North Shore Catering from Woodman’s
North Shore catering is easy when you invite Woodman’s of Essex to your party, wedding, or other special event. Our clambake experts come right to your venue, where they cook up an entire traditional New England clambake right on site – just like Chubby used to make. Picture your guests snacking on bowls of our award-winning clam chowder, then digging into delicious steamed clams and mussels with hot drawn butter, fresh lobsters, grilled meats, sugar sweet corn on the cob, and the most amazing summertime desserts. Now imagine all of that cooked from scratch in just over an hour, at any of the following North Shore event venues, or right in your own backyard. Woodman’s makes hosting a special event easy and stress-free, with North Shore catering that comes to you with all of the authentic flavors of Woodman’s. Call us at 1-978-768-2559, or read through our catering Frequently Asked Questions to start planning your next New England clambake at any North Shore event venue, at you own home, or at you place of work. Let us do the work for you!
North of Boston
Massachusetts clambakes and BBQs at North of Boston sites are a breeze with Woodman’s Catering. View our list of suggested North of Boston restaurants, picnic sites, beaches and marinas that can host your event.
Woodman’s Top Deck (Essex)
978-768-2559
www.woodmans.com
Rustic setting located upstairs and behind Woodman’s restaurant. Completely enclosed with screened windows. Great views of Essex salt marshes and summer sunsets. Not handicapped accessible. Accommodates 75 people. Limited availability Father’s Day through Labor Day
The Lobster Trap Pub (Essex)
978-768-2559
www.woodmans.com
Cozy pub located in the heart of Essex. Partition separates a “game room” (including dart boards, ping-pong table, darts, foosball, air hockey and cribbage) and a “party room” with a stage and dance floor. Tables and chairs included. Accommodates 100 people.
Camp Naumkeag (Salem)
978-744-0180
Originally created as a home for The Girl Scouts, Camp Naumkeag is located on the Salem waterfront with beach access. Parking and bathrooms are available. Accommodates 150 people.
Centennial Grove (Essex)
978-768-6531
Lakeside picnic area with swimming, docks, sandy beach and two baseball fields. Pavilion accommodates 80. Outside rentals of tables and chairs allowed. Available Mon. through Fri. after 1:00, anytime on Sat. & Sun. Contact: Essex Board of Selectmen
Community House of Hamilton
978-468-4818
www.communityhouse.org
Located 3 miles off of Route 128, thirty minutes north of Boston, and 15 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, we are the ideal setting for formal and informal functions. Our building is open year round and is fully air conditioned and handicap accessible. There are 3 parking lots and it is across the street from a full playground and ball fields. Accommodates up to 160 with tables and chairs included.
Connor’s Farm (Danvers)
978-777-1245
connorsfarm.com
Connor’s Farm is the perfect spot for your next company outing or employee appreciation day. Our facility can accommodate groups as large as 400 people. We offer corporate fun farm activities, team building activities and pick your own fruits in season.
Gould Barn (Topsfield)
978-219-4940
www.topfieldhistory.org/gould_barn
Cozy historical barn with modernized kitchen and restrooms. Tables and chairs included. Rentals managed by the Topsfield Historical Society. Accommodates 100.
Hammond Castle (Gloucester)
978-283-2080
Hammond Castle Museum offers a secluded off-site setting for private group functions, large or small. Your event can be configured to match most of your organization’s needs, from day long internal company gatherings to customized entertaining with your clients.
Harbor Room (Gloucester)
617-233-5593
www.theharborroom.com
The Harbor Room is a wonderful 1200 sq. foot turn of the century hall that opens out onto a large deck over the harbor waters to provide a panoramic view of the inner harbor.
House of 7 Gables (Salem)
978-744-0991
www.7gables.org
Beautiful seaside lawn, surrounded by gorgeous revival gardens and historical homes. The Lawn accommodates 200 seated. The Plumsock Room, a modern, indoor room, accommodates 100 and the Hooper-Hathaway House, a charming, rustic colonial, accommodates 30.
Joppa Flats (Newburyport)
978-462-9998
www.massaudobon.org
The Juliet Kellogg French room is a large, sunny hall that can be divided into two smaller rooms. Also available is a small meeting room and second-floor bird blind with an adjoining outdoor deck. The yard behind the building, with its sweeping vista of the salt marsh and river, can accommodate outdoor events as well. Accommodates up to 70 people. No alcohol beverages are permitted.
Shalin Liu Performance Center (Rockport)
978-546-7391 ex. 111
www.rockportmusic.org
The Concert Hall is a true chamber music facility that is ideal for small chamber ensembles. In addition to the Concert Hall, the Reception Hall is a beautiful event space with dramatic ocean views available to the community and private individuals for special events including conferences, wedding receptions, and dinners.
Stage Fort Park (Gloucester)
978-281-9790
Public Park with small sandy beach located on the Atlantic Ocean. Athletic fields. Available Memorial Day through October. Parking fee.
The Carriage House at Lynch Park (Beverly)
978-921-6067
www.bevrec.com/lynchpark
Beautiful 16 acre Oceanfront Park, including two beaches and a formal rose garden, is a spectacular setting for weddings and pictures. In the summer months, enjoy the Sunday evening concerts, special events, kayak center, ample parking, food concession area and restrooms. Park hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Topsfield Fairgrounds (Topsfield)
978-887-5000
Home of the Topsfield Fair. Trade building is 15,300 sq feet of space to accommodate 300-400 people. Arena is 27,000 square feet and accommodates 750 people.
The North Side at True North Ale Company
The North Side at True North Ale Company is the perfect venue for corporate and social events, holiday parties, fundraisers, and more! The 2,000 square foot room can accommodate 120 seated guests or up to 200 guests at a standing-room-only event.
Tuck’s Point (Manchester-by-the-Sea)
978-526-2019
www.manchester.ma.us
Comfortable pavilion overlooking beautiful Manchester-by-the-Sea harbor. Gazebo available for wedding ceremonies. Contact Manchester Parks and Recreation Dept.
Winter Island Park (Salem)
978-744-0180
www.salemweb.com/winterisland
Marine recreational park. 20-acre island connected by road to mainland. 53 available campsites, historic walking tours, sandy beaches, and bathhouses with hot showers, windsurfing, scuba diving and pier fishing.
Yankee Clipper Inn (Rockport)
978-546-0001
www.yankeeclipperinn.com
The Yankee Clipper Inn of Rockport, MA provides the perfect setting and location for small weddings and other memorable functions. It is also great for small meetings and retreats with its ocean front dining room and large outdoor lawn.
