Seafood Cooking Demonstration or Hands-On Cooking Class at Sydney Fish Market
Discover how to prepare fresh Australian seafood with a cooking demonstration or hands-on class at Sydney Seafood School, located within the bustling Sydney Fish Market. Choose a 55-minute demonstration to learn about the market’s history and the traditional owners of the land before sampling a delicious seafood dish, or opt for a hands-on cooking class. Select from Spanish-, native Australian- or Singaporean-inspired menus, or develop your skills in barbecuing seafood. Whichever experience you choose, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Australia’s world-class seafood and understanding of the best ways to bring your favourite dishes to life.
Inclusions
Seafood Discovery
- Valid for one person (12+)
- 55-minute cooking demonstration and tasting
- Learn about the traditional custodians of the land, the history of the market and the most common types of seafood harvested along the NSW coast
- Please note: This experience is a demonstration only and not a hands-on cooking class
- Available: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10am
Land & Sea: Australia’s Native Tour
- Valid for one person (12+)
- Two-hour cooking class
- Learn to cook seafood paired with native Australian ingredients (*recipes may include Sydney Rock Oysters with finger lime dressing and grilled barramundi burgers with native herb tartare)
- Available: Tuesday and Thursday: 11am
Paella & Pintxos:
- Valid for one person (12+)
- 2.5-hour cooking class
- Learn about the tradition of tapas and pinxtos
- Discover the secret to soffrito – a hallmark of the perfect paella
- Available: Selected Fridays and Saturdays: 6pm
Singapore Chilli Mud Crab:
- Valid for one person (12+)
- Three-hour cooking class
- Learn how to handle live mud crabs, according to RSPCA guidelines, and how to cook with traditional spices
- Discover how to cook Singapore chilli mud crab and stir-fried green beans with garlic
- Available: Selected Fridays and Saturdays: 6pm
Seafood BBQ:
- Valid for one person (12+)
- Three-hour cooking class
- Discover the secrets to barbecuing melt-in-your-mouth seafood
- Cook a selection of dishes including chargrilled baby octopus, crispy skin fish, and black pepepr and coriander prawns
- Available selected Saturdays: 11am
BBQ Master:
- Valid for one person (12+)
- Three-hour cooking class
- Master the art of barbecuing fresh seafood
- Learn to cook a whole fish on the hotplate, as well as jumbo prawns, Murray cod, cuttlefish salad and more
- Available: Selected Saturdays and Sundays: 11am
Please note: All cooking classes (excluding Seafood Discovery) include a take-home recipe booklet and Sydney Seafood School apron
Venue: Sydney Seafood School, Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont 2009, New South Wales
Pricing & availability
1 Bridge Road, Glebe, NSW
Things to know
- Bookings are essential at least 72 hours in advance. Should Sydney Fish Market need to contact you regarding your reservation, they will do so via the email/phone number you have supplied upon making your booking
- Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival
Cancellations:
- This experience is non-refundable
Changes to Bookings:
- Bookings can be rescheduled or reissued as a credit voucher (valid for up to 12 months) up to 72 hours prior to start time
- Changes made within 72 hours’ of start time and no-shows are non-refundable
- Enclosed shoes
- Takeaway container for leftovers
Selected dates
Important:
- Exclusions: Drinks, additional food items and hotel transfers
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
- Venue: Sydney Seafood School, Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont 2009, New South Wales
- Enter the Waterfront Arcade from the car park. Just past the entrance, on the left, there are double glass doors. Go through the doors and up the stairs, then turn left at the top of the stairs
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled start time
- Parking is free for cooking school guests. You will be provided with a 4-digit exit code during your class
- Please note, you will be cooking at a shared workstation in a group of three or more (maximum six guests per bench)
- Recipes may contain allergens including fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Please contact Sydney Seafood School directly for more information via (02) 9004 1100
- Sydney Seafood School makes every effort to ensure that the class and the recipes proceed as advertised. However, occasionally they may need to alter recipes, ingredients or class format due to availability of produce or other circumstances
Terms & Conditions:
- All guests must be aged 12+ to participate in these experiences. Children aged 12–14 years old must have an accompanying adult/guardian to attend. Guests aged 15+ may attend unaccompanied
- Minimum numbers apply for classes to proceed. If a class fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the class may be cancelled or rescheduled
Cancellations:
- This experience is non-refundable
Changes to Bookings:
- Bookings can be rescheduled or reissued as a credit voucher (valid for up to 12 months) up to 72 hours prior to start time
- Changes made within 72 hours’ of start time and no-shows are non-refundable
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Sydney Fish Market
Discover the vibrant Sydney Fish Market, a must-visit landmark in the heart of the Harbour City. A bustling marketplace brimming with fresh seafood delights, it offers a unique glimpse into Australia’s rich fishing culture. Stroll through the lively stalls, purchase world-class seafood and soak in the waterfront atmosphere at this iconic destination.