New York & NYC

Oystercatering, oyster shucker and oyster bar.

Are you searching for oyster catering, oyster shucker in NYC and New York? We can now offer you all kinds of corporate and private oystercatering services.

Oystercatering New York NYC

Elevate your next New York City event with our luxury mobile oyster catering experience. If you’ve been underwhelmed by oyster catering in the past or you’re determined to exceed guest expectations, this is where unforgettable begins.

From intimate private parties to upscale corporate events, our mobile raw oyster bar is designed to impress. NYC is celebrated for its diverse, sophisticated culture, and nothing complements that spirit quite like a beautifully presented, expertly shucked selection of premium oysters. This isn’t just catering—it’s Oystertainment®.

Our seasoned specialists handle every detail, ensuring seamless planning, flawless execution, and an interactive experience your guests will talk about long after the last shell is shucked. Each oyster is opened to order, presented with care, and paired with classic accompaniments that highlight its unique flavor profile. And who knows—one lucky guest may even discover a pearl.

We proudly specialize in oyster catering throughout NYC, New York State, and New Jersey, and we’re trusted when only the very best will do.

If you’re ready to make your event truly memorable, let us bring the raw bar to you.

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Oystershucker NYC & New York

Our oyster shuckers are THE original Oystertainers in NYC, setting the standard for mobile raw oyster service long before it became a trend. Their role goes far beyond shucking—this is craftsmanship, performance, and hospitality brought together.

Each of our professional oyster shuckers is impeccably presented, wearing a custom, tailor-made Italian leather apron and a specially designed utility belt stocked with fresh oysters and all the classic condiments. For safety and precision, they are equipped with mesh steel gloves and only the finest oyster shucking knives available.

Every Red Oyster Oystertainer is thoroughly trained in the art of opening raw oysters on the half shell, ensuring each oyster is beautifully presented, cleanly shucked, and served at peak freshness—exclusively for you and your guests.

What truly sets us apart is our roaming service style. Our Oystertainers move effortlessly through your event on foot, offering freshly shucked oysters directly to guests, creating a dynamic, interactive experience that feels both indulgent and unforgettable.

Our professional oyster shuckers are available primarily throughout NYC, the Hamptons, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington, DC—trusted by clients who expect nothing less than the best.

This isn’t just oyster service.
This is Oystertainment®.

Oysterbar NYC

Our oyster bar at high-end art fairs is truly international, traveling the world to where art, culture, and refinement converge. Each May, you can find us at TEFAF New York, where the world’s most exceptional art is paired with impeccably sourced oysters and perfectly chilled champagne.

We are especially sought after at prestigious international art fairs, where our team of expert Oystertainers seamlessly blends into the scene, mingling with exquisitely dressed guests and offering salty, savory, and delectably fresh oysters on demand. This is oyster service at the oyster bar is elevated to performance.

There’s something mesmerizing about watching the polished gleam of an oyster knife glide effortlessly into a tightly closed shell, opening it with precision, confidence, and style. It’s a quiet moment of craftsmanship, a work of art in its own right.

Each oyster is best enjoyed with a crisp Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne or a beautifully chilled white wine, creating a pause in the day, a moment of indulgence, relaxation, and pure pleasure. Fully refreshed at our oyster bar, guests are re-energized and ready to continue discovering the remarkable art and cultural brilliance that New York City has to offer.

At the intersection of fine art and fine oysters, we don’t just serve seafood,
we create memorable moments.

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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Our Oystertainer walks around at your party, mingle him/herself among the guests while he/she opens fresh oysters on the spot. The oystertainer tells something about the oysters, a fact or anecdote and entertains the guests. Their enthusiasm, craftmanship, and passion for oysters give your guests a unique oyster experience.

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