is responsible for: buffet tables/linens, guest tables & chairs, and trash receptacles/disposable.
We can help you with your rental needs and additional service staff or bartenders.
Please Note:
All prices subject to 6.625% NJ Sales Tax.
All prices subject to change. Prices locked with signed contract.
Minimum for drop-off catering (hot food trays) order is $250+ and full buffet service is $950+
All catered events require a signed Event Contract and 50% deposit to hold the date.
Delivery fee will be applied for orders over 50-mile round trip.
MENU ADDITIONS & CREATE-YOUR-OWN
Menu Addition
Appetizers*
Price Per Person
Shrimp Cocktail Platter
Seasonal Vegetable Crudités Platter w/ Dip
Assorted Cheese Platter
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad
New England Clam Chowder (w/ Oyster Crackers)
Maine Lobster Chowder (w/ Oyster Crackers)
Maryland-Style Miniature Crab Cakes
Buffalo Wings (w/ Bleu Cheese & Celery)
Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Seafood or Sausage Stuffing
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil & Tomato w/ Balsamic Reduction
Fresh Bruschetta on Panetini Toast Blue & Yellow Corn Chips w/ Salsa & Guacamole
Pita Chips w/ Hummus
Raw Bar Starting
Choice Little-neck Clams on the Half Shell
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
Shrimp Cocktail (Cooked & Peeled)
Includes: Shucker, Ice Bar, Lemons & Sauces (25-99 ppl)
Entrees & Sides
Call for Pricing
Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs
Shrimp & Vegetable Kabobs
Chicken Breast – Marinated & Grilled
BBQ or Marinated Bone-In Chicken
Texas-Style BBQ Spare Ribs
Italian Sausage & Peppers
Steamed Crabs Market Price
Extra Lobster (w/ Clambake) Market Price
Steamers (Clams & Mussels)
Lean Hamburgers/Cheese & All-Beef Hot Dogs
Extra Fixings (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle)
Vegetable Burgers
Rib-eye Steak
Grilled Marinated Summer Vegetables
Jersey Corn on the Cob (w/ Butter)
Steamed Red Potato
Baked Beans
Homemade Cole Slaw, Potato or Macaroni or Pasta Salad
Red Bliss German Potato Salad
Three Bean Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
Sun-dried Tomato Penne Salad
Caprese Salad
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Clambakes Catering
The Gourmet Deli Clambake Catering Co. is a unique catering company specializing in New England-style Clambakes and home-style Barbecues. We bring a unique flavor to your special event. We also provide a full Traditional Catering menu for all your special events.
Please visit our menu selections on our navigation menu.
If desired, we’d be happy to customize a menu to fit your needs.
Whether you’re having a small party of people or a large event of 300, our professional and friendly staff will take care of all the work so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your guests.
With an Event Catered By The Gourmet Deli Clambake & Catering Co.
You’ll Receive:
Delicious food prepared fresh for each event.
Outstanding customer service from your first call to the day of your event
A friendly, courteous, and professional staff that will cater to all your needs and make your guests feel special.
Experience – we have over 20 years experience in food service and event planning.
Value – Prices are guaranteed when you book (no surprise hikes in seafood prices) and portions will be plentiful.
The personal touch of a small family company – catering is all we do!
Whatever the Occasion, let Us Help You Make Your Next Event Festive, Fun & Unforgettable!
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Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Here is a summary of Terms for all catered events.
Upon booking a more detailed Contract will follow.
All events require 8 signed Contract and B 35% deposit to hold the date. The balance due must be paid in full on the day of the event upon completion of services unless prior arrangements have been made. If payment in full is not received on the date of the event. surcharges will be applied.
Types of Payment include: cash, credit cards, bank checks, & business/personal check drawn on local banks
A guaranteed minimum head count is required upon booking 8. the final head count 7 days before the event. The guaranteed number is the MINIMUM number for which you will be billed. After receiving the final head count, you may add to it unto the day before your event with the exception of the lobster count which can only be added up to 3 days in advance of your event.
All pricing is subject to appropriate state tax. Additionally, for on-site catering at your location (full buffet service), a 20% taxable Bullet Service Fee will be applied. This is not a gratuity. But the fee for on-site cooking & buffet Service.
Full Bullet Service Includes: staff cooking & serving equipment utensils, on-site cooking & buffet service to guests condiments quality disposables. bullet tables & coverings (linens) beverage (when beverage service ordered) trash cans with liners and complete buffet cleanup.
Customer must provide guest tables w/ table coverings chairs. And trash disposal. We can assist you with rental arrangements
On-site accessibility to catering truck is required. Additional charges may apply for unusual or time-consuming requests.
For events requiring travel over a 50-mile round trip, a travel charge will apply.
If you have questions about anything, please don‘t hesitate to contact us.
We are here for you!