Some people are easy to shop for. Then there are the people who already own everything, don't want another sweater or pairs of socks, and definitely don't need another bottle of wine.
Why not send them stone crab? A box of Florida stone crab claws is part gift, part dinner, and part excuse to get cracking. And because Captain Stone Crab ships to all 50 states and Canada, you don't have to live anywhere near a Florida dock to send somebody the catch.
Send Stone Crab to the Host Who Doesn't Need More Wine
If somebody invited you over for a big dinner, bringing food they actually want to eat is a pretty solid way to say thanks.
Instead of arriving with the standard bottle, send stone crab claws ahead of the gathering. The host can work them into cocktail hour, save them for another meal, or crack into them after everybody else leaves.
Birthdays, Holidays ,and Big Wins
Stone crab works particularly well when the occasion calls for something better than a generic gift basket. From birthdays and milestone celebrations like anniversaries or promotions and retirements to holiday dinners and thank you gifts to housewarmings and family celebrations, shipping stone crab as a gift is one way to send somebody a piece of Florida when they can’t make the trip themselves.
That's a lot more interesting than another package of snacks with a bow on it.
Pick the Right Size
Don't choose stone crab claws based only on which box looks biggest. Think about the person opening it.
Medium claws give you more individual claws per pound and plenty to crack. Larger grades produce fewer, meatier claws, but… they can make a bigger impression when the recipient opens the box.
Captain currently offers multiple sizes to select, ranging from Medium to Super Colossal claws.
For a serious stone crab fan, claw size may even be part of the fun.
Figure Out How Much to Send While Giving Them a Heads Up
If you're sending dinner rather than just a taste, Captain recommends roughly 1.5 pounds per person.
So before ordering, ask yourself what you're actually gifting: a couple enjoying an anniversary dinner needs a different box than a family of six cracking claws over the holidays.
And though sending stone crab as a gift is a lovely gesture and surprises are fun for the recipient, having a perishable surprise sitting outside the front door all afternoon is not fun.
Let the recipient know they've got a delivery coming and make sure they'll be around to receive it. You can keep what's inside a mystery if you want.
Captain ships with insulated packaging and gel packs, and recommends refrigerating most products upon arrival to preserve freshness.
Don't Cut Delivery Too Close
Captain uses UPS Next Day Air or FedEx Priority Overnight, but carrier timing isn't guaranteed. For a birthday, holiday, or other event that matters, we recommend scheduling delivery at least two days before you need the food.
That's the better way to gift fresh seafood: build in some room and let the claws wait safely refrigerated rather than making everybody watch the tracking page.
Give Them Something They'll Actually Crack Open
The reason stone crab works as a gift isn't complicated. It's good food, it's unexpected, and it's something people tend to share.
The whole idea we have for you is getting Florida stone crab from the docks to doorsteps far beyond the local seafood counter. All you need to do is let us know what name to put on the box and let the catch handle the rest.