The Pacific Seafood Group
Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many pounds of crab will I need?
A. Figure at least 2 pounds per person of whole gross weight. This equals 1 pound per person after it has been cleaned and cracked. Order more if you expect people to eat more than their share or if they are serving themselves.

Q. What should I do with left over crab?
A. You can always bag them up and sell them at the end of the feed or raffle them off as raffle prizes, so that you are not stuck with the remaining crab.

Q. What is green crab?
A. Green crab is crab that is weighed before it has been cooked. Make sure that you are comparing apples with apples when pricing. Some purveyors quote on green crab which will be less because you are paying for the weight before it is cooked. You lose approximately 15%, so you will be paying for product that you don't really receive. If it sounds to good to be true it probably is.

Q. How much cocktail sauce do I need?
A. Approximately one gallon (128 oz) per 64 people. This is based on 2 ounces per person average.

Q. What is the last time at which I can place my order?
A. One week (a few rare exceptions are available ask you sales consultant).

Q. Can I get a Saturday delivery?
A. Yes, for orders over 1,000 pounds. Otherwise, on regularly scheduled delivery days. You may also "will call" (pick up) your product during regular business hours.

Q. What is an average price for a crab feed ticket?
A. $20.00-$25.00

Q. When ordering crab how come I pay for 2 pounds then receive only 1 pound?
A. You pay for the whole crab which weighs 2 pounds (approximately). Then after we clean and crack it, and discard the waste, you are left with 1 pound of finished crab ready to eat.

Q. What is the best way to sell tickets?
A. Advertise, word of mouth, flyers, use the people in your organization to sell tickets.

Q. How do I advertise?
A. Flyers, newspaper, word of mouth.

Q. Do I pay for my crabs when I receive them?
A. Yes, however there are some exceptions.

Q. Is there a better day or time to have a crab feed?
A. Generally, evenings for dinner are best. Friday or Saturday nights.

Q. What type of raffle prizes draw most interest?
A. Anything from cars to vacations, golf equipment, lobsters, etc.

Q. How many people does it take to run a crab feed?
A. Depends on how many people you have planning to attend

Q. How do the crabs come packed? Will the boxes leak?
A. The crab comes packed in shipper boxes lined with plastic. Crabs are covered with ice. The plastic lining keeps the boxes from leaking.

Q. If I have extra crab left over what should I charge for them?
A. You should charge at least what you paid for them if not a little more.

Q. What is better.. serving the people buffet style or allowing the people to serve themselves?
A. If you are serving the people, you maintain control over portions. If they serve themselves it turns into an all you can eat.

Q. If you want to sell alcohol, where do I apply for a license and what will it cost?
A. It varies by area. Check with your local City Hall.

Q. Do you have a list of halls that I could call for me feed?
A. We are in the process of getting a list together.

Q. What other types of foods should I serve?
A. Some suggestions might be salads, pasta, prawns. clams, clam chowder, fruit plates, veggie plates, etc.

Q. When is the latest I can add to my crab order if I know more people are attending than originally anticipated?
A. Monday morning (if feed is on Friday) generally 5 days before. Contact your sale consultant for emergencies.

Q. Which would generate more revenue a crab feed or a Cioppino feed?
A. Both are just as good for creating revenues.

Q. What about cooking preparations?
A. Normally the dungeness crab is chilled ready to serve, right out of the box. Very easy - preparation is kept to a minimum.

Q. What does the cleaned and cracked crab look like?
A. Usually they come 1/2 bodies, legs attached, cracked ready to go.