Premium Interactive Oyster Bar Experience

We don’t just serve oysters. We create an interactive luxury bar experience — blending food, entertainment, and atmosphere. We integrate seamlessly with your planner to elevate any with our custom displays, engaging shuckers, and a coastal-chic vibe. HalfShells will help make your event unforgettable.

Whats Included?

Premium Interactive Oyster Bar — Up to 4 Hours


The ultimate luxury wedding oyster bar experience. Our team of professional shuckers delivers a polished, interactive raw bar that integrates seamlessly into your wedding timeline. We work with your planner and caterer to create an elegant food station that elevates cocktail hour or becomes a signature highlight of your reception.


Base Service Fee (staff & display):


1–50 guests — $650+


50–100 guests — $1,000+


100–150 guests — $1,400+


150+ guests — custom


Oysters (Raw): curated regional selections, billed per oyster at loaded market price (typically $3–$3.50 each).


Grilled Oysters: add $1.50 per oyster


Included: custom oyster bar display (Rustic Tin or Pearl & White Elegant), professional shuckers with guest interaction, sauces/condiments, lemons, plates, napkins.


Service time: up to 4 hours active service, plus up to 2 hours setup/breakdown.



Cocktail Hour Oyster Bar — Up to 1 Hour

If the full premium package isn’t what you need, our Cocktail Hour Oyster Bar delivers the same refinement in a focused, one-hour feature. This elegant station is designed for Champagne welcomes, cocktail receptions, or pre-dinner gatherings, offering guests a taste of coastal luxury.


Base Service Fee: $350 flat — professional shucker, refined bar setup, sauces/condiments, lemons, plates, napkins, up to 1 hour of active service.

Raw Oyster Packages (oysters included):

  • Pearl — 3 oysters per guest — $12/guest (~$4 each)
  • Shell — 6 oysters per guest — $22/guest (~$3.67 each)
  • Tide — 10 oysters per guest — $35/guest (~$3.50 each)


Grilled Upgrade: + $1.50 per oyster

  • Pearl (3 pp grilled) — $21/guest
  • Shell (6 pp grilled) — $40/guest
  • Tide (10 pp grilled) — $65/guest


Included: professional shucker on-site, sauces, condiments, lemons, plates, napkins.


Service time: up to 1 hour.



Enhancements for a Luxury Touch:


Enhancements may be added to either package to further elevate your wedding oyster bar experience:


  • Oyster shooters (vodka, champagne, tequila)
  • Shrimp cocktail towers
  • Steamed or grilled oysters
  • Caviar, mussels, crab, sashimi, charcuterie boards


(All priced separately based on guest count & market availability.)

Booking and Policy

Quotes required 30+ days in advance:


  • 1–50 Guests – $650+
  • 50–100 Guests – $1,000+
  • 100–150 Guests – $1,400+
  • 150+ Guests – Custom Quote

Typical range: $20–$35 per person depending on oysters and add-ons.


  (Service Only – oysters, ice & supplies extra.

Travel fee: $0.49/mile after 50 miles.)


Deposit: 25% due at booking


Payments: Balance invoiced 30 days before, due 7 days prior


Cancellations:


  • 90+ days: full refund
  • 30–90 days: deposit transferable
  • <30 days: deposit forfeited


Guest Count:


  • Final number due 14 days before event


Special Requests:


  • Regional oysters by market price & availability
  • Extended Service: $100/hour per shucker  (Premium only)
  • Insurance: Fully insured; client provides safe setup area & permits


Consumer Advisory: Oysters may be served raw and can contain bacteria that cause illness if consumed raw or undercooked. Individuals with certain health conditions are at higher risk.




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