our story
For over 20 years, Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. has been creating and shipping legendary Maine lobster experiences nationwide. Starting with family recipes that go back generations, we’ve continued to grow and expand our product line to include several award-winning meals. And while things have certainly changed over the years, our commitment to delivering a pure Maine experience is as strong as ever. Come see what it means to order from a small team with big values that insists on never hiding the taste of Maine lobster.
Maine to table
Maine is unique. It's the only state that is one syllable, the only state that borders one other state. But the local lobster is what really sets it apart from the rest, and here at Hancock Gourmet Lobster Company, we've taken it a step further. The only state we'd ever want to call home. This is Maine. And yes, here you can hear the clanging of channel markers when the ocean kicks up. And the salt really does stick to your skin long after a chilly ocean dip. And the food? Oh my word, the food.
Each morning, our culinary team rises with the sun to make the day's orders. A pure Maine experience inspired by generations of family recipes, made from scratch without compromise. And each order? Well, it arrives ready for you to heat, eat and enjoy when the time is right, no prep needed from you. All of our products are made in small batches to preserve quality.
An Eco friendly and Sustainable Industry
Lobstermen have been making lobster preservation a priority long before sustainability became a "thing". Laws regulating size limits and harvesting methods, reinforced by a genuine commitment to preserve the habitat for later generations, are important to Maine's lobster industry.
Whenever possible, we use locally-produced ingredients. We purchase our cream, butter, and milk from local dairies and our Maine lobster from local lobstermen and women, all of whom are established family businesses that actively support the preservation of the lobster supply.
In every dish we make, we want this idea, this truth of Maine, to make it to your door (and then your oven, your table, and your taste buds). Everything we do is Maine from Scratch--food that is made by real people, with care and thoughtfulness that seems to have been lost in the hectic lives we all lead. We're committed to offering you a taste of Maine in every bite without compromising on quality.
Our award-winning recipes have earned prestigious awards (12 Golds, New Product of the Year, and Product of the Year from the Specialty Food Association to be exact), and even beat Bobby Flay in a Throwdown, something people around here are still talking about.
But what we're most proud of are the emails, phone calls, and friendships we've made with the customers who know they've found something special in our creative and comforting dishes.