Edinburgh Seafood Festival

Edinburgh Seafood Festival is back from Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th May, bringing the world of Scottish seafood to the Quarter in what’s sure to be an action-packed, fun filled weekend!

Guests can experience the world of Scottish seafood in the heart of the city. With live cooking demonstrations, intimate supper clubs and exclusive dishes, there’s a menu of sea-inspired activities for everyone across the May Bank Holiday weekend.

The Seafood Stage

Get a front-row seat as gastronomic geniuses from the Quarter and beyond host interactive cooking demonstrations and masterclasses on The Seafood Stage hosted by Phil MacHugh.

In their masterclasses, chefs and mixologists from across the city will serve up a selection of delicious dishes and cocktails, using locally sourced ingredients, and share their top tips and industry secrets for creating restaurant quality food at home. This year, guests can take home an exclusive Edinburgh Seafood Festival recipe card featuring a selection of inspiring recipes to recreate in their own kitchens.

On Saturday 3rd May, we will be joined by delicious. magazine editorial director Laura Rowe and head of food Tom Shingler at the Seafood Stage for interactive chats with our chefs.

Your Edinburgh Seafood Festival 2025 line up is here!

Saturday 3rd May

11:00 AM – Gordon Ramsay Street Burger
How-to make their famous Prawn & Crab Roll

1:00 PM – Teddy Lee – Maki & Ramen
Sushi Masterclass – How to make Sushi at Home & knife skills

3:00 PM – Sandy Browning – Ka Pow
Mastering seafood at home – perfectly cooked fish and shellfish

5:00 PM – David Lilley – W Hotel

Sunday 4th May

1:00 AM – Neil Williams – Cadiz

12:00 PM – Jimmy Lee – Salt and Chilli

1:00 PM – Patrick Whittaker & Robert Meek – Port of Leith Distillery
Food & Drink Pairing Masterclass

2:00 PM – Barry Bryson – Barry Fish

3:00 PM – Jonathan Bowers – Duck and Waffle

4:00 PM – The Alchemist
Mixology Masterclass

Monday 5th May

12:00 PM – Rohan Wadke – MasterChef: The Professionals

1:00PM – Betsy Anderson – World Cook 2024

2:00 PM – Teddy Lee – Maki & Ramen

3:00 PM – Jomar Purisima – The Botanist

4:00 PM – Hamza Rizwan – Thai Express Kitchen

Oyster Giveaway

Join us for the Edinburgh Seafood Festival oyster giveaway!

We’ll be joined by The Oysterman who will give away 100 free oysters to guests at 14:30 on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May.

Family Fun

Offering fun for all the family, children can learn about the underwater world and take part in interactive activities including under-the-sea-themed face painting.

Local attraction Little Plaza will host our family zone on Level 3 with crafts, activities, magic and music for all the family across the weekend — there’s something for all ages to join in!

Children will also have the chance to meet a mermaid with two meet-and-greet sessions on Saturday 3rd May between 12pm-2pm and 3pm-5pm.

Seafood Specials

Indulge with seafood specials and menus in some of the Quarter’s most exciting dining and drinking destinations who will embrace the festival with exclusive dishes available for one weekend only.

Gordon Ramsay Street Burger

A Seafood Festival Exclusive! Scottish Crab and Prawn Roll, with Koffmans Fries for £18. Only available from 3rd May until 5th May.

Check out this Seafood Special on Level 4 at Gordon Ramsay Street Burger.

Bonnie & Wild – Chulo’s

Chulo’s have created a Ben & Jerry’s inspired ‘Phish Food’ special available only across Edinburgh Seafood Festival Weekend.

Produce Market

Discover our local produce market on Level 1 and pick up the perfect accompaniments for enjoying delicious seafood at home.

Lozzie Bakes

Born from a lockdown idea, Lozzie Bakes is now serving up delicious French-inspired macarons. Catch this local gem at St James Quarter during the Seafood Festival, bringing a little Parisian sweetness to Edinburgh!

You can find them on Instagram and Facebook!

Belhaven Smokehouse

Artisan Smokehouse based in Scotland, known for fresh smoked salmon, trout and mackerel, along with fresh smoked cheese and butter! Make sure to visit this market stall on level 1 during the Edinburgh Seafood Festival.

Check out their Instagram here!

Lind & Lime

Lind & Lime is a Gin and Whisky brand situated in the Port of Leith Distillery. Lind & Lime is a 100% Organic, Plastic Free and are distilled using 100% Green Electricity. This is one you won’t want to miss, you will find them on level 1 during the Edinburgh Seafood Festival.

Check them out on Instagram here!

Seafood Supper Clubs

For a completely unique experience foodies will love, St James Quarter is bringing back its much-loved Supper Clubs, where guests can enjoy a curated menu from a leading chef in an intimate setting.

Taking place in a state-of-the art kitchen space in Miele’s Experience Centre, guests are invited to take a seat around the Chef’s table for exclusive dinners over the Seafood weekend.

With 12 tickets only available for each supper club, these intimate experiences are bound to sell out.

In partnership with Miele, discover this year’s line-up including Barry Bryson and Paul Wedgwood so you can secure your seat for an intimate dinner.

The House of 0.0%

This May bank holiday weekend, the Edinburgh Seafood Festival welcomes Gordon’s, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan and Seedlip to serve up free samples of delicious alcohol free drinks for visitors aged 18 and over at the House of 0.0% bar.

Guests can enjoy a taste of their favourite brands – just without the alcohol. Running from 3rd to 5th May, the House of 0.0% bar invites you to enjoy a sip sample on-site or take away a can to enjoy later.  Same great taste, yet Alcohol Free — a great way to discover new alternative.