WHEN: Tuesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 8, 2025*
WHERE: Portland, Maine
Join the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) for a unique opportunity to experience the rich tradition, sustainability, and culinary artistry behind Maine Lobster.
Adding Maine Lobster to your menu has been shown to drive up to 17% more revenue. This trip is designed to inspire new ideas, elevate your menu, and help you create a lasting impact on your dining program or seafood department.
What Awaits You?
- Experience the Thrill of the Catch: Step aboard a lobster boat to participate in the time-honored, sustainable harvesting process that has defined Maine’s coastlines for over 150 years.
- Explore Maine’s Finest Cuisine: Hands-on culinary demos, chef-led tastings, and innovative menu inspiration will show you how Maine Lobster can transform offerings.
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Visit state-of-the-art processing facilities to see how Maine Lobster reaches your table at the peak of quality and flavor.
- Unmatched Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, experts, and industry leaders who share your passion for fine ingredients.
Who Attends?
This exclusive, hands-on program is designed for culinary professionals, restaurant/hospitality/retail buyers, seafood purveyors, and industry leaders who value premium ingredients, are looking to gain hands-on knowledge of products, and want to meet with their producers and purveyors.
What’s Covered by MLMC?
- Transportation: To/from Portland, Maine, and to all planned activities
- Accommodations: Up to 2 nights at a hotel in downtown Portland
- Events: Hosted meals, tastings, and demos, plus all tours
- Meal Stipend: Enjoy flexibility for personal dining outside the program
Your RSVP is Needed by Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Spaces are highly limited for this exclusive event—secure your place today to join this unforgettable experience!
Your RSVP is Needed by Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Spaces are highly limited for this exclusive event—secure your place today to join this unforgettable experience!
RSVP Here
*Tuesday, Oct. 7 will focus on tours of processing facilities (timing adjusted to accommodate travel schedules). Wednesday, Oct. 8 will feature a lobster boat tour and a chef-led dinner.