A Seafood Affair – FAQ’s

FAQs

• What do I receive as part of my ticket?

  Ticket holders will receive:

  • A Seafood Affair Stamp Card
  • A Seafood Affair Map
  • SMM Market Bag
  • Food from each participating venue

• What's on the menu?

   

  • Aptus Seafood Grill – Hiramasa kingfish with orange, sesame and yuzu dressing
    
    
  • Bambu - Fried prawn dumplings with Bambu chilli XO sauce 
    
    
  • Burrata Bar - Aptus oyster with stracciatella, blueberry dressing and beetroot powder.
    
    
  • Claypots Evening Star – Sambal stingray
     
  • Cobb Lane Bakery - Wakame seaweed fougasse  
    
    
  • Gem Pier Seafood - Scallop mornay pie
    
    
  • Greek'n Out - Greek style calamari with yoghurt dipping sauce 
    
    
  • Pickadeli - Smoked chilli lime mussels with crusty bread
    
    
  • Simply Spanish – White anchovies on toast with sweet onion and chilli
    
    
  • SMITHBURG. – Mini hand cut potato cake with whipped lobster and salmon roe 
    
    
  • South Melbourne Seafoods - Fresh Fishermans basket (oysters, Morton Bay Bug and prawns)

   

  Please note, this menu is subject to change based on produce availability.

• How long will the event take?

  A Seafood Affair is a self-guided tour where you can roam around the Market in your own time, stopping along the way to enjoy some delicious food. There is no time limit, however, we recommend allowing 1-2 hours to complete the tour. Normal market hours apply with stalls inside the Market closing at 4pm Wednesday and Saturday and 5pm on Friday.

• What time is A Seafood Affair?

  There are two sessions on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, which take place between 12-22 June. You can select to purchase a ticket for 11am or 2pm.

• Where does A Seafood Affair start?

  When you arrive, please head to the Market Office in the Centre Aisle where you will receive your Seafood Affair Stamp Card, Map and Market Bag to start you on your journey. 

• Will there be allocated seating available at each venue?

  Ticket holders can choose to dine in participating venues (subject to availability) or opt for takeaway to enjoy while walking around the Market or dining in any of the Market’s public spaces.

• Where is the best place to park?

  Parking is available on the rooftop carpark (access via Coventry St) and York St carpark. There is also parking available in surrounding streets close to the Market. 

• Outdoor events / weather

  A Seafood Affair is an indoor event and will run rain, wind or shine. 

• Can I change the date of my ticket?

  We are unable to offer the transfer of tickets to a different date, please see the cancellation policy for more details.

• What is the cancellation policy?

  Cancellation by Ticket holder: In case a ticket holder wishes to cancel their ticket, they may do so up to 7 days prior to the event date, and they will receive a refund of the ticket price. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the event date.

  No-shows: If a ticket holder fails to show up for the event, no refund will be issued.

  Event Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the event is cancelled or rescheduled, all ticket holders will be notified via email and provided with information regarding the refund or rescheduling process.

  Force Majeure: In case of a natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other unforeseen circumstances, the event may be cancelled without notice. In such cases, ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible, and refunds will be issued in accordance with applicable laws.

• Who should I contact if I require a refund?

  Please email your booking details to smmmarketing@portphillip.vic.gov.au to request a refund, along with the reason for requesting the refund. Your request will be assessed by the South Melbourne Market team.