SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD SPECTACULAR

South Australian Seafood Spectacular.  Read more about the history of South Australia and about it’s thriving seafood industry on our website here.

Fish Focus was honoured to attend the exclusive South Australian Seafood Spectacular in May, hosted by the Government of South Australia, in the beautiful surroundings of Wright Brothers Battersea.

This special evening gathered key figures from London’s seafood industry — including buyers, chefs, restaurateurs, journalists, and influencers — for a unique culinary experience. Guests enjoyed a carefully curated five-course dinner showcasing the very best of South Australian seafood.

A chance to meet and chat to members of the South Australian Government, to hear their views on South Australia and its vibrant seafood industry.

The exquisite menu featured premium offerings from some of South Australia’s leading seafood producers, highlighting the region’s world-class quality and diversity.

Clean Seas Seafood

Stehr Group bluefin tuna sashimi and Clean Seas kingfish sashimi

An extraordinary fish, pristine waters, sustainable farming, the Clean Seas way. Clean Seas Seafood is Australia’s largest commercial producer of Yellowtail Kingfish. Renowned by chefs across the globe for its firm yet supple flesh and rich, sweet flavour, their Spencer Gulf Kingfish is widely considered the best fish in the world for sashimi. However, it’s much more than that. Spencer Gulf Kingfish is recognised as the best white fish for carpaccio, tartare, ceviche and poke dishes. Thanks to the firmness of the flesh, it is also beautiful in a variety of cooking styles, be it
grilling, pan-frying or baking. Formed in 2000, and publicly listed in 2005, Clean Seas has become the largest producer of aquaculture Yellowtail Kingfish outside Japan. They are recognised for their innovation in Kingfish farming and their reliability in supplying fresh fish to markets all over the world, 52 weeks of the year. Based in South Australia, Clean Seas operates from three main locations. Their hatchery is located at Arno Bay, with their sea farm operations off Port Lincoln and their processing facility in Royal Park, Adelaide. Their products include fresh whole Kingfish, a fresh fillet range, a traditional frozen range and a sensory fresh (rapid freezing technology) range.

Stehr Group

Stehr Group is a family-owned company with a heritage of over 50 years based in Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula – an area widely acknowledged as a prime region for aquaculture and pristine water quality. As pioneers in the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) industry, the company has become one of the leading aquaculture companies in Australia. SBT are intensively fed and harvested to supply high quality sashimi and sushi for the world market. Stehr Group is a catch to plate company that control the entire process to ensure the highest quality product. The low stress ‘Ike Jime’ harvesting method is used in production to maximise flesh quality.

Yumbah Aquaculture

Grilled Yumbah abalone with soy, ginger and lime dressing

Australia’s largest and most awarded shellfish aquaculture company, Yumbah Aquaculture is the proud supplier of the finest quality abalone, mussels and oysters from a collection of quality Australian brands including Yumbah, Ausab, Boston Bay, Kinkawooka, Yumbah Sea Farms and Cameron’s of Tasmania. From deep arctic canyons, the Great Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea bring nutrient abundant currents to the shores of Australia, and since 1999, Yumbah’s iconic shellfish brands have been culturing the world’s most prized abalone in these unique, life-giving waters. Across the Yumbah shellfish portfolio, the finest quality is guaranteed via their fully integrated production process. From hand-picked, strong, healthy brood stock, to Yumbah’s own nutritious Aquafeed and the latest in processing technology, Yumbah’s expert team ensure that only the finest shellfish are delivered to their valued customers.

Goolwa PipiCo

Spaghetti vongole with Goolwa Pipis and grilled Spencer Gulf Prawns

Goolwa PipiCo is Australia’s leading producer and supplier of premium Pipis, from the pristine coastline of South Australia. At the heart of Goolwa PipiCo’s operation is a dedication to
sustainability, quality, and cultural heritage. Their Pipis are hand harvested using traditional, environmentally responsible methods that reflect the deep connection between Indigenous
communities and the Southern Ocean shore they have been fishing for over 19,000 years. Their Pipis are renowned for their fresh flavour, tender texture and cooking versatility, making them a sought-after ingredient among chefs and seafood fans alike. They have built a reputation as a trusted supplier, offering premium, sustainably certified Pipis that meet the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Spencer Gulf King Prawns

For superior quality, texture and taste, Spencer Gulf King Prawns (Melicertus latisulcatus) are renowned throughout the world as the premium species of prawn. Spencer Gulf King Prawns are wild caught straight from the cold clean waters of the Spencer Gulf, full of natural flavour. The Spencer Gulf prawn fishery leads the way in environmentally sustainable fishing practices. Spencer Gulf King Prawns are an Australian product, caught and packed in Australia. The highest level of quality control is maintained, ensuring presentation, flavour and product life is preserved.

Ferguson Australia

Ferguson Australia lobster tail grilled in garlic butter, and tempura ocean jacket served with lobster oil, mixed leaf salad and chips

Ferguson Australia Group is a third-generation seafood company that started in 1969. Based in South Australia, the Ferguson Australia Group processes and supplies a wide range of premium Australian seafood products to the world. Specialising in wild caught South Australian Southern Rock Lobster and Golden Ocean Jackets from its own fishing fleet, Ferguson Australia also supplies Southern Bluefin Tuna, Bight Redfish, Flathead, Latchet, Scallop, King Prawns, Yellowtail Kingfish and Lobster Oil. The family’s extensive fishing history ensures that they are
passionate about supporting local fishermen and supplying sustainable Australian seafood locally and to the world. The Ferguson Australia Group brands include Ferguson Australia, Mori Seafood and Five Star Seafoods (SA).

SAQUA Seafood

SAQUA is a top European frozen seafood importer, focusing on the finest quality and truly sustainable seafood. Their mission is to show that true sustainability is achievable in all seafood. With two decades of experience in finding top-quality sustainable fisheries, collaboration occurs with leading seafood producers, all independently verified for their sustainability practices and
community partnerships. SAQUA is Europe’s trusted authority in various seafood species: Yellowtail, King Salmon, Black Cod, Patagonian Toothfish, Spiny Lobster, MSC Octopus, Australian Prawns and Abalone. These products are favoured by Europe’s renowned chefs and stocked by top retailers. SAQUA currently distributes South Australian seafood for Clean Seas, Goolwa
PipiCo, Spencer Gulf Prawns, Stehr Group and Yumbah.

Each yummy course was paired with premium South Australian wines from:

• Bird In Hand
• Jim Barry
• Kilikanoon
• Petaluma
• Yalumba

South Australia is the heart and soul of Australian wine, home to famed regions, ancestral vines and iconic wineries that stand amongst the world elite.