First Nations Seafood Cooking Class

Learn how to cook delicious native seafood dishes



3 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $195 (Afterpay 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.
What you’ll learn:
  • Where to source and buy native ingredients.
  • Which native ingredients work best with seafood.
  • How to support Indigenous-owned businesses.
  • How the National Indigenous Culinary Institute is supporting young Aboriginal chefs across the country.
What you’ll cook
Seafood Snack Party
  • 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
Seafood Winter Feast
  • Kingfish tartare with Davidson's plum
  • Calamari with oregano, native thyme and lemon myrtle
  • Barramundi with river mint and pepperberry tartare
  • Roast winter vegetables with native spice seasoning
Seafood
  • Prawn and warrigal greens dumplings with chilli saltbush dipping sauce
  • Pan-fried bream with warrigal greens and lemon myrtle butter sauce
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. To book a group of 7 or more, request a private class.
  • 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.
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
Please wear enclosed shoes and tie any long hair back.
Location

Sydney Seafood School - Sydney Fish Market, 25 Bank St, Pyrmont NSW

Free parking at Sydney Fish Market

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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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