Hosted by Department of Ag Sponsored by B&J Seafood Benefit dinner for NC Catch
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM North Carolina Seafood Festival | Morehead City Waterfront
Experience an unforgettable multi-course dinner celebrating North Carolina seafood, agriculture, and culinary talent beneath the Chef’s Tent.
Featured Menu
Chef Ricky Moore Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham 2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Southeast Special North Carolina Seafood Course Course details to be announced
Chef Jamie Davis The Hackney, Washington North Carolina Oyster Stew Tidewater Grain Carolina Gold Rice, Marshallberg Farm Caviar, smoked turkey, leeks and tomato lavash
Chef Jason Seddon Country Club of Landfall, Wilmington Southern Sashimi North Carolina tuna bacon, Country Club of Landfall mead apple pearls, Marsh Hen Mill cornbread crumble, sea bean powder, Landfall hot honey and herb oil
Chef Luke Owens Native Fine Diner, Greenville North Carolina Shrimp and Black Garlic Spoon Bread Shrimp-shell and country-ham velouté, sour-corn piccalilli and burnt-scallion oil
Chef Austen Schindler Covey, Wilmington North Carolina Apple Tarte Tatin Koji crispy treat, North Carolina oyster-liquor caramel and horchata ice cream
Special Guest Chef Ricky Moore
Chef Ricky Moore is the owner of Durham’s acclaimed Saltbox Seafood Joint, winner of the 2022 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast, a 2025 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Chef, and author of the Saltbox Seafood Joint Cookbook. A native of New Bern, Moore is celebrated for showcasing fresh North Carolina seafood and the traditions of our coastal communities.
Seating is limited. Advance ticket purchase is required.
