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National Aquarium & Exclusive Partnerships

The SSA Group

Caterer

(303) 322-3031

Several pieces of fried chicken on skewers sit atop small waffle squares, garnished with chopped chives and drizzled with syrup, on a parchment-lined tray—perfect for sharing after a visit to Baltimore’s National Aquarium.
Guests are serving themselves food from a buffet table, using serving utensils and holding plates at what appears to be a wedding or formal event. The elegant setting hints at careful details, perhaps even taking place at the National Aquarium.
A hand reaches for a skewered appetizer from a tray on a table, with an aquarium-themed display and sea turtle image in the background—capturing the elegant details of a Baltimore wedding celebration.
Close-up of assorted bruschetta appetizers topped with cream, vegetables, microgreens, and garnishes—perfect for a Baltimore wedding or an elegant event near the National Aquarium.
Four mini tacos filled with diced vegetables, sauce, and garnished with chopped chives, arranged on a wooden serving tray—perfect for your Baltimore wedding or a special event at the National Aquarium.
A plate with grilled meat, stuffed chicken, macaroni and cheese, asparagus, and vegetable salad sits on a green tablecloth in Baltimore—capturing the delicious details of a wedding feast. A white plastic fork rests invitingly on the plate.

  • The SSA Group leverages more than 50 years of experience managing integrated services for cultural venues, including dining, retail, admissions, catering and digital experiences. The firm works with over 80 museums, aquariums, zoos and similar attractions across North America.

    The SSA Group acts as the exclusive on-site catering partner for the National Aquarium, designing menus that align with the venue’s commitment to eco-friendly and flexible service while managing linen and specialty rentals. SSA’s involvement contributes an operational backbone to the Aquarium’s weddings by combining its mission-driven service model with venue-specific logistics. This includes handling food and beverage within the Aquarium’s guidelines, supporting group dining and event space coordination. The company’s values emphasize partnership with cultural institutions, innovation in guest experience and alignment with sustainability principles.

    For couples choosing the National Aquarium as their venue, SSA brings an experience rooted in the rhythms of large-scale attractions while adapting to the specific demands of private events. Its role ensures that the exhibit spaces, dining, event timing and guest service function cohesively within the distinctive and technically complex setting of the National Aquarium’s aquatic exhibits.

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