NYC Oyster & Raw Bar Catering
NYC's Premier Raw Bar. At Your Event.
From corporate events and weddings to private celebrations, Crave brings 18 years of oyster expertise and more than a decade of off-premise catering experience anywhere you’re gathering.
Trusted By Leading Companies
For years, this experience has been trusted by corporate clients, event planners, and loyal guests throughout New York.
What clients say
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Events & Partnerships
Built Around Your Event.
Our Story
We've Been Doing This For Years.
For more than a decade, Crave Fishbar has quietly catered beyond our restaurants for corporate clients, event partners, and loyal guests.
What grew through referrals, repeat business, and word of mouth is now a dedicated division of the Crave brand, bringing 18 years of restaurant hospitality and oyster expertise to events throughout New York and the tri-state area.
Why A Raw Bar?
More Than A Food Station.
A live raw bar creates a gathering place. Guests stop. Conversations start. Oysters are shucked to order. Champagne gets poured.
Whether welcoming clients, celebrating a wedding, or entertaining at home, a beautifully presented raw bar adds something to an event that another tray of passed hors d’oeuvres simply can’t.
See Your Event Above? Let's Make It Happen.
Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll help you build the right experience around it.
Events & Partnerships
For event professionals
For caterers, planners, venues and hospitality partners, Crave Raw Bar Catering can integrate seamlessly into an existing event or provide the entire raw bar experience. We can work visibly as Crave or white label the entire experience.
Signature Experiences
A Starting Point. Every Event Can Be Customized.
The Crave Standard
Experience You Can Taste.
Our oyster program starts long before an oyster reaches the raw bar. We source by season and quality and apply the standards we’ve developed over 18 years of serving oysters in New York.
Oyster Expertise
Home to NYC’s first Oyster Sommelier and a team of experienced professional shuckers.
From The Farm
Relationships with oyster farmers around the country give us access to exceptional seasonal oysters and the stories behind them.
Restaurant Hospitality
Service standards shaped by 18 years of operating Crave Fishbar in New York City.
Thoughtfully Sourced
Responsible sourcing, greener serviceware, no unnecessary single-use plastics, and our longstanding work with Billion Oyster Project.
See The Experience.
Responsible Hospitality
Expertise With Purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What To Know Before You Book
What is Crave Raw Bar Catering?
Crave Raw Bar Catering is the off-premise catering division of Crave Fishbar, bringing 18 years of New York City restaurant and oyster expertise—and more than a decade of off-premise catering experience—to corporate events, weddings and private celebrations throughout New York City and the tri-state area.
What is included with Crave Raw Bar Catering?
Our experiences can include professional shuckers, seasonal oysters, house-made accompaniments, raw-bar displays, a signature six foot boat, service equipment, setup and breakdown. Caviar, sushi, premium shellfish, roving shuckers, ice sculptures, and custom installations can also be added depending on your event. We’ll build the experience around your guest count, venue and service style.
What is a roving oyster shucker?
Instead of guests coming to the raw bar, the raw bar comes to them. Our expert shuckers circulate throughout your event, shucking oysters to order, adding our house-made sauces and serving them directly to guests. Caviar can be added for an elevated bite.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend reaching out as early as possible, particularly for larger events, weddings and high-demand periods like corporate holiday season. We can often accommodate events on shorter notice depending on availability.
Is there a minimum guest count?
Our raw bar experiences work for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate and wedding events. Contact us with your guest count and we’ll recommend the best format for your event.
How many oysters should I plan for per guest?
It depends on your event, guest count and how the raw bar fits into the overall menu. Our team will recommend quantities based on the length of your event, the other food being served and the experience you choose.
What’s the difference between your Signature Experiences?
The Atlantic Suite is a classic East Coast oyster spread. The Sommelier’s Choice features three curated seasonal varieties selected through our Oyster Sommelier program. The Crave Reserve is our most customizable experience, combining oysters, caviar, sushi and premium shellfish. Every package can be tailored further.
Can you work with our existing caterer, event planner or venue?
Absolutely. We regularly complement existing food and beverage programs and can coordinate directly with your caterer, planner or venue to make the raw bar feel like a seamless part of the event. For industry partners, we can also provide the experience without Crave branding when white-label service is preferred.
Do you cater events outside of New York City?
We regularly cater throughout the tri-state area, including Long Island, Westchester, and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. Reach out with your location and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you need power, water or indoor space to set up?
Our standard raw bar setup needs only a stable surface and doesn’t require power or water hookups, making it a fit for rooftops, backyards and indoor venues alike. Custom installations may have additional requirements we’ll walk you through.
What do you do with the discarded oyster shells?
We partner with the Billion Oyster Project, which builds oyster reefs using shells collected from 73 New York City restaurants and caterers that would otherwise be discarded. Every shell drives restoration.
Let's Create Something Memorable Together.
Tell us a little about your event. Our team will reach out to learn what
you’re planning and begin building an experience around it.
