Clambakes/Retail Will Call
When do I need to place my clambake order to ensure pickup?
For clambake orders, please place your order by Tuesday for, same week, Friday or Saturday pick-up.
Where do I pick up my clambake order and rental equipment?
Pick-up is at Catanese Classics’ facility located at 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH.
Can non-restaurants or individual customers use the clambake / will-call service?
Yes. The “Retail Will-Call” option is open to all customers - not just commercial clients - so individuals, families, or small event planners can order and pick up a clambake kit.
What kinds of clams and portions can I order?
You can order different types of clams (Littleneck, Middleneck, Topneck, Cherrystone - wild or farmed), packaged in counts of 12, 50, 100, or 200. Clams come washed and bagged for convenience. Pac Out Bundles are not available. A La Carte options only.
What additional items or “add-ons” are available with a clambake order?
Besides clams, you can add items like chicken, shellfish (shrimp, mussels, crab legs, lobster), chowder, clam juice, and sides - allowing you to build a full seafood dinner rather than just clams.
Does Catanese Classics provide the cooking equipment for clambakes?
Yes - we offer rental of steamers, pots, baskets, and burners (with varying capacities depending on how many people you’re serving). However, we do not provide propane — you’ll need to supply that yourself.
How do I cook the clambake once I pick it up?
Use a steamer with a rack and lid on a burner with enough water at the bottom (not immersing the food). Layer clams, then chicken/potatoes, then add corn/seafood later - close the lid, steam, then add extras near the end. Full bake time is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes (with 1 hr 15 minutes for initial steam). Don’t open the lid during cooking.
Download our complete Clambake Cooking Instructions here
Do I need to give a headcount when ordering a clambake?
Yes - it’s helpful to know how many guests you’ll have before ordering. That way, you can choose the right size (clams & extras) and know whether to rent small or large equipment (pots, baskets, burners). Catanese Classics suggests planning based on guest count before placing orders.
Clambake Equipment and Capacity
Square
Pot:
Fits
15
Full
Clambakes
(1
burner
needed)
Three
Basket:
Fits
30
Full
Clambakes
(1
burner
needed)
Four
Basket:
Fits
40
Full
Clambakes
(2
burners
needed)
Six
Basket:
Fits
55
Full
Clambakes
(2
burners
needed)
Nine
Basket:
Fits
95
Full
Clambakes
(3
burners
needed)
Disposable
Steamer:
Fits
8
Full
Clambakes
(Stove/
Grill
needed)
Per
Steamer
Basket
Holds:
30
doz
Middlenecks
OR
15
doz
Cherrystones
Square
Pot
Holds:
50
doz
Middlenecks
OR
25
doz
Cherrystones
