Premium Interactive Oyster Bar Experience
We don’t just serve oysters. We create an interactive luxury bar experience — blending food, education, 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.
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 charged @ MKP):
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.
(All priced separately based on guest count & market availability.)
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.
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 charged @ MKP):
Pearl—3 oysters per guest
Shell—6 oysters per guest
Tide — 10 oysters per guest
Grilled Upgrade: + $1.50 per oyster
Pearl (3 pp grilled)
Shell (6 pp grilled)
Tide (10 pp grilled)
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, or charcuterie boards
(All priced separately based on guest count & market availability.)