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Sponsoring the Seafood Soirée is a New Bedford fishing industry rite of passage. Show your commitment to preserving our story by sponsoring our largest annual fundraiser.
This annual event celebrates the bounty of the sea. Guests will enjoy local seafood in the nation’s most valuable fishing port, while watching the boats as they head out to sea and return with their catch. Taste more than a dozen dishes featuring local seafood and seasonal ingredients, prepared by the area’s finest chefs. Tickets include two beverages (choose from a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails). The event also features a “Fluke and Flounder” chance auction, live music, and more!
In addition to our in-person gala, we’re hosting an online auction featuring dozens of unique experiences and items, including private charter fishing trips, excursions to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Salem, Providence Bruins tickets, and much more! Bidding Begins at noon on Friday, September 12, and ends at noon on Friday, September 19. All proceeds from the auction support the Fishing Heritage Center.
Meet the 2025 Chefs & Restaurants
Chef Craig Bazinet, Merrill’s on the Waterfront
Chef Chris Bentley, Fathoms Bar & Grille
Chef Henry Bousquet, Culinary Arts Instructor, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School
Chefs Matt Burgess and Herb Read, Raw Seafoods Inc.
Chef Devin Byrnes, Destination Soups
Chef Jessie Coelho – On the Go Catering
Chef William Foley, Hanami Tea Kitchen
Chef Hiroki, Cisco Brewers New Bedford
Dale Leavitt, West Island Oysters
Chef Matt Lerish, Foley Fish
Chef Josh Riazi, Servedwell Hospitality
Chef Noah Schipper & Dan Portelance, Turk’s Seafood
Chef Tony Soares, Inner Bay Cafe & Grille
Chef Papi Tavares, Magic Kitchen
Chef Andrew Wilkinson, North Coast Seafoods
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors:
Captain Members:
Finest Kind Sponsors:
Mate Members:
Galley Cook Members:
Highliner Sponsors:
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc., Atlantic Shellfish, Inc., BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank, Chris’ Electronics, East Coast Seafood, LLC, Edie & Marie Boat Settlements, Fiber Optic Center, Fishermen’s Market Seafood Outlet, Foley Fish, Majestic Fishing LLC, New Bedford Ship Supply Co., Inc., North Coast Seafoods, Northern Wind, LLC, RA Mitchell Co., Reidar’s Manufacturing, Inc., River Center Marine LLC, Sea Tow Cape and Islands, Skip’s Marine, Inc.
Skipper Sponsors:
Arctic Fresh Seafood, Athearn Marine Agency, Bayside Lounge, Bergie’s Seafood, Inc., Commercial Fisheries News, Eckland & Blando LLP, Explore New Bedford, F/V Miss Shauna, F/V Pamela Ann, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, Markey & Walsh Attorneys at Law, Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association, Olivia’s Restaurant – Fairhaven, Pine Hill Equipment, Inc., Profishant, Inc., Sakonnet Consulting Group, Taunton Federal Credit Union, Tichon Seafood Corporation, Vaz Construction, Inc.
In addition to the in-person gala, we hosted an online auction. The auction featured dozens of unique experiences and items. Bidding began at noon on Tuesday, September 19 and ended at noon on Friday, September 29.
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