Cross-Canada Cycle to Culminate with Sustainable Seafood Celebration
On September 12, Chefs for Oceans founder Chef Ned Bell is scheduled to arrive back in Vancouver after an 8,700-kilometre, 72-day journey across the country. His trip began in Newfoundland on Canada Day and will conclude in Vancouver with a celebration event at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, where he is the Executive Chef. Chef Bell would like to invite his supporters, sponsors, family and friends to attend the event, with all ticket revenues going directly to the Chefs for Oceans Foundation.
Bell’s Chefs for Oceans bike ride across Canada has been raising awareness for sustainable seafood and supporting healthy lakes, rivers and oceans from coast to coast. There have been two main objectives to his journey: to create a movement that will allow every Canadian easy access to sustainable seafood by 2025, and to rally support to create a National Sustainable Seafood Day annually on March 18. In addition to the ride itself, Bell has also partnered with like-minded chefs across the country to host 20 sustainable seafood events to help raise awareness and funds for the cause.
The final event in Vancouver is an opportunity to sample sustainable seafood dishes, raise a glass with like-minded culinary peers and local chefs, support the Chefs for Oceans Foundation, and toast Chef Bell on the completion of his journey. Enjoy inspired bites from acclaimed local chefs, notable event emcees, BC wines and a great vibe from supporter DJ Leanne.
Chefs for Oceans Vancouver Event Details:
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver Ballroom
Date: Friday, September 12
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: $40 per person (all proceeds go directly to Chefs for Oceans)
*Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult
Buy your event ticket here:
Participating chefs for this event include:
- Ned Bell, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
- Rob Clark, The Fish Counter
- Quang Dang, West Restaurant
- Frank Pabst, Blue Water Café and Raw Bar
- Tim Bedford, Vancouver Aquarium
- Dino Renaerts, Bon Vivant Group
- James Coleridge, Bella Gelateria
Even with the support of sponsors, Chefs for Oceans needs ongoing help so Chef Bell can continue to spread the message and champion sustainable seafood. There are a number of ways to show support:
- Text SALMON to 45678 to make a $10 donation from a mobile phone (through the Pacific Salmon Foundation who have challenged the public to match their $5k donation);
- Donate directly to Chefs for Oceans on Chimp here;
- At the Vancouver event, purchase a can or a case of “Ned’s tuna” – limited edition cans of premium albacore tuna, with all proceeds going to Chefs for Oceans.
- Buy from Organic Oceans who are donating 1% of all seafood sales to Chefs for Oceans.
To learn more about Chefs for Oceans and the details of Chef Bell’s ride, please visit www.chefsforoceans.com or follow his journey highlights on Twitter – @nedbell #chefsforoceans.
