Mud Crab and Blue Swimmer Crab Cooking Class

The ultimate crab cooking showdown



3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $205 (Afterpay available)

It's the ultimate crab showdown.
In this premium seafood cooking class, two of our favourite species, Mud Crabs and Blue Swimmer Crabs, are prepared and cooked in two different ways.
What You'll Learn:
  • Create two delectable sauces that you can use on either species: a classic lemon butter sauce (sometimes the simple things are the best) and a spicy black pepper stir fry
  • Learn to handle live Mud Crabs
  • Clean and prepare both Blue Swimmers and Mud Crabs
What You'll Cook
  • Steamed Mud Crab with lemon butter sauce
  • Stir-fried black pepper Blue Swimmer Crab
Please note
  • Minimum age 12. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • You will be cooking at a shared workstation in a group of 3 or more (maximum 6 per bench).
  • 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.

Upcoming dates for Mud Crab and Blue Swimmer Crab Cooking Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 10:38pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 31 Oct 2026 and 31 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 6pm-9pm
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.
  • Sydney Seafood School apron.
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!)
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.

Mud Crab and Blue Swimmer Crab Cooking Class location
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Recent reviews of Mud Crab and Blue Swimmer Crab Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Nadine Samir, attended May 2026: A really fun evening. The Sydney Seafood School facility is excellent. The demonstration and instructions were informative and easy to follow. Learned a lot about preparing crab. Recipes were easy to follow, simple and sooo delicious. Instructors were helpful and always on hand. Saturday down for a restaurant quality meal that we had prepared. Plenty of food and wine. This class was excellent and good value for money.
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Sydney Seafood School
Sydney Seafood School

4.9 (158)

Would you believe we've been around since 1989? Don't worry, retro prawn cocktails are off the menu (most of the time).
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