Shucks, we’ve always loved to party. Hog Island Traveling Oyster Bars have been bringing our oysters to weddings, wineries, birthdays, and celebrations of all nature around the Bay Area — and beyond — since the very beginning. We arrive with a custom-made portable oyster bar, a professional Hog Island shucker, ice, oysters, house-made Hog Wash mignonette, and all the accouterments for you and your guests to enjoy the best oyster experience possible.
Add-On
BBQ Station
Starting at $400
Added to the price of your raw bar. Includes a portable grill and Hog Island Chipotle Bourbon Butter for BBQ-ing oysters.
Dress Style
Informal or formal dress is available for your event, ranging from informal Hog Island classic tees to more formal button-down shirts. Let us know which style best fits your occasion.
Planning Your Event
Site Requirements
We will happily set up our shucking stations indoors or outdoors, according to your plans. We request that you provide these basic site needs:
- Level ground, indoors or out
- Shade tent or shaded area if the event is outdoors, so oysters stay out of direct sunlight
- Four feet of clearance in front of and behind the shucking station
- Proper lighting
- Tables: shucking stations need a minimum of 6′ L x 30″ W, unless previously discussed — we’re happy to use tables you provide or bring our own
Additional Info
Booking Details & Policies
- A service charge of 18% will be added to all invoices (not a gratuity)
- Sales tax billed by event location
- A credit card or $500 check deposit is required to secure your event reservation
- Bay Area travel is free within 40 miles of zip code 94940
- Site inspections are not required; if requested, a $200 flat fee applies
- Cancellations are allowed up to 7 days before the event
- Arrival is approximately 1.5 hours before service begins to allow time for setup; a charge of $50 per shucker, per hour (or fraction thereof) applies for earlier arrivals
- Service lasts approximately three hours; additional hours are charged at $50 per hour
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking a Traveling Oyster Bar
What is a Hog Island Traveling Oyster Bar?
A Traveling Oyster Bar is a portable oyster bar catering service. Hog Island arrives with a custom-made portable oyster bar, a professional shucker, ice, oysters, house-made Hog Wash mignonette, and all the accouterments for you and your guests to enjoy the best oyster experience possible, on-site at your event.
How much does a Traveling Oyster Bar cost?
Raw oyster bars are priced by count: a 180-count bar with one station and one shucker starts at $1,815, a 600-count bar with one station and one shucker is $2,550, and a 1,020-count bar with one station and two shuckers is $3,715. Additional or fewer oysters are priced at $1.75 per Pacific oyster, with specialty oysters at market rate. An additional shucking station with shucker is $400; each shucker is limited to 600 oysters.
Is a BBQ oyster station available?
Yes. A BBQ station starts at an additional $400 added to the price of your raw bar, and includes a portable grill and Hog Island Chipotle Bourbon Butter for BBQ-ing oysters.
Does Hog Island provide full catering, or only oysters?
Hog Island Traveling Oyster Bars serve raw and BBQ oysters only and are not equipped to provide full food service. Hog Island is happy to work alongside other caterers at your event.
What is the service area for Traveling Oyster Bars?
Bay Area travel is free within 40 miles of zip code 94940. Hog Island Traveling Oyster Bars also travel beyond the Bay Area; contact the team for details on your event location.
What are the site requirements for a Traveling Oyster Bar?
Sites need level ground, indoors or outdoors; a shade tent or shaded area for outdoor events; four feet of clearance in front of and behind the shucking station; proper lighting; and tables measuring at least 6 feet long by 30 inches wide, unless previously discussed. Hog Island can use tables you provide or bring its own.
How far in advance do I need to book, and what is the cancellation policy?
A credit card or $500 check deposit is required to secure your event reservation. Cancellations are allowed up to 7 days before the event. Contact the Traveling Oyster Bar team as early as possible to check availability for your date.
How long does Traveling Oyster Bar service last?
Service lasts approximately three hours. Staff typically arrive about 1.5 hours before service begins to allow time for setup; earlier arrivals are charged $50 per shucker, per hour, or a fraction thereof. Additional hours beyond the standard service window are charged at $50 per hour.
How do I book a Hog Island Traveling Oyster Bar?
Contact John Wolohan, Traveling Oyster Bar Manager, at 415.309.7227 or TOB@hogislandoysters.com to check availability and start planning your event.
