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HalfShells Oyster Bar & Grille

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Premium Interactive Oyster Bar — Up to 4 Hours

The ultimate luxury oyster bar experience. Our team of professional shuckers delivers a polished, interactive raw bar that integrates seamlessly into your 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


(Service Only – oysters, ice & supplies extra)


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.)

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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


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.)

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Quotes required 30+ days in advance


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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