Interested in digging for clams? Fridays and weekends, from mid-April through early October, we take small groups on clamming experiences, tailored to your time and interest. From clamming 101, to private shucking and tasting events, we can offer an educational 360 clamming experience that immerses you in the beauty and the true flavors of the North Fork. Join us at low-tide and unhinge with us!
Email us at hello@clamityjanes.com with any questions and get started creating your custom experience.
Clamming is a sensory experience that connects you with the beauty of the North Fork in a deeply immersive way. The Janes are excited to share this experience with you.
We take groups of 2-8 people on private tours in public, licensed shellfish harvesting zones between Orient and Cutchogue. The time of day will change per the tide table, as we clam at the hours surrounding low tide. Thus, each tour will be customized per group, based on the tide times. (Yes, children are allowed as long as they are with their legal guardians and are comfortable in the water, and are mature enough to follow instructions. Rakes are sharp!)
We will provide the equipment: clam rakes, basket, collection bags, and cooler to store the clams.
The clams we forage are wild. They live in shallow bay water, just under the sandy bottoms. We will provide basic raking instructions and safe handling practices for both the equipment and shellfish, and take you into the bay to clam. Clamming takes patience, and often it takes a while to find a sweet spot with clams, but patience pays off. (Clamming is more like fishing, not guaranteed you’ll catch anything)
The party will need to feel comfortable getting waist-deep in bay water, and expect to get wet up to at least your elbows. Depending on your adventure level, we can take the party to locations that are more or less accessible. There will be some walking involved.
Attire: closed-toe water shoes that stay on your feet when walking in the bay, swimsuit or swim shorts/swim shirt, hats, sunscreen.
You should expect to spend approximately 1.5-2.0 hours total. See below for an idea of the baseline experiences offered. Reach out and we can customize an experience for your group.
CLAMMING 101:
Get your feet wet, learn the basics of clamming, easy in and out in a popular clamming location. $75/pp
CLAMMING ADVENTURER:
Hike in location, learn basics of clamming in one of our ‘secret spots’ $100/pp
CLAMMING ALL IN:
Hike in location, learn basics of clamming, learn basics of shucking with a take home clam knife, and enjoy clams raw with glass of local wine $150/pp
PRIVATE TASTINGS:
Secret Spot: A Private Tasting Experience
Nestled in a private, cozy nook, you’ll find the Clamity Janes’ secret spot. Here, the Janes offer you a luxe, educational presentation in which you’ll learn how to shuck littleneck clams. We’ll pair them with condiments that enhance their briny goodness. Choose your own tasting adventure below, sample delicious bites and sip complementary wines that partner perfectly with the brine. This private experience is available for small groups of only 2 - 4 attendees at a time (please inquire if you have a larger group) Experiences must be booked in advance, are private and are approximately 1 hour. (BYOB is also permitted.) 2 person minimum.
Available throughout the year. In summer, we recommend adding on a clamming adventure for a full bay-to-tasting table immersion.
Clam Jam with the Clamity Janes
Learn to shuck raw clams and enjoy them naked with lemon and our signature Shotgun Sauce with two complementary wine pairings. An additional prepared bite featuring clams is offered seasonally (may include Hard Clam Chowder, Stone Cold Clam Dip, Empanada with Clam, or Littleneck Conservas)
$125.00 per ticket
Clam & Oyster Tasting Duo
Compare and contrast two of the North Fork’s favorite bivalves. (We won’t make you chose a favorite) Learn to shuck raw clams and enjoy them naked with lemon and our signature Shotgun Sauce with two complementary wine pairings. You’ll also enjoy freshly shucked raw oysters from a local oyster farmer along with lemon and a traditional mignonette. Enjoy the brine and complementary wine while savoring a true taste of the North Fork.
$160.00 per ticket
The Gilded Clam
Take your tasting up a notch by adding caviar to your tasting experience. You’ll learn to shuck raw clams and enjoy them naked with lemon and our signature Shotgun Sauce with a complementary wine pairing. Enjoy fresh shucked local oysters with lemon and a traditional mignonette. Top it all off with caviar, served with our famous North Fork Clam Dip, potato chips and a local sparkling wine.
$250.00 per ticket
To book a clamming or private experience, email: hello@clamityjanes.com