Cleveland Clambake Supplies & Retail Will Call
Clambake season is a Northeast Ohio tradition - especially in the Cleveland area. Clabake season runs from the weekend after Labor Day through the last weekend in October. Whether you’re hosting a backyard clambake, planning an event at a park, or featuring a clambake at your restaurant, nothing beats the aroma of fresh seafood steaming together. Catanese Classics can be your go-to for clambake catering. Our clams are sourced from trusted East Coast suppliers and delivered full of flavor and true ocean taste. Ready to plan your Cleveland clambake? Contact us to order fresh clams and clambake seafood for your event.
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
