One Month to Divers' Catch Gala
- Hatch Comms
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For Immediate Release
August 21, 2025
Divers’ Catch Gala to Celebrate BC’s Dive-Harvested Seafood with Top Chefs and Community
Showcasing the Flavours and Sustainability of BC’s
Geoduck, Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber
Richmond, B.C. – With just one month to go until the inaugural Divers’ Catch Gala, anticipation is building for an unforgettable evening celebrating British Columbia’s dive-harvested seafood. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, The Deck at Radisson Blu in Richmond will transform into a showcase of geoduck, sea urchin, and sea cucumber — delicacies sustainably hand-harvested by BC divers.
The gala brings together an all-star roster of chefs, seafood distributors, dive harvesters, and food lovers to highlight the remarkable bounty of our coastal waters. Emceed by Lien Yeung, guests will enjoy creative tasting plates, meet the divers who harvest by hand with no bycatch and minimal ocean impact, and discover why supporting BC dive fisheries has never been more important.
An All-Star Chef Lineup
Guests will taste exclusive dishes from some of the province’s most exciting culinary talent:
Alex Kim, Five Sails
Ned Bell, Hatch Hospitality
Dez Lo, Luxe Appliance Studio / Top Chef Canada alum
Will Lew, Pacific Reach
Brodie Swanson, Haida Gwaii
Bobby Milheron, Homer St. Café and Bar, Maxine’s Cafe and Bar, Tableau Bar and Bistro, Folieta Restaurant
Tushar Tondvalkar, Restaurant Kavita
Hiroshi Hoshiko, Private Chef
Welbert Choi, F.I.S.H.
Bo Li, The Fish Man
Jacky Lee, Cars Desserts
A Turning Point for BC’s Dive Fisheries
For decades, BC’s dive-harvested geoduck, sea urchin, and sea cucumber have been prized exports, particularly to Asia. But recent tariffs have cut incomes for harvesters — including many Indigenous fishers — by as much as half, exposing the vulnerability of relying on a single global market.
The solution is diversification, starting here at home. While the industry builds new markets abroad, domestic awareness remains low. Most Canadians have never tried these unique, local delicacies harvested in their own waters. The Divers’ Catch Gala aims to change that, inspiring consumers, chefs, and distributors to support BC dive fisheries and ensures more of the economic benefits of these multi-million-dollar fisheries stay in BC.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: The Deck at Radisson Blu, Richmond, BC
Tickets: $138 Gala admission
Tickets available at: www.diverscatchbc.ca
For more information about the Divers’ Catch Gala, visit www.diverscatchbc.ca or follow @diverscatchbc on Instagram for updates.
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About BC Dive Fisheries Society:
The BC Dive Fisheries Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining British Columbia’s dive fisheries, which include geoduck clams, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. The society fosters collaboration among harvesters, industry partners and communities to raise awareness of these sustainable fisheries and their value to B.C.’s economy and culture. Through events, education and outreach, the BC Dive Fisheries Society celebrates the province’s unique seafood and works to ensure its long-term viability for future generations.
Media Contact:
Krista Lochhead
Hatch Comms
778.227.2396
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