Business Buzz
By Rich Baehrle
“Did someone say Outer Banks Boil Company? Yes please!”
That’s one of the recent reviews for the Outer Banks Boil Company, a national chain that recently came to 1309 West Ave., Ocean City.
After researching several towns along the Jersey Shore, owners Pat and Lisa Trever say they found the perfect spot in Ocean City. Now in its second season, the owners say the business has been a huge success, far exceeding their expectations.
According to the company website, the idea is to replicate a family beach tradition of steaming up a huge seafood feast in a pot then dumping it on a covered table and sharing it with friends and family.
The local owners say it has been a tremendous hit with families and groups, not only in Ocean City, but from surrounding towns, offering an alternative to the traditional restaurant experience. The Trevers say people travel from as far away as Cape May and Point Pleasant to get their Pots to Go.
They said they did especially well during Night in Venice, when the business volume was off the charts.
The positive reviews that continue to pour in, sometimes multiple times a day, are exactly what owners Pat and Lisa Traver were hoping for.
When they envisioned bringing this company to the Jersey Shore, they knew their business model of family-friendly food and fun, and making new traditions was a good fit for Ocean City. It aligned perfectly with what so many people look for at the beach.
These qualities are what got them hooked on the Outer Banks Boil Company and they are thrilled to be able to share such a fun experience with local families and friends.
They said Ocean City is also an ideal town because of the consistent turnover of new people on vacation every week.
Customers have the option to pick up a “Pot to Go” and cook it at their homes, or they can line up one of the company’s “Boilers” to come to the location of the customers’ choice and cater a Signature Seafood Boil for their group.
Each boil includes jumbo shrimp, authentic andouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob, clams, mussels, crabs, lobster and other in season seafood.
Many customers have come back several times commenting on how fun the experience was and how delicious the food was.
If you have not tried the Outer Banks Boil Company yet, put it on your must-do list. You’ll not only have a full belly, but you will make great memories.
Call 609-905-BOIL (2645) or pre-order online www.outerbanksboilcompany.com
Coming up soon, my column will feature two new businesses that are coming to 10th and Asbury, Ocean City: the Fruit Freezz Factory and Burger Boyz. These two brand new businesses are going to be a great compliment to the Avenue.
Remember to support your local small businesses. Stop shop play and stay at the Jersey Shore.
Rich Baehrle, of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach, can be reached at 609-266-6680
or 609-641-0011. Email richardbaehrle@gmail.com or see
www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com
