ShopLobster
ShopLobster is a family-owned, direct-to-consumer seafood company founded by a 5th-generation Maine lobsterman
ShopLobster is a family-owned, direct-to-consumer seafood company founded by a 5th-generation Maine lobsterman. The company bridges the gap between the Atlantic coast and home kitchens nationwide by providing wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster with guaranteed overnight shipping.
ShopLobster ships fresh Maine seafood directly to households across the country. The product line runs from live lobsters and cold water tails to picked claw and knuckle meat, lobster roll kits, and seafood samplers. Everything is caught in Maine waters and packed for overnight delivery, so the seafood arrives within 24 hours of leaving the ocean.
Industry
Food & Beverage
Where we work
US
Who we serve
Gourmet Home Cook
A hobbyist chef who wants restaurant-caliber ingredients but lives far from a coastline or a specialty fish market.
- No high-end seafood market within a reasonable drive
- Uncertainty about whether perishables can survive overnight shipping safely
- Local specialty grocers charge steep markups on lobster that may have been sitting for days
Corporate Gift Buyer
An executive assistant or office manager responsible for sourcing premium gifts that stand out from the usual wine-and-cheese basket.
- Hard to find a gift that reads as genuinely premium without being generic
- Worry that a perishable delivery will sit on a doorstep and spoil before the recipient gets home
- Needs reliable customer service available if a shipment is delayed or damaged
At a glance
- Origin
- All seafood is sourced from Maine waters
- Delivery window
- Ships within 24 hours of catch
- Live product
- Live Maine lobsters shipped direct to consumer
- Product range
- Live lobsters, cold water tails, claw and knuckle meat, lobster roll kits, seafood samplers
- Sales model
- Direct-to-consumer, nationwide shipping
- Packaging
- Overnight-rated packaging to maintain freshness in transit
What makes us different
Experience the authentic taste of Maine with wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster delivered fresh to your door. We combine 100+ years of fishing expertise with a commitment to community support and guaranteed overnight shipping, ensuring a premium, stress-free dining experience.
Credibility
- Ships live lobsters nationally, a logistically demanding category that requires strict cold-chain handling
- Offers the full range of lobster formats from live to picked meat, covering both experienced cooks and first-time buyers
- Lobster roll kits lower the barrier for home cooks who want an authentic Maine experience without sourcing multiple ingredients separately