Meet Courtney Roulston and Daniel Rankin on Friday 23 October for live cooking at the Sydney Fish Market. Two standout food personalities, two distinct cooking styles and one shared love of great seafood, live at Sydney Seafood School.
MEET COURTNEY ROULSTON AND DANIEL RANKIN
Courtney Roulston
Australian chef and TV personality Courtney Roulston is known for simple, delicious food that celebrates great produce. Growing up fishing with her dad, she has a lifelong connection to seafood and the ocean.
Daniel Rankin
Samoa-born, Auckland-based Daniel Rankin is the creator behind Man Can Cook NZ, bringing bold flavours, playful cooking and plenty of personality to social media. He grew up fishing and cooking with his family in Samoa, shaping his lifelong love of seafood and the ocean.
A special Sydney food experience
Join Courtney Roulston and Daniel Rankin for an intimate live seafood experience at Sydney Seafood School. For one day only, two standout food personalities bring together distinct cooking styles, great seafood, personal stories and a shared connection to the ocean.
What to expect:
- Welcome glass of prosecco or Capi burnt pineapple or pink grapefruit sparkling
- A wide selection of hot and cold canapés and two substantial premium canapés (e.g. fish taco, lobster roll)
- Live cooking with Courtney Roulston and Daniel Rankin
- Conversation, cooking tips and audience Q&A
- Meet-and-photo opportunity with both cooks
- Take-home goodie bag worth at least $25
Tickets start at $79.
Choose your session
Your Sydney food experience awaits. Join us on Friday, 23 October at the Sydney Fish Market for live cooking, seafood tastings and entertainment this October.
Great seafood deserves a future
One Ocean. Two Cooks. is presented by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit working to help protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future by recognising and rewarding sustainable fishing.
If you're looking for something to do in Sydney this October, then this event is a fun experience with a partner or friends. Whether its a date night on a Friday in Sydney or a fun group event in October, this promises to be memorable and unique.
The live cooking experience at the Sydney Fish Market is designed to make sustainable seafood delicious, approachable and easy to enjoy, while helping more people understand the choices that can support healthy oceans and seafood for the future.
FAQs
What is One Ocean. Two Cooks?
One Ocean. Two Cooks. is a special one-off Sydney cooking event on Friday 23 October 2026. Its part of a wider campaign from international non-profit the Marine Stewardship Council designed to raise awareness of sustainable fishing and choosing sustainable seafood.
Is this a cooking class?
The event is a cooking demonstration rather than a class, though you'll learn some pro cooking tips and inspiration.
What is included in the ticket?
Your ticket includes a drink on arrival, a cooking demonstration, the chance to meet and have a photograph with Courtney Roulston and Daniel Rankin, sustainable seafood canapes and a goodie bag filled with MSC certified product.
Where is the event being held?
The event is being held at the Ngara Room in the Sydney Seafood School at the Sydney Fish Market located at 1 Bridge Rd, Glebe NSW 2037.
Who are Courtney Roulston and Daniel Rankin?
Courtney Roulston is a TV personality known for MasterChef and Chef's Ahoy. Daniel Rankin is a social media personality known as Man Can Cook NZ.
Is food included?
The event includes sustainable seafood tastings. Expect to sample MSC certified tuna, octopus, prawns, lobster and hoki.
Are drinks included?
You'll receive a glass of prosecco or a mocktail on arrival and there's a fully stocked bar for additional purchases.
How long does the event run?
The event runs for two hours. Its recommended you arrive a little early.
What time are the afternoon and evening sessions?
The afternoon session runs from 3:30-5:30 pm and the evening session from 6:30-8:30 pm.
How do I get to Sydney Seafood School?
Enter the main market building and go to the western end. Access to the mezzanine level is via Lift P1 (located near Mayfarm Flowers and Lua by Luke Nguyen).
Is the event suitable for dietary requirements?
Yes, you may indicate your dietary requirements when purchasing your ticket.
Is the event accessible?
