About Us

Founded in 2003, the company emphasizes fresh, premium seafood sourced from the Chesapeake Bay region, aligning well with Maryland's renowned crab and seafood heritage. They also offer manufacturing and fulfillment services for value-added products. Note that their website (www.thegreatgourmet.com) is currently under reconstruction as of recent checks, directing visitors to call for orders.

• Location and Operations: Headquartered at 5115 Clark Canning House Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632 (Caroline County, in the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore seafood country). This area is famous for blue crab harvesting, making it a fitting base for a crab-focused business.
• Products: 
  • Core offerings include fresh fish (e.g., flounder, cod), lobster, jumbo shrimp, chopped sea clams, and especially crabmeat (notably jumbo lump blue crab, ideal for Maryland-style crab cakes).
  • Value-added items: Crab cakes, breaded seafood, chowders, soups, and gourmet selections like tempura shrimp or shrimp-lobster blends.
  • Catering to wholesale needs, providing both essential raw seafood and prepared products for easy integration into restaurant menus or retail.
• Business Focus: Primarily wholesale distribution to the food service sector, with an emphasis on quality, affordability, and reliability. They've expanded into manufacturing (e.g., custom crab cake production) and fulfillment (packaging/shipping services). In the past, they've sold products via channels like the Home Shopping Network (HSN).
• History and Ethos: Established in 2003, the company prioritizes customer satisfaction—"You matter!" as stated on their Facebook page. They've received some investor backing (classified as "Other Investors" in business profiles) and are involved in community efforts, including founding a charity website (www.SayNoToAbuse.org) aimed at preventing child abuse globally.