Chef Stephen Richards of the World is Mine Oyster is the latest culinary expert to throw his hat into the showbiz ring as he prepares to launch his new television series, “Catch ’n‘ Cook,” with a premiere party in Boothbay Harbor.

Richards, who earned the title of Maine Lobster Chef of the Year at the signature event of Harvest on the Harbor in October 2014, stars in the series, produced by Ryan Leighton, Jonne Trees, Benjamin Abbe and Cody Mitchell. The show will air on Boothbay Region Community TV (BRCTV) beginning in early August. Each installment of the show will feature Richards and a local farmer, fisherman or forager searching for and preparing mouthwatering creations from the freshest local seafood, meats and produce the region has to offer.

Joining Richards on the first episode are Captain Andy Carter, a local lobsterman, and friend Peter Oakes. To view a trailer for the series, visit https://vimeo.com/132751902.

To celebrate the new series, Richards and friends will host a premiere party at Mine Oyster on Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Party-goers will sample an hors d’oeuvres menu prepared by Richards, enjoy music by Endless Interstate, and have a chance to win one of several exciting raffle prizes, including a nine-course tasting menu and wine pairing with Richards; a day on the water pulling traps with Carter; and an opportunity to join the crew as they film the next episode of “Catch ’n‘ Cook.”

Tickets for the event are $25 per person and are available at www.mineoystermusic.com or by calling 207-671-7676. There will be a cash bar and raffle tickets available. All proceeds from the event will benefit BRCTV.

Event sponsors include Mine Oyster; ONE Event Productions and Monica Wendel Designs.