Steamed by the bushel. Served like family.

Chesapeake blue crabs, jumbo lump crab cakes and Southern Maryland catering, all made by hand in the heart of Prince Frederick.

Best of the BestSouthern Maryland
Local watermenSourced close to home
Full barTIPS-certified
A tray of steamed Maryland blue crabs
Stacked bushel baskets on a Chesapeake dock

From the Bay to your table, the same morning.

We buy from local watermen, farmers and small businesses whenever we can, then cook everything by hand. Steamed crabs, shrimp, oysters, homemade crab cakes and baskets, plus sides that taste like Sunday at your aunt's.

Daily sides: homemade collard greens, potato salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese, and green beans with bacon.

Stop in for a sample of cream of crab.Then browse goods from other Southern Maryland small businesses while you wait.

Catering that feeds the whole crew.

Office lunches, weddings, showers and game days. From drop-off party platters to a full crab feast on your lawn, we handle the food so you can enjoy the party.

A catered spread of peel-and-eat shrimp and crab cake sliders
Platters to platedDrop-off, buffet, passed or seated

Office & Corporate

Lunch boxes, party platters and drop-offs that show up on time.

Weddings & Rehearsals

Passed hors d'oeuvres, buffets and plated dinners with bar service.

Showers & Celebrations

Shrimp towers, crab dip and platters sized to your guest list.

Crab Feasts & Game Days

Bushels, paper, mallets and everything you need for a proper Maryland feast.

Served your way.

Pick a style, mix a few, or tell us the vibe and we'll build the menu around it.

  • Party platters & drop-offReady to serve, delivered to your door.
  • BuffetsHot, full-service lines with staff on site.
  • Passed hors d'oeuvresCrab egg rolls, mini crab cakes and shrimp, passed by our team.
  • Plated dinnersCoursed, seated service for weddings and galas.
  • On-site crab feastsWe steam on location. You crack.
  • Bar serviceTIPS-certified bartenders and your favorite cocktails.
Plated seafood pasta with Maryland sauvignon blanc

Plated dinner service, paired with Maryland wine.

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Tell us about it

Date, headcount and the kind of party. Send the form or give us a call.

2

We build the menu

A custom proposal with options for every budget, from platters to plated.

3

We cook and serve

Delivered, set up and served by our team, so you can be a guest at your own event.

The Calvert Crabs food truck at a festival at sunset

The truck comes to you.

Festivals, fairs, block parties and corporate events. Our food truck brings crab cakes, shrimp and hush puppies wherever the crowd is.

Let's plan your event.

Tell us a little about it and our catering team will reach out within one business day with ideas and pricing.

Type of event
Service style (pick any)

Thanks! We'll be in touch.

Our catering team will reach out within one business day. Need it sooner? Call (301) 787-8808.

What our guests are saying

“I got the crab cake platter and it was probably the best crab cake I've ever had.”
Rebekah M. · Verified guest
“As newbies, we weren't sure how to crack open the crabs, but they were happy to show us. Service was above and beyond.”
Erika M. · Verified guest
“Incredible bloody Mary, delicious orange crush, eggs Benedict and fried rockfish. A hidden brunch gem.”
Linsey S. · Verified guest
Jumbo lump crab cake sandwich

Everything you need to host your own feast at home.

J.O. Spice4 oz shaker$5
J.O. Spice5 lb bucket$29
Crab malletsClassic hardwood$3
Red crab crackerFor the claws$12
House sauceMade in-house$5+
Crab paperFull roll$5

Come hungry.

Dine in, grab carryout, or stop by for a sample of cream of crab.

MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Crabs are steaming. Pull up a chair.

Order ahead for carryout, or let us cater your next one.