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The Seafarer's Table | Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

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Celebrate the kickoff to SEWE weekend with an evening that captures the spirit of the Lowcountry. Gather on the Kiawah River for inspired food, drink, shopping, music and conversation as the sun sets over the water. The Dunlin's Executive Chef Michael DeCicco joins forces with guest chefs from the region's most-awarded restaurants. Join local purveyors, artisans and leading culinary talent from around the South for a soulful feast over a live fire grill.

  • Thursday, February 11, 2027

  • 5 – 8 PM | The River Barns

  • $215 per person | Reserve

  • Overnight packages begin at $1029, inclusive of accommodations and two tickets | Check Availability

Where Land and Sea Collide

Sea Island Forge

Handcrafted in the South, Sea Island Forge brings timeless design and enduring craftsmanship to the Seafarer’s Table. Their signature Kettle-style Fire Pits create the gathering place for an evening of award-winning chefs, bringing their culinary talents...

Meet the Talent

Featuring an exceptional lineup of award-winning chefs

  • Michelin Key-Winning Chef Michael DeCicco

    Executive Chef | The Dunlin, Auberge Collection

    With more than a decade of experience in the kitchens of James Beard Award-winning chef Thomas Keller, Chef Michael DeCicco most recently served as Chef de Cuisine at The Surf Club Restaurant in Surfside, Florida, helping lead the restaurant to its first Michelin Star. Since arriving in South Carolina to lead the opening of The Dunlin, Auberge Collection in 2024, Chef DeCicco has established Linnette’s as a leading culinary destination, celebrating the bounty of the Sea Islands and Charleston through fresh takes on Southern favorites.

  • Michelin-Starred Chef & James Beard Semifinalist Joe Cash

    Chef and Owner | Scoundrel

    Chef Joe Cash spent years in the world’s top kitchens before returning to his hometown to open Scoundrel. He began his culinary career in Greenville before moving to New York where he cooked at acclaimed Three-Michelin star and New York Times four-star Per Se. He then moved to Copenhagen to cook at Two-Michelin star Noma.

  • Bocuse d’Or Gold Medalist Aaron Salita

    Chef de Cuisine | Crawford & Son and Jolie

    Formerly of the fabled Thomas Keller Restaurant Group in Yountville, CA, Salt joined Crawford & Son as chef de cuisine of 2022, and in 2024 was promoted to lead both Crawford & Son and Jolie as chef de cuisine. Salita was chef de partie at the legendary French Laundry, sous chef at Keller’s Bouchon Bistro from 2015 to 2021, and the opening chef for Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge from 2021-2022. In 2017, Salita also served on Team USA when they won their first gold at the Bocuse d’Or, a – the prestigious biennial world chef championship in Lyon, France, known as the “culinary Olympics.”

  • Three-MICHELIN-Starred Per Se Alum Conor Delaney

    Culinary Director | Crawford Hospitality

    Conor Delaney serves as Culinary Director for Crawford Hospitality, overseeing culinary vision, menu innovation, and chef development across the acclaimed restaurant group’s portfolio. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Delaney honed his craft within the renowned Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, including at New York City’s three-MICHELIN-starred Per Se. He joined Crawford & Son as Chef de Cuisine in 2020 before becoming the group’s inaugural Culinary Director in 2022.

  • 167 Raw Oyster Bar

    Stemming from what was originally a small wholesale seafood company started in 1978, 167 Raw Hospitality now serves up seafood in multiple states along the East Coast with locations in both Nantucket, MA and Charleston, SC. 167 Raw is a New England style Oyster Bar in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, SC. The menu highlights the outstanding seafood mecca that is the East Coast.

  • Thursday, February 11, 2027

    Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of Lowcountry cuisine, drink, and culture. Your ticket includes signature beverages, a chef-curated dinner, and exclusive programming with local purveyors featuring live art, fly tying demonstrations, retail pop-ups, live music, and more.

    • Enjoy full access to the event’s activations, with all food and drink included | Reserve
  • Thursday, February 11 - Friday, February 12, 2027 or Thursday, February 11 - Saturday, February 12, 2027

    Experience the full Lowcountry celebration with overnight accommodations. Enjoy one night of accommodations, exclusive event access for two, and a special VIP welcome gift, along with all the culinary, cultural, and musical highlights of the evening.

    • Includes one night of accommodations at The Dunlin, chef-curated dining, exclusive event programming and amenities | Reserve

About Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is a celebration of the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events. It's where artists, craftsmen, collectors and sporting enthusiasts come together to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and...