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what is a boil?
Jumbo Shrimp, authentic andouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob and sweet Vidalia onions are layered, seasoned (with our own special blend) to perfection and expertly cooked together. Served with our homemade cocktail sauce the Outer Banks Boil Company has been dubbed the "Best Pot on the Beach". We pride ourselves on providing quality, fresh and when available, local ingredients. Our authentic andouille sausage is shipped up from Louisiana. Want to take it up a notch? You can add seafood such as snow crab legs, clams, mussels, scallops, and lobster tails!
3 ways to enjoy the best pot on the beach:
We Steam - catering
We show up an hour before you want to eat, set-up all the equipment and start cooking for your entire group. Sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite beverage while we cook and entertain you and your guests. When cooking is complete, we drop all the yummy goodness onto a table (yours or ours) fully equipped with table cloth, plates, forks, knives, and all the other essential utensils and fix-ins for our Signature Seafood Boil. While you enjoy the meal, we clean up our equipment and share local knowledge. When everyone is finished, we help bag up your leftovers, clean the table and dispose of any trash and even take it all away leaving you with nothing but a full belly and a vacation memory you'll be talking about long after you leave the Outer Banks.
You Steam - TAKEOUT
Our BEST POT TO-GO provides you with the opportunity to experience our acclaimed Coastal Low Country Boil without the full-service catering.
So easy! Just add liquid (water, beer, white wine) and place on your stovetop and let the magic happen. That’s it! Nothing complicated about it, just steam, serve and enjoy “the Best Pot on the Beach”! Oh, and by the way…cleanup’s a breeze!
CALL ahead at your Outer Banks Boil Company location and we can have your pot ready to go when you arrive, or stop in, place your order and we’ll put your pot together while you wait.
For groups 10+, we recommend the “We Steam” catered service.
Special Events
Let Outer Banks Boil Company make your special event one to remember!
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Receptions
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Rehearsal Dinners
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Welcome Parties
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Family Reunions
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Anniversary and Birthday Celebrations
We're always happy to answer any questions you may have about our event services. Make sure to check out your local Outer Banks Boil Company for their unique regional offerings!
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Is the boil gluten free?Heck yea!
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Do you have crawfish or oysters?Our seafood options include shrimp, clams, mussels, alaskan snow crab and scallops.
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Do you have seating available for dine-in?We offer take-out and catered services only.
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Someone in our group has an allergy. Can you accommodate?Please call or relay the allergy information on your order form so we can discuss the best way to prepare your order.
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How many scallops in a LB? Crab? Shrimp?Scallops: 11-15 scallops/lb Shrimp: 21-25/lb Crab 2-3 clusters/lb
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Do you have children's portions?Based on age and appetite, adult portions can be split between children.
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Can we substitute items?For allergy and dietary restrictions, we can work with you to customize the pot to fit your needs.
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How much does one pot feed?Pots are built to order based on per person servings. Depending on what you order, we can put up to 6 orders in one pot.
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Do you need to order ahead of time?No but if you do call ahead,we can have it ready for you when you arrive.
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Do I have to return the pot?No, the pot is yours to keep. It makes a great beer bucket, seashell collecting can etc. Lots of ways to re-use -if not please recycle!
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Can I use a grill to cook the steamer pot?You can, however we do not reccommend this method as it is very hard to regulate the heat.
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Is it OK to cook the pot on an induction stove?Yes, you can.
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How long does it take a steamer pot to cook?Depending on your stove top anywhere from 30-50 minutes.
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Is there a minimum order?Yes, for proper steaming the minimum is 2 persons per pot.
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For catered events where do you cook?We do all of our cooking outside the home for catered events.
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How early should I book a catered event?We have a limited number of events each evening, we encourage folks to book as soon as they have a date in mind to ensure availability.
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Can I make changes to my catering order?Yes, you can make changes up to 48 hours prior to the event.
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Do you require a deposit for catered events?No deposit is required.
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What is your cancellation policy for catered events?We ask that you provide at least 48 hours so that we can offer the spot to someone on our waiting list.
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Do you provide tables and chairs for the events?We provide serving tables for the boil. We can usually recommend a vendor for tables and chairs.
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Booking Times: What does "early" and "late" mean?Early: We'll serve between 5:00pm and 5:30pm Late: We'll serve between 7:00pm and 7:30pm