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Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Clambake Connection is a full-serving catering company that offers incredible wedding cuisine. Founded in 1980, this business has served hundreds of engaged couples and their guests on their special day. Working with a focus on creating delicious food and delivering exceptional customer service, this team specializes in New England Clambakes and classic American cuisine.

Cuisine

Clambake Connection can cook up fresh cuisine at your event, bringing charcoal grills and pots. This team can offer classic foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecued chicken, along with sides including macaroni salad and coleslaw. Pig roasts are available, along with delicious desserts like a chocolate fountain. This company will also accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, with kosher, vegan, vegetation options available, as well as gluten-free, lactose-free, and pork-free dishes.

Services Offered

Clambake Connection offers a choice of packages to suit the needs and vision of any couple. Working to provide a stress-free experience, this company’s team will take care of delivery, setup, and cleanup of cuisine. They can provide serving staff, along with large items such as tents. They can also offer a range of banquet necessities such as:

  • Linens
  • Chinaware
  • Silverware
  • Tableware
  • Seating
  • Tablecloths
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$20

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$15

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
House Liquor
Premium Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Italian
Latin American
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Clambake Connection

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Sarah Sent on 04/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I don't know where to begin with Maria and the team at Clambake Connection! We used them for our destination wedding in the Catskills, NY. Maria was extremely responsive to all of our calls and emails. We set up a tasting and were able to pick up various items (aside from the shellfish) from their location to try at home. For the wedding we decided to have lobster and shellfish clam bake with a pig roast and BBQ chicken. It was PHENOMENAL! Our guests to this day tell us it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. We had cornbread, Mac & Cheese, coleslaw and tomato salad on the side. For dessert, we didn't want cake, and instead Maria brought all the fixings (minus the ice-cream) for an awesome ice cream sundae bar. I couldn't recommend Maria and her team enough, I hope to use the Clambake Connection again for something in the future!
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Allison Sent on 08/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Thanks to Maria and the Clambake Connection team, my now husband and I were able to have the wedding we didn’t think would be possible! While we weren’t set on many of the details for our wedding, one of our top priorities was having a laid back lobster bake. Little did we know how difficult that would prove to be in Manhattan. After another Connecticut-based lobster bake caterer seemed to be overwhelmed with the logistics that would be involved in our wedding, we found ourselves searching for another caterer with just a few months to go. We stumbled upon the Clambake Connection site and could not have had better luck! From our first conversation with Maria, she immediately put us at ease and was committed to making our vision a reality. Our venue typically partners with an exclusive caterer so, needless to say, bringing in a lobster bake posed several logistical challenges—Maria approached each and every one with a positive spirit and a willingness to problem solve. She drove into Manhattan from Connecticut for a site visit and made us feel so comfortable with her from our first meeting.

Our wedding was yesterday and, while we were worried about several elements, we didn’t worry about Maria and her team for a moment. The food was delicious—many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they’d ever had—and Maria was there throughout the reception with her typical smiling face to check in on us and ensure that everything went off without a hitch.

We cannot put into words how grateful we are to Maria and her team—thank you for making our Manhattan lobster bake a reality!
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Carly Sent on 04/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Nothing but positive reviews for Clambake Connection. Our wedding was catered (food and open bar) by Maria and her staff. Maria was very communicative throughout the whole process. Her team was very courteous and professional, and with their help, the venue looked beautiful for the wedding! The food was absolutely delicious, and our guests loved it! Writing this review a few days later, I still have cravings for the lobster and clams! I will definitely recommend Clambake Connection for anyone seeking to host events in the future.
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Cara Sent on 09/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Maria & the Clambake Connection staff were absolutely amazing! They catered our wedding with the most amazing lobster clambake & bartended our evening with delicious drinks! Maria helped us create a custom menu and drink list for a very reasonable price. Maria and her crew set-up tables, chairs, and our rental linens beautifully, and clean-up without a hitch! The Clambake Connection was professional, courteous, and delightful to work with! They made our night completely stress-free. Our guests continue to tell us how great the food was! We sincerely thank the Clambake Connection for helping to create our dream wedding!
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Meredith Sent on 02/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Maria was Fantastic to work with. We came into town for a destination wedding from Florida and she made our planning smooth and painless. She took care of the Tent, lighting, Tables, Linens, Silverware and all Rentals to make everything a One Stop service. The Clam Bake and Barbeque for our guests the next day were both great. Her service staff were very helpful as well and we had more than enough of everything.
Thanks Very Much Clambake Connection !!
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Harriet Sent on 01/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Clambake Connection has catered our End of Summer outings for several years. We always have it off-site, usually at one of the parks or beaches. We always have hamburgers, vegi burgers, hotdogs, their great bar b que chicken, and sides. Maria is wonderful to work with. When she is given the headcount she knows exactly how much food and beverage is needed. The staff that caters the event is always extremely helpful, courteous and always helps us pack up any leftovers. I highly recommend the Clambake Connection because they are dependable and do their job well.
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Brigid Sent on 12/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
First of all, the food at clambake connection is amazing. The mussels and clams were so flavorful, the lobsters were large and stunning....the food far surpassed my expectations. I thought the service and presentation was great, but the food was truly delicious and people have since asked me about it. But here's the thing: the experience was terrific because of Maria. She was so responsive, flexible, open to my ideas, accommodating, and positive. She is a great listener and solutions-oriented and her patience and energy made her so fun to work with. She really tried to make it work. Thank you, Maria!
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User1144080 Sent on 06/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
These guys were great! Used them for my wedding last year. It was the hottest day on record EVER in Madison, but they were such troopers cooking over the hot grills for hours! They showed up early to setup and cleaned up everything! I can't say anything bad, they really delivered on what they promised :)
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Sheila Sent on 09/28/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Used for July 4th Party. Fabulous Food, Great Service, and Friendly Staff
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Maureen Sent on 09/28/2010
4.9 out of 5 rating
Clambake Connection provides the most outstanding professional services and will cater to your every need. Fast, reliable, courteous, with the best prices in town, not to mention great mix n'match menu selections which you can't get anywhere else, which other catering companies won't allow you to do. They have been my clambake caterer for events for 11 years at Events R Us and I won't go anywhere else.
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Whatever the occasion is this company will handle any group with a smile and GREAT food!!

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Clambake Connection frequently asked questions

At Clambake Connection, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Clambake Connection includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
Clambake Connection offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Clambake Connection offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Clambake Connection, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Clambake Connection, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Clambake Connection provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Clambake Connection offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Clambake Connection is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in quality of service.
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