WHY HIRE S.S.SHUCKING??

At S.S.Shucking, we believe great seafood brings people together.

Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering, wedding, corporate event, brewery pop-up, or family celebration, we make it easy for your guests to enjoy fresh oysters and seafood without the stress of sourcing, transporting, storing, or shucking them yourself.

We're not a big catering company. We're real people serving real people.

When you hire S.S.Shucking, you're getting more than a raw bar. You're getting an experience led by someone who genuinely loves oysters, storytelling, and connecting with others. We help break the ice, spark conversations, and create memorable moments around fresh seafood.

S.S.Shucking is a mobile raw bar serving Maryland, DC, and Virginia…” “We provide oyster catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties…” “Founded by The Oyster Ninja, Gardner Douglas…”

Wedding Oyster Catering

Create a memorable wedding experience with fresh oysters shucked on-site. S.S.Shucking offers elegant mobile raw bar catering for weddings throughout Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and the Chesapeake region.

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Private Oyster Parties or Pairings

Impress friends, clients, employees, and guests with a unique oyster experience. S.S.Shucking provides mobile raw bar catering and oyster shucking services for corporate events, birthday parties, conferences, barbecues, anniversaries networking events, and company celebrations throughout the DMV.

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Oyster Classes

Join oyster lovers from across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia at oyster tastings, seafood meetups, brewery collaborations, educational events, and community gatherings hosted by The Oyster Ninja and S.S.Shucking.

Ready to Plan Your Event?

Tell us a few details and we’ll craft a menu that fits your vision—reach out today and let’s make something delicious together!