Private Wild Seaweed Tasting…for the truly adventurous palate!
An immersive, sensory introduction to the extraordinary diversity of local, wild edible seaweeds from the Pacific Northwest. Taste 12 wild local seaweed species, sustainably hand-harvested at the peak of their season by Amanda Swinimer of Dakini Tidal Wilds.
Ideal for staff appreciation events, private gatherings, celebrations, and curious groups who want to taste, learn, and connect more deeply with the ocean.
What’s Included
A guided tasting of 12 local, wild edible seaweeds, showcasing a wide range of flavours, textures, and forms. Seaweeds have been locally and sustainably hand-harvested and gently dried to maximize quality, flavour and nutrient content.
A visual presentation detailing sustainable harvesting practices, seasonality, seaweed life cycles, and their unique nutritional and culinary properties
Fresh seaweeds to see and touch, highlighting diverse textures, shapes, and colours of local edible species
Available varieties are seasonally dependentAn open Q&A session with your host — marine biologist and wild seaweed harvester Amanda Swinimer
Details
Venue
You provide a suitable venue or
I can provide a venue, subject to availability; additional costs will apply
Group Size
Suitable for groups of up to 20 participants
*Larger groups can be accommodated — please mention this in your initial inquiry. Additional fees may apply.
Duration
Standard length: 2 hours
1.5-hour guided tasting
30-minute Q&A
Customization: Program length and focus can be tailored to suit your group’s interests
Investment
Private Wild Seaweed Tasting: $415 + GST
Total with tax: $435.75
Optional Add-On
30g bags of winged kelp, bull kelp, or a mixed selection; $9.50 per person
Bookings & Inquiries
To book or inquire about availability, group size, or customized options, please get in touch via the contact form below or email directly at
dakinitidalwilds@gmail.com
Seaweeds You’ll Encounter
A seasonal selection of 12 seaweeds from the following species
Kelps
Winged Kelp (Alaria marginata)
Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)
Feather Boa (Egregia menziesii)
Pacific Kombu (Laminaria setchellii)
Triple-Rib Kelp (Cymathaere triplicata)
Five-Rib Kelp (Costaria costata)
Sugar Kelp — native (Saccharina groenlandica)
Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)
Sugar Kelp — introduced (Saccharina latissima)
Sea Cabbage (Saccharina sessilis)
Broad Rib Kelp (Pleurophycus gardneri)
Red Seaweeds
Pacific Dulse (Palmaria mollis)
Black Nori (Pyropia abbottiae)
Red Nori (Pyropia nereocystis)
Turkish Washcloth (Mastocarpus spp.)
Sea Spaghetti (Gracilaria sp.)
Rainbow Seaweed (Mazzaella splendens)
Sea Lace (Microcladia spp.)
Green Seaweed
Sea Lettuce (Ulva / Ulvaria spp.)
