noun a gathering at which clams and other seafood are cooked and eaten outdoors
A clambake is a traditional method of cooking seafood, typically clams, lobsters, corn, and potatoes, by steaming them over a fire pit or hot stones.
Clambakes are popular outdoor events or parties where guests gather to enjoy a meal cooked in the style of a clambake.
In coastal regions, clambakes are a common tourist attraction, offering visitors a taste of local seafood and traditional cooking methods.
Clambakes showcase the use of fresh seafood and promote local seafood products to consumers.
Clambakes are often associated with traditional celebrations, such as summer gatherings or beach parties.
A chef may use the term 'clambake' to refer to a method of cooking seafood, typically clams, lobsters, and other shellfish, in a pit lined with rocks and seaweed.
An event planner may use 'clambake' to describe a type of outdoor gathering or party where seafood is cooked over an open fire or in a pit, creating a festive and casual atmosphere.
A caterer may offer clambake as a menu option for events or parties, providing a variety of seafood dishes cooked in the traditional clambake style.