27 November 2024

Sydney’s beloved Christmas tradition – the 36-Hour Seafood Marathon – is returning to Sydney Fish Market this December, bringing a bountiful selection of top-quality seafood to satisfy every Christmas banquet and budget.

Sydneysiders will be able to shop for their favourite seafood around the clock, as doors open from 5:00am on Monday 23 December through to 5:00pm on Tuesday 24 December.

The most popular event on Sydney Fish Market’s calendar will see more than 100,000 visitors walk through the doors to experience the festive atmosphere and find the ‘perfect catch’ for their Christmas celebrations.

With over 100 different species available at the Market, there’s something to suit every taste and budget. Alongside classic Christmas favourites like prawns, oysters, salmon, and Rock Lobster, Sydney Fish Market’s top recommendations this year include Blue Swimmer Crab, Blue Mussels, and Southern Calamari. Australia's home of seafood is ready to help hosts to impress their guests with a showstopping, mouth-watering seafood spread this holiday season.

For those unsure what to prepare this festive season, Sydney Fish Market’s very own cookbook, ‘A Fish For All Seasons’, will have the solution. Featuring recipes developed by the Sydney Seafood School team, this cookbook has something for everyone and introduces you to the practical tips and tricks on how to prepare and cook seafood. 'A Fish For All Seasons’ is also the perfect gift for food-loving friends and family.

Sydney Fish Market CEO Daniel Jarosch expressed his excitement for his first 36-Hour Seafood Marathon: ‘With the cost of living affecting many Aussie families, we’re thrilled to offer the country’s largest selection of Australian seafood — fresh, delicious options to suit every budget. For those joining me in experiencing this event for the first time, our expert retailers are here to help, and our cookbook, A Fish For All Seasons, is packed with ideas to inspire your next seafood dish.”

Christmas favourites will be in plentiful supply this year, with more than 350 tonnes of seafood expected to be sold during the marathon, including 120 tonnes of prawns and almost 70,000 dozen oysters.

In addition to these traditional favourites, visitors can expect to find much more than just seafood at the Market’s retailers, with Christmas hams, high quality fruit and vegetables, fresh bread, fine deli goods, and premium beer, wine and spirits all available on site – making Sydney Fish Market the ultimate one-stop-shop this Christmas.

For those looking to beat the crowds, pre-order and home delivery options are available on individual retailers’ websites.

Keep an eye on Sydney Fish Market’s social media accounts and website for updates and information regarding the 36–Hour Seafood Marathon.

WHAT: Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon

WHEN: 5:00am on Monday, 23 December, through to 5:00pm on Tuesday 24 December

WHERE: Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont, NSW 2009

HOW TO GET THERE: 
Limited car parking will be available at Sydney Fish Market, with additional parking at Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus (opposite Sydney Fish Market on Bridge Road).

Visitors commuting by public transport can catch the 501 and 389 bus services, which regularly depart from the city. Visitors can also catch the Sydney Light Rail, which runs between Dulwich Hill and Central Station, to the Fish Market stop. For route and timetable information visit www.transportnsw.info

For more information, visit sydneyfishmarket.com.au