Wholesale Live Louisiana Crawfish, Blue Crabs & Commercial Boiling Rigs. Commercial seafood distribution serving restaurants, food service operators, and grocers.
Field-WashedNo Grass / Mud
30-35 lbCommercial Sacks
Farm DirectLouisiana Ponds
Boil GearBurners & Rigs
Same DayDock Handover
About Shells & Tails Crawfish Co.
Shells & Tails Crawfish Co. is a specialized wholesale distributor of live Louisiana crawfish, live blue crabs, and commercial boil equipment located at 14625 Minetta Street, Building C in southwest Houston, Texas. Positioned as a direct pipeline between south Louisiana crawfish farmers and Greater Houston’s vibrant seafood dining scene, the company distributes thousands of pounds of live crustaceans weekly.
All crawfish distributed by Shells & Tails are field-washed and machine-graded into Field Run and Select sizes before bagging in breathable 30 to 35-pound commercial sacks. This cleaning process eliminates dead grass, mud, and pond debris, saving restaurant kitchens labor hours during the prep wash cycle.
In addition to live crustaceans, Shells & Tails supplies commercial high-output jet burners, stainless steel boiling pots, bulk Cajun spices, and complete mobile catering rigs. They operate early morning dock pickup and refrigerated route delivery throughout the crawfish season.
Crawfish Boiling Houses, Cajun Restaurants, Sports Bars, Community Festivals, Caterers
Facility Operating & Receiving Hours
Monday
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Thursday
07:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Friday
07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Saturday
06:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Sunday
07:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical sack weight for live crawfish?
Commercial mesh sacks range between 30 and 35 pounds each. We weigh all sacks precisely across certified digital commercial scales upon dock pickup or dispatch.
How does field washing benefit commercial kitchens?
Unwashed crawfish carry several pounds of ditch grass, mud, and debris per sack. Our mechanical field washing removes excess particulate, significantly saving kitchen labor.
When is live crawfish season active at Shells & Tails?
Crawfish season generally runs from January through July, peaking in volume and quality between March and May. We monitor bayou water temperatures and farm yields daily.
Can restaurants reserve weekly recurring sack allocations?
Yes. We offer standing order allocations for commercial boil restaurants, guaranteeing fixed weekly sack counts even during peak festival weekends.
Do you sell boiling equipment to businesses?
Yes. We stock commercial-grade jet burners, 100-quart aluminum and stainless steel stockpots, strainers, and stirring paddles for restaurants and catering rigs.
How do commercial accounts arrange order pickup or delivery?
Place orders by phone at +1 (832) 980-5445 or email [email protected]. Early morning dock pickups at 14625 Minetta St Bldg C are welcomed.
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