Overview
The renowned Sydney Seafood School has revealed a brand new look that has been developed as part of the Sydney Fish Market's sweeping renovations, which is set to open in January 2026. The new space is high above the water and comes with a cracking view of Blackwattle Bay — a vibrant space where Sydneysiders can learn what it takes to prep seafood like a pro.
The transformed space upgrades the school's offering in several ways. There's now a dedicated event space, an oyster bar and upgraded appliances from Neff and Gaggenau.
The program has been similarly upgraded, classic courses like the Singapore chilli mud crab and barbecue courses have been reimagined ahead of summer, while some new offerings have joined the program too.
The Seafood Discovery course educates guests on the history of Sydney Fish Market and provides hands-on experience in preparing NSW-native species, while the Land & Sea class focuses on native ingredients and showcases how easy they are to prepare at home. If you're not a seafood fan, you can instead book classes in baking, preserving, pasta making and gluten-free cooking.
The guest chef classes continue, each led by Sydney hospo legends like Danielle Alvarez (Culinary Director, Sydney Opera House Events), Khanh Nguyen (King Clarence), Joel Bickford (Shell House, The International), Brendan Pang (author, street food expert and content creator), Giovanni Pilu (Pilu at Freshwater and the soon to open Flaminia) and Alessandro Pavoni (Ormeggio, a'Mare, Vineria Luisa), with more to be announced.
Sally Webb, General Manager for Sydney Seafood School, says "Unveiling the new space is such a special moment for us. We've taken everything people have always loved about the school – the expertise, the joy and the incredible seafood – and brought it to life in a fresh new way."
"We've designed classes that reflect the way Aussies love their seafood. From learning how to confidently handle a whole fish to exploring underutilised species to build your seafood repertoire – we'll do it all!"
The Sydney Seafood School can be found at 25 Bank Street, Pyrmont, in the Sydney Fish Market. Bookings are available now for 2026, and you can make yours here.