Need gift inspiration this Father’s Day? Look no further than Sydney Fish Market! Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, but we’d be willing to bet that no one would complain about a gift of food… And our retailers have a huge range of delicious options to choose from.
Whether you’d rather rely on the experts to prepare a decadent seafood dish, or you want to grab the ingredients to cook one yourself, Sydney Fish Market is your one stop shop for foodie gifts this Father’s Day.
SEAFOOD PLATTERS
Many of our retailers offer gorgeous, fresh, and decadent seafood platters for home delivery, and they are perfect for special occasions. Whether Dad’s a sushi fan, a lobster lover, an oyster afficionado, or an expert prawn peeler, you'll find an option tailored to his preferences.
The platter you choose will be dependent on your budget and fave type of seafood, but our top three picks are:
FIRE UP THE BBQ
As we slip into spring, the weather is perfect for firing up the barbue… Let Dad sit back and relax with a cold beer while you cook up a seafood feast (though you know he’ll be offering tips from the sidelines).
It’s surprisingly easy to whip up a restaurant-quality buffet spread on the barbecue – a bit of prep, then just fire up the coals and get grilling! We also have a grocer, butcher, deli, and bakery on site, to make shopping easy.
Sydney Seafood School have a bunch of recipes to inspire you here.
SYDNEY SEAFOOD SCHOOL
What better gift for the special Dad in your life than a Sydney Seafood School cooking class? (TBH, the mum in your life might be pretty happy with that too!). SSS have got plenty of classes to choose from, plus gift vouchers at any value, if you're not sure which one Dad will be most keen on.
Their Fillet-a-Fish class will be great for the man who likes to show off his culinary skills. The classic Seafood BBQ is perfect for tong masters of any ability. And their new sashimi workshop, 'The Raw and the Cured', is a deep dive into sashimi grade seafood, for those who want to impress without actually cooking anything.
And the one thing better than sending Dad off to a class? Doing it with him.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS
If Dad's a keen fisher, a seafood lover, or just a perpetual learner (and doesn't mind an early morning start), our Behind the Scenes Tours are such a fun activity to book him in for.
Every tour is customised to what the guests want to see on any given day, but expect to see (at a minimum):
- The hustle and bustle of SFM's auction floor (normally closed to the public!).
- The Dutch auction system in action, selling more than 50 tonnes of fresh seafood to 150+ buyers.
- Over 100 seafood species in our famous blue crates, from the fan-favourites to the weird and wonderful.
- Brand new species of seafood that we bet you've never seen before.
- Tuna filleting (you might even spot one hanging from a forklift!).
- Live lobsters, sushi prep, oyster shucking, and more.
SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT
Does your Dad love to get in the kitchen himself? If he’s a fan of interesting flavours, our on-site artisanal deli, Blackwattle Deli, has a huge selection of sauces, pickles, spices, cheeses, cured meats, and treats that he'll love.
Order a gourmet charcuterie, some rich truffle honey, a selection of fancy cheeses, some sweet vinegar (perfect for an oyster mignonette), or a bottle of hot sauce for Dad to enjoy and keep on hand.