Sips & Seafood Party

Hewitt Oaks | 205 Stillwell Rd. Bluffton, SC 29910
Once you pull off of May River onto Stillwell Rd you will follow it to the end. Just follow the signs down the dirt road and look for the Hewitt Oaks gates.

5:00 pm | Registration will begin.
Make registration quick and easy by registering online before you arrive. Please reach out to danielle@blufftonselfhelp.org if you have not received your link to pre-register.

Arrive at 5:00 pm to enjoy cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, and start your weekend off with an unforgettable Friday night under the stars and stunning live oaks.

*Please arrive before 5:45 pm in order for all guests to be registered before the program begins.
6:00 pm | Guests will be seated and the program will promptly begin.

6:15 pm | First course will be served.

The evening will include inspiring moments, a live auction, a delicious meal, cocktails, and exhilarating entertainment.
7:00 pm | Main Course will be served.
8:00 pm | Entertainment will begin. Dessert is served.
9:00 pm | Checkout opens.
10:00 pm | The evening will conclude.

Keep your black tie and high heels at home, and come in Lowcountry Chic for an outdoor event on the beautiful grassy meadow under the stars. You may want to bring a coat or sweater for later in the evening.

Chef Christopher from Southern Graces has prepared an unforgettable menu for the evening, including mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course seafood-inspired meal, and dessert. If you have not already done so, please let us know of any dietary restrictions before October 15th and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Dinner is Served 

FIRST COURSE

She Crab Bisque laced with Sherry

A striking presentation, showcasing a pre-set bowl with sauteed crabmeat in our Bluffton Blend of Spices with sherry & pimiento cheese straws.  Our servers will come around and pour the She-Crab Cream in their bowl for pure delight in this quintessential Lowcountry favorite!

MAIN COURSE

Land & Sea | A Trio of Lowcountry Delights

Brasstown Filet of Beef with Pimiento Cheese Compound Butter +

Pan-seared Sea Bass with Charred Tomato Gravy +

Lowcountry Oysters Rockefeller presented alongside a Smoked Gouda Grit Cake finished with Creamed Collards.

DECADENT DESSERT STATION

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake in a Tin Can 

To demonstrate the foundation of Bluffton Self Help’s pantry, making canned goods an essential part of the mission of BSH. Finished with Bourbon Caramel Creme

Offered innovatively alongside tried and true classics:

White Chocolate Banana Pudding   |  Chocolate Creme Brulee   |  Whipped Praline Cheesecake

There will be parking attendees to direct you on where to park. You will have the opportunity to drop off any guests right in front of registration. Handicap parking will be available to the left of registration, please just let the parking attendee know when you pull in and they will help direct you.