McGrath Clambakes & Catering is celebrating 50 Years of Industry Excellence!
09/01/2025
We’re calling it: expect to see a ton of rattan at 2025 weddings. We LOVE this trend, as rattan gives a distinctly coastal vibe (just like us!🥰). We were swooning over the rattan details at these nuptials last summer!
How are feeling about rattan?
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04/01/2025
We’re ready to get crackin’ and make 2025 totally clawsome🙌 Who’s with us??
24/12/2024
Merry Christmas!
19/12/2024
One of our very favorite days of the entire holiday season at one of our very favorite places! 🎁🎄
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14/12/2024
Bite-sized perfection.
08/12/2024
Three generations of clambaking on Aquidneck Island and beyond since the 1960s.
06/12/2024
Things are getting steamy up in here😏🦞 Help us plan your next clambake or elegant traditional menu that’ll have them craving seconds 🍽️🔥"
02/12/2024
When it's December but you're still swooning over the summertime weddings you catered...
30/11/2024
We love nothing more than turning moments into memories...
28/11/2024
From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Also, historians agree that lobster was a main dish at harvest celebration shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Just sayin'. Gobble, gobble.
26/11/2024
Elegance in every detail... A beautifully set table makes every meal feel like a special occasion. Let us help create the perfect atmosphere for your next event.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: OYSTER SEASON! 🦪
You made of heard of the now-debunked “r” rule that advised only enjoying oysters in months with an “r” in the name. Modern refrigeration changed all that, BUT, this time of year, oysters plump up because they are using their energy to fatten and store reserves for the winter.
We love to bring you our raw bar to events any time of year, but local fall/winter oysters are 🤌🤌🤌
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The ringing of the bell can only mean one thing: it’s go time🦞
GO TIME🦞
Our friends at @finishingtoucheventsne have the right idea! Check it out:
What better way to kick off the unofficial start to summer than with a lobster bake!
With so many out-of-town guests, Emily and Dan chose a classic New England fare to welcome their friends and family to their wedding weekend. The lobster bake is a quintessential part of New England culture, featuring a mouthwatering spread of fresh lobsters, steamed clams, corn on the cob, and red potatoes. This choice of cuisine not only provided a delicious meal but also offered an authentic regional experience for their guests, many of whom were visiting from different parts of the country and even the world.
The couple wanted to create an atmosphere that was both casual and elegant. Guests gathered around communal tables, sharing stories, laughter, and the excitement of the upcoming nuptials. The lobster bake was more than just a meal; it was a warm, welcoming embrace that set the tone for the entire wedding weekend, making everyone feel like a cherished part of Emily and Dan’s celebration.
Looking for a partner to help craft your perfect New England wedding day? Connect with us to see how we can help!
Event Coordination: @finishingtoucheventsne
Venue: @tennishallofame
Photographer: @kengelphotography
Caterer: @mcgrathclambakes
Cake: @silverwhiskbakeshop
Rentals: @peakeventservices
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The Traditional Old Fashioned New England Clambake
The process begins early in the day when we send our crews out to pick fresh 'rockweed', a dark green seaweed that contains bubbles filled with saltwater. The bubbles are essential to the traditional cooking process as they provide the steam for cooking.
A bonfire is built with alternating layers of wood and rock. The fire heats the rocks to very high temperatures. Well tended, the fire will settle down to a bed of hot coals and rocks. The coals and rocks provide the heat needed to bake the food. This base of rocks and coals are then covered with mounds of rockweed. The bubbles in the rockweed burst when heated emitting seawater that steams and seasons the food. At this point, the bakemaster works very quickly to capture as much heat as possible under the canvas.
Racks of food are nestled into the rockweed. The food is artfully layered in a manner that ensures perfect cooking times and a wonderful balance of flavoring. The food is then covered with multiple layers of canvas and left to bake.
After several hours of cooking, the Bakemaster indicates the opening of the bake by "The Ringing of the Bell". Guests are invited to gather around the clambake for the unveiling. A brief explanation of the cooking process is given.
Then the layers of canvas are peeled away. Billows of steam rise from the bake along with a surge of delicious aromas. Many "oohs" and "ahhs" are heard from guests as they watch this unique event.