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About

Foster’s Clambakes and Catering is an event venue and full-service catering company located in York Harbor, Maine. Foster’s is famous for its clambakes, lobster, Maine cuisine and personal service. They offer indoor receptions, reheasal dinners and outdoor ceremonies at their venue. They are also partnered with several seacoast event venues and cater throughout New England.

Facilities and Capacity
Foster’s main function space whichcan host 75-250 guests, is a rustic space with stone fireplaces, surrounded by windows with access to outdoor cocktail space lit by bistro lighting with fire pit and space for outdoor games. There is a grassy outdoor ceremony or reception space that can hold ceremonies of all sizes or tented events for up to 400 guests. It sits beside a picturesque pond and includes large wooden ceremony arbor and bench seating. For more intimate weddings and rehearsal dinners the York Room can host 30-50 guests and has a modern barn style with opening to outdoor cocktail space with bistro lighting and fire pit.

Services Offered

  • Maine Lobster Bakes
  • BBQ
  • Customized Menus
  • Event Coordination
  • Full Bar
  • On-site Ceremony
  • On-site tables, chairs & linens
  • On-site china & flatware
  • Eco-friendly

Cuisine
Renowned for their authentic Maine lobster and clambakes, this venue is also a catering service and couples will not be limited on their choice for food. Foster’s lobster bakes are a wonderful experience to add to any New England wedding, but as a full-service caterer and event venue they offer a range of locally-sourced cuisine from smoked BBQ to more refined wedding menus and appetizers.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$75

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

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$75

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty 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?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Local
Seafood

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?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Foster's Clambakes and Catering

Brody
Brody Sent on 05/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Prom Night!

Foster's Clambakes was the perfect venue for Sanford High School's 2025 prom. It's tough for our large school to find a venue to accommodate 350+ kids but Foster's had room to spare. Michelle and Roxanne were so responsive, flexible, and accommodating. They truly listened to what we wanted and executed that above and beyond what we expected. The food was excellent, the hanging lights and space itself created the perfect vibe, and students were dancing and having fun all night! We continue to hear positive reviews from happy students and parents. Thanks for everything Foster's staff!
Stephan
Stephan Sent on 09/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and great service

We were so pleased to have Foster's cater an off-site lobster bake for our wedding in Rye, NH. The lobster, sides, and appetizers were all delicious. We really wanted our guests to feel taken care of and make sure nobody was disappointed, and Foster's made that happen. The quality of food was excellent while the price was comparable or better than other caterers. Garrison was great to work with and flexible as we dealt with the challenges of planning and re-scheduling our wedding during the pandemic.
Jessi
Jessi Sent on 11/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding

There is not enough space in this review to explain just how AMAZING Fosters and its staff are. We got married here on 10/30/20 and it was absolutely perfect thanks to Garrison and Beth!

Back in August we had to change our original wedding plans of getting married in PR, because we did not want our guests getting on a plane due to COVID. I called multiple venues in York and the surrounding area to see what our backup options were. I originally spoke with Beth and she could not have been nicer or more helpful! She answered all of my questions and put a hold on our date before we even came to visit. From the start they were just so friendly, easygoing, and accommodating.
Once we saw the venue we knew immediately that it was perfect for us. Its cozy, charming, clean, and so spacious! Both inside and outside.
We mainly worked with Garrison throughout the planning process and she was INCREDIBLE! I genuinely never felt stressed even with all of the unknowns going on in the world because I knew that she would find a way to make our day perfect! and she did!
Flash forward to the day before our wedding. We were supposed to have our ceremony at the beach up the road but snow was on the forecast. Garrison and Beth didn't miss a beat!!! They gave us a ton of options and were so easy going and flexible. We wound up doing our ceremony in the York Room and it was beautiful.
Our wedding day went seamlessly! We helped decorate the room the day before which was amazing. When we showed up everything looked perfect and they had a fire going inside and outside. Beth and Garrison made sure our ceremony went smoothly and that us and our guests had everything we needed throughout the night.
THE FOOD. OMG. Our guests are still RAVING about how delicious the grilled lobster bake was! and the crab cakes! and the homemade onion dip! and the blueberry crumb cake!!! Everyone said that I wouldn't eat at my wedding but they were SO wrong! I had everything and can personally vouch for how delicious it was.
Thank you Garrison and Beth for making our day so perfect!!!! I don't know why anyone would get married anywhere else!
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Awards

82
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Maine to Boston Photo Booth Rental Maine to Boston Photo Booth Rental Photo Booths

I have provided several photo booths to events at Foster's Clambakes, including the Wedding of the Year in 2016. They were chosen for this honor above all others in the area for the reception site. The staff has always been helpful and friendly and the venue provides ample area for all your wedding needs. Of Course let's not forget their Downeast style lobster/clambakes! Simply the best.

Love Affair Love Affair Wedding Planners

We LOVE to work with Fosters, and do regularly throughout the season. We highly recommend them to clients. If we're pushed for time, their team, without hesitation (or us asking), has stepped up to help us out- not many caterers would do that! Not to mention, the food is always delicious!

Confection Art Confection Art Wedding Cakes

Foster's Clambake is the perfect place for a beautiful and rustic New England wedding! They are amazing to work with and make my cakes always look great! Thanks for letting me be a part of your fabulousness!

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