From Tide to Table
We Craft Locally-Sourced Oyster Experiences for Every Maine Occasion
Catering out of South Portland Maine
Who We Are
At Saltsmith Oyster Co. we help you celebrate life’s meaningful moments with a unique touch of coastal Maine. We make raw bar experiences more accessible than ever with distinctive mobile-style oyster catering. We specialize in weddings, island gatherings, sunset cruises, business conventions, relaxed backyard hangouts, oceanside soirées, and just about any other occasion you could imagine. Based in South Portland Maine, we offer services to Greater Portland/Casco Bay, Midcoast, and Maine Beaches regions.
Saltsmith was founded upon a shared vision between childhood island friends, Simon and Peter. Bound by a love for Maine’s coastal waters, its shellfish, and its tough and vibrant communities, we launched a business that connects our passions with a simple belief: if we're going to celebrate Maine's waters, we should do it fully and authentically. Our way: the Downeaster way. With 100% care, craftsmanship, and charm.
We have some of the best people in Portland’s oyster industry on rotation. We offer distinct styles of service, adapting to your vision and needs. We manage events of all shapes and sizes, moving seamlessly with other services. We’ll bring your oysters to you in bulk, with everything you could ever need to enjoy them. And more.
The idea? There’s less planning, less hassle, and less worry. More oysters. More condiments and garnishes. More enjoyment and connection. And more meaning for those we serve.
Real Local, Real Fresh
we’re built on a simple purpose: To connect people and bring the coast to every celebration. With premium Maine oysters, gourmet dressings, and exceptional raw bar experiences
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Raw Bar Experiences, Delivered: Our mobile capacity means we deliver your raw bar experiences to you every time, anywhere.
Locally Sourced, Premium Oysters: Our local partners provide us with the freshest Maine oysters year-round. We offer rotating varieties and scalable quantities based on your guest count and preferred catering style.
On-Site Professional Shucking: We’ll arrive in attire to match the atmosphere, fully equipped and ready to serve.
Curated Tastes: We collaborate with local gourmet condiment makers to offer mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish, and a variety of hot sauces. The Saltsmith Dressed Oyster menu features oysters topped with special pairings to inspire the palate and transform each oyster into a memorable tasting experience.
Flexible Event Service Styles:
Signature Raw Bar – Salvaged by us, crafted by us. An elegant, raised mahogany table with a large inlaid ice bed, signage, and all of the garnishes to make our raw bar really pop.
Roaming Experience – Crowd-integrated, interactive shucking for cocktail hours and lively receptions. We shuck and dress your oysters on the spot for your guests every time.
Hybrid Service – We offer Traditional Raw Bar + Roaming services with 3-5 shuckers for celebrations that demand a little extra zest: weddings, conventions, community events, or large holiday parties.
Table-side – For smaller, slower-paced gatherings and private dinners, we’ll build oysters into your aperitif experience and deliver shucked oysters right to your table.
Full-Circle, Full-Service Logistics: We communicate directly with event planners and coordinators to schedule arrival, prep, and service details. We handle transportation from Portland, oyster sourcing, setup & breakdown, staffing, tools, ice, garnishes, dressings, service ware, and 100% compostable waste streams at events.
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We’ve carefully selected local partners to bring you the finest Maine-sourced, Maine-shucked experience. When we bring oysters at your event, we are proudly representing our producers, honoring the time and labor that go into growing the quality ingredients we serve to you.
We are excited to introduce our parters this season and for the foreseeable future:
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters - Portland, ME
Captain Mowatt’s Hot Sauce - Portland, ME
Onggi - Portland, ME
Browne Trading Company - Portland, ME
That’s a lot of local.
Your Questions in One Place
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We manage events of all scales and themes. Whether you want us on our feet in the crowd, shucking for guests as they order them, serving table-side, or carrying conversations behind an elegant raw bar display on the patio — we can truly do it all.
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We don’t offer fixed prices for our raw bar offerings because we will consider a number of factors when determining price:
Oyster quantities
Number of shuckers required
Length of service, including prep and breakdown
Roundtrip travel from Portland
Event scale and service style
Desired accompaniments
Once you’ve submitted a booking form, we’ll reach out to schedule a consultation. We're happy to answer questions, clarify any details, and ensure you a truly incredible experience with Saltsmith. iption
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You can reach us anytime by submitting via our booking form, emailing info@saltsmithoyster.com, or calling us at (207) 835-1065 and leaving a message. We’ll respond promptly — within one business day. Two at most.
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This is our first season in operation, so we are keen on building a positive reputation and loyal customer base. We want our name to speak for itself, and your reviews are really helpful to us for growing our brand.
The Saltsmith Promise: We will bring an elevated, interactive raw bar experience directly to your event, wherever it's most convenient for you. With fresh coastal offerings, professional service, and seamless coordination alongside your existing vendors, we create memorable moments that leave a lasting impression on your guests.
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We’re not a full-service caterer and we don’t professionally entertain, but we can confidently meet you somewhere in the middle.
With a charming presence and a deep knowledge of our oysters and pairings.
Forge Your Next Coastal Celebration With Saltsmith
Take a look at our Offerings, Then fill out the form below. we will be in touch within 48 hours of your submission. We can’t wait to work with you!
Please note: We ask that you give us minimum 7 days notice of your event so that we can confirm our availability and make plans with our dealers to supply your oysters.
