Australian Seafood Showcase Brings Premium Ocean Delicacies to London
London, UK – 28 April 2026 – Some of Australia’s most exceptional and premium seafood took centre stage in London this April at the Australian Seafood Showcase, an exclusive industry event celebrating the diversity, quality and unique provenance of Australia’s waters.
Taking place at Wright Brothers, Battersea Power Station, the event introduced UK chefs, buyers and media to a curated selection of high-end Australian seafood products that are available for import to the UK. The showcase highlights species that cannot be produced locally in the UK due to climate and environmental differences, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience distinctive flavours from Australia’s pristine marine environment.
Guests were welcomed with sparkling Australian wines and canapés before sitting down to a seafood-led menu that demonstrates the versatility and premium quality of these products.
Chef Luciana Berry, semi-finalist on MasterChef: The Professionals and winner of Top Chef Brasil 2020, introduced each course and discussed the featured seafood suppliers throughout the afternoon.
Originally from Salvador in Brazil, Luciana is known for her ability to transform high-quality ingredients into refined, globally inspired dishes, making her an ideal guide for guests discovering Australia’s exceptional seafood.
Showcasing Australia’s Premium Seafood
The menu was designed to highlight the flavour profiles and textures of several distinctive species harvested from Australia’s nutrient-rich waters.
Highlights include:
- Western Rock Lobster roll with lemon mayo, produced by Brolos, prized for its sweet, rich flesh and crisp yet tender texture.
- Fremantle Octopus salad with capers, tomato and almonds. Known for its delicate sweetness and tender consistency, influenced by its natural diet of lobster and abalone.
- Glacier 51 Toothfish with Yumbah Aquaculture grilled abalone, soy, ginger and lime dressing. Produced from Austral Fisheries, a premium fish with a buttery mouthfeel and broad flakes, often compared to wagyu for its richness and versatility.
- Southern Rock Lobster and Spencer Gulf King Prawns grilled with garlic butter, harvested from the cold, pristine waters of Australia’s Southern Ocean.
Each course was paired with Australian wines from leading producers across Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia. All of the products showcased are available in the UK either in retailers such as Selfridges, Harrods, Ocado, Fish Society and Wholefoods or through innovative restaurant menus such as Nobu, Sexy Fish and Rockpool.
Strengthening UK–Australia Seafood Trade
The showcase comes three years after the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) came into effect and forms part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and availability of premium Australian seafood in the UK market.
“This event was about showcasing the extraordinary diversity and quality of seafood that Australia can offer the UK,” said Tanya Koicheva from Austrade.
“Three years into the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) came we’re seeing growing interest in premium, sustainably sourced products. Our goal is to introduce UK buyers, chefs and industry leaders to species that offer something truly unique and to help expand the diversity of Australian seafood imports into the UK.”
By bringing together producers, suppliers and culinary professionals, the Australian Seafood Showcase aims to strengthen trade connections and inspire new menu possibilities using some of Australia’s most distinctive seafood.
