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.
