First Nations Seafood Snack Party Cooking Class

Learn how to cook delicious native seafood dishes



3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $195 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Indigenous Australians have been gathering and catching food from the sea for millennia. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, fishing not only provided sustenance but was also a cultural practice informed by ecological knowledge, passed down through generations.
This class is held in collaboration with the fantastic chef Luke Bourke (from Rockpool Bar & Grill) and the National Indigenous Culinary Institute (NICI) which supports young Aboriginal chefs through their apprenticeships, and helps establish and support their career pathways.
In this class we'll explore how the original native ingredient - seafood - and other native Australian ingredients including lemon myrtle, river mint, pepperberry and saltbush can be used for delicious seafood dishes and snacks in your everyday cooking.
What you’ll learn:
  • Learn about the native ingredients that work beautifully with seafood and how to incorporate them into your everyday cooking.
  • Discover where to source those ingredients so you can support Indigenous-owned businesses.
  • Learn about the National Indigenous Culinary Institute, which supports young Aboriginal chefs through their apprenticeships, and helps establish and support their career pathways.
What you’ll cook
  • Prawn and warrigal greens dumplings with chilli saltbush dipping sauce
  • Chargrilled calamari with coriander, oregano and lemon myrtle
  • The ultimate fish sandwich with native pepperberry and river mint tartare
By the end of the class, you'll have time to enjoy your creations in our stunning dining room.
Please note:
  • Please be aware that you will be cooking in a group of 4-6.
  • We make every effort to ensure that the class and the recipes proceed as advertised. However occasionally we may need to alter recipes, ingredients or class format due to availability of produce or other circumstances.
  • Recipes may contain allergens including fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Please contact us for more information.
What you'll get
  • Expert demonstration in our tiered theatrette.
  • A fully equipped cooking island in our state-of-the-art kitchens, to prepare your own dishes.
  • Time to enjoy your creations in our stunning dining room.
  • Take-home recipe booklet and Sydney Seafood School apron.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Our experiences are all-inclusive – just bring yourself and wear enclosed shoes to protect your feet, and maybe a pen to note down some insider cooking tips!
  • It's also a good idea to bring your own container in case there are leftovers to take home. (We’re on a mission to eliminate single-use plastics wherever we can!)
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

Location

Sydney Fish Market - 1 Bridge Rd, Glebe NSW

The venue is a short walk from both the Glebe and Wentworth Park stops on the Light rail's Dulwich Hill line. Parking is available at basement level in the new Sydney Fish Market. Signposted rates apply.

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Sydney Seafood School
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Would you believe we've been around since 1989? Don't worry, retro prawn cocktails are off the menu (most of the time).
As Australia's leading seafood cooking school, we host innovative cooking experiences for every skill level, inspired by cuisines from all over the world.
Jump into one of our fun-filled classes to learn about Australian seafood, reconnect with your friends, cook and eat some delicious dishes, and maybe get a little messy (watch out for the squid ink!).

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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