A curated cocktail hour followed by a five-course, chef-driven dinner with beverage pairings.

Featured Participants

Vice President of Culinary
Doug Ruley
SoDel Concepts
Rehoboth Beach, DE

Corporate Chef
Ronnie Burkle
Northeast Seafood Kitchen, Matt's Fish Camp Bethany, and Cottage Cafe
Bethany Beach, DE

Corporate Chef
Maurice Catlett
Matt's Fish Camp Lewes, Crust & Craft, and Bluecoast Rehoboth 
Rehoboth Beach, DE

Corporate Chef
Chris Parks
Fish On, Lupo Italian Kitchen, and Bluecoast Bethany
Lewes, DE

Corporate Chef
Charles Parker
Catch 54, Matt's Fish Camp Fenwick, and Papa Grande's 
Fenwick Island, DE

Join us at Bluecoast Bethany for an unforgettable, one-night-only culinary celebration inspired by the warmth and abundance of an Endless Summer. The evening begins with a curated cocktail hour before guests are seated for a collaborative five-course dinner featuring an all-star lineup of SoDel chefs led by vice president of Culinary Doug Ruley. Showcasing the freshest local ingredients and the coastal flavors that define Delaware's culinary landscape, each course will celebrate creativity, seasonality, and the vibrant spirit of the region.

An Endless Summer at Bluecoast Bethany is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit® series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.