
Edinburgh Seafood Festival returns to the capital with bumper line up and oyster giveaway
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Edinburgh's Seafood festival is returning to St James' Quarter this May.
It will take place at the city centre shopping centre from Saturday, May 3, to Monday, May 5, with those behind the event describing it as a 'celebration of Scottish seafood.'
Live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and intimate supper clubs will be on offer alongside a range of special seafood dishes.
The Seafood Stage will present interactive cooking demonstrations including Sandy Browning (Ka Pao), Jimmy Lee (Salt & Chilli Oriental), Betsy Anderson (Amazon Prime's World Cook Champion 2024) and Teddy Lee (Maki & Ramen) as well as mixology masterclasses with Port of Leith Distillery, The Alchemist and The Botanist.
The Oysterman will also host a Oyster giveaway with 100 oysters to be handed out on Saturday and Sunday.
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A pop-up produce market on level one will also look to showcase delicacies from an array of local artisans including Belhaven Smokehouse and Lind & Lime.
Little Plaza will host a family zone on Level three with crafts, activities, magic and music ensuring there's something for all the family across the event.
Children can enjoy 'under the sea' face painting and have the chance to meet a mermaid on Saturday.
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The Seafood Supper Clubs will again take place in Miele's Experience Centre kitchen at the Quarter.
For the full Edinburgh Seafood Festival line-up, visit the St James Quarter website here.
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