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Pickup or on-site steaming

Crab Feasts in Baltimore

Maryland crabs for churches, fundraisers, company events, private parties and more. Tell us about your event and we'll call you with a quote.

Crab pricing: Call for a quote. Quotes depend on crab size, event date and quantity.

Steamed Maryland blue crabs and corn on a bushel lid at Cravin' Crabs, BaltimorePickup & on-site steaming
Events we serve

Every kind of crab feast

We serve all events. Whether you're feeding a congregation, raising money or thanking your team, we'll help you plan the crabs.

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Churches

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Fundraisers

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Company events

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Private parties

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And others

Service types

Pick it up, or we steam on site

Pickup

Crab feast pickup

From 3 bushels

Crab feast pricing starts at 3 bushels. Pick up your crab feast order at our carryout on Annapolis Rd.

  • ✓Crab feast pricing from 3 bushels
  • ✓Smaller orders welcome with no minimum, at regular menu pricing
  • ✓Add steamed corn, mallets, knives and crab paper (prices below)
On-site steaming

We steam at your event

25-bushel minimum

For larger events, we bring the steaming to you. On-site steaming requires a minimum purchase of 25 bushels. On-site service comes with:

  • ✓A refrigerated truck
  • ✓A steam trailer ($249 steam trailer charge)
  • ✓An employee

Crab pricing: Call for a quote

Quotes depend on crab size, event date and quantity. Sizes include #1 Medium Males (5½–6") and #1 Large Males (6–6½").

What we can supply

Crabs, corn and the extras

We supply the crabs plus steamed corn, crab mallets, plastic crab knives, crab paper and, for on-site events, the steam trailer. Add-ons are priced separately from the crabs.

Add-on prices

Steamed cornper dozen$20
Crab malletseach$1.25
Plastic crab kniveseach$0.50
Crab paperlarge roll$30
On-site steam trailer$249
DeliveryVaries

Crabs: call for a quote. On-site steaming requires a 25-bushel minimum.

Crab feast table set with steamed crabs, corn, wooden crab mallets, plastic crab knives and crab paper
You provide

Your part of the feast

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • The event location

Tip: we recommend our steamed corn, 2 per person. It's an economical way to fill up your guests.

Planning your crab feast

How much, and when?

8–10

People per bushel

The usual rule of thumb is 8 to 10 people per bushel, depending on what other food you're serving.

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Steamed corn per person

We recommend our steamed corn, 2 per person, to go with your crab feast.

Late Sept

To mid October

The best crabs and best prices for crab feasts are generally from late September into mid October.

Early

Book ahead

Give us as much notice as possible to secure your date. If your date is flexible, that helps too.

Quick bushel guide

A planning guide only, not a quote. We'll confirm amounts with you on the phone.

50 guests
about 5–7 bushels, 9 dozen corn
100 guests
about 10–13 bushels, 17 dozen corn
200 guests
about 20–25 bushels, 34 dozen corn
How booking works

Three simple steps

1

Call or send a request

Call 410-636-2722 or send the quote request form below with your date, guest count and location.

2

We call you back

We'll talk through crab sizes, quantity and add-ons, and give you a quote for your date.

3

Confirmation call

Your crab feast is booked once we confirm it with you on a confirmation call.

Areas served

Baltimore and surrounding areas

We cater crab feasts across Baltimore and the surrounding areas. Delivery pricing varies with location, so ask us when you call.

Pickup: 4609 Annapolis Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227

From our feasts

Crab feast photos

Real crab feasts from Cravin' Crabs. Follow us for more photos.

Steamed Maryland blue crabs and corn on a bushel lid at Cravin' Crabs Baltimore
Bushel of seasoned steamed Maryland blue crabs for a crab feast
Crab feast with steamed crabs, corn, crab mallets and knives on crab paper
Live Maryland male blue crabs before steaming at Cravin' Crabs
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Quote requests

Request a crab feast quote

Tell us about your event and we'll call you back with a quote. Submitting this form does not reserve a date or confirm a booking.

Prefer to call?

410-636-2722

Talk to us directly about your date, crab sizes and quantity.

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  • Crab pricing: call for a quote
  • On-site steaming: 25-bushel minimum
  • Pickup crab feast pricing from 3 bushels
  • The earlier you reach out, the better your chance of securing your date
Crab feast FAQ

Good to know

Crab pricing depends on crab size, your event date and quantity, so please call 410-636-2722 for a quote.

On-site steaming requires a minimum purchase of 25 bushels. For pickup, crab feast pricing starts at 3 bushels. Smaller orders can be placed with no minimum at regular menu pricing.

The normal rule of thumb is 8 to 10 people per bushel, depending on your other food. We also recommend our steamed corn, 2 per person.

On-site service comes with a refrigerated truck, a steam trailer and an employee. The steam trailer charge is $249. You provide the tables, chairs and event location.

The best crabs and best prices for crab feasts are generally from late September into mid October.

As far ahead as possible, to secure your date. Your feast is booked once we confirm it with you on a confirmation call.