Al Brown’s Raw Kingfish with Oyster Cream, Apple and Lemon Oil
A luxe take on fresh simplicity Fresh, sustainable seafood, treated simply is Al Brown’s calling card. The New Zealand chef and restauranteur knows how to be indulgent though, and in this recipe the oyster cream, apple syrup and lemon oil create a visual treat that celebrates the kingfish cubes. Our only advice? Buy at a […]
NZ’s Al Brown all set to cross the Tasman
Leading New Zealand chef and restauranteur, Al Brown is bringing his informal, generous style to the festival’s Betta Home Living Cooking Demonstrations in May 2025. Through the back door of Al Brown’s beachside bach, a pad for informal living of the good life, New Zealand’s azure waters remind us of Wagonga Inlet. Leading NZ chef […]
Guest chef Mr Bold no stranger to Narooma’s bounty
Al Newbold of Mr Bold Narooma is a guest chef in the 2025 Betta Home Living Cooking Demonstration program with Courtney Roulston. Sitting in his kitchen garden on a summer afternoon, Narooma chef Al Newbold is enjoying the heady scents of the herbs as he contemplates what to feature in his bespoke menu this week. […]
How to Shuck Rock Oysters
Welcome to the art of oyster shucking! We believe it’s a life skill and it means you can enjoy freshly shucked oysters anytime you like, just about anywhere you like. You’ll find ‘whole’ or ‘live’ oysters for sale right across Rock Oyster Country and can often get a tip or two from the seller, check […]
Whale watching and oysters – the perfect pairing!
Every year, from May to November, the stunning coastline of Eurobodalla and Rock Oyster Country becomes the Humpback Highway, and a prime vantage point for one of nature’s greatest spectacles – travelling whales! The South Coast of NSW is a key part of their route as they` journey from their feeding grounds in Antarctica to the warmer […]
Outstanding Visitor Experience award celebrated
We’re celebrating! Narooma Oyster Festival is multi-award winning! Our love of the rock oyster is what drives us to strive for excellence and innovation when it comes to throwing Australia’s biggest shellabration, the Narooma Oyster Festival, and it is thrilling to be recognised for our efforts! Eurobodalla Shire Council Mayor Mat Hatcher, Narooma Rocks Chair […]
Kingfish Sashimi with Yuzu Truffle Dressing with Raku Dining
A master with the sushi blade Hao Chen, a Shanghai native, abandoned a future in computer science to chase his dream to become a sushi chef. He is now a master with the sushi blade and his Canberra restaurant Raku Dining has earned, and kept, several chefs hats. He says his journey is ongoing. We […]
Fish Curry with Lemongrass & Coconut by Courtney Roulston
A heartwarming, versatile dish – just add your favourite seafood In 2024 the impossibly talented Chef, Courtney Roulston took to our cooking demonstration stage for the third time – and her first time cooking! This is a versatile seafood curry that can adapt to the catch of the day, whether that be snapper, barramundi or […]
Eggplant & Prawn Dumplings by Serif Kaya, The Ottoman
Dumplings with a Turkish twist – and prawns! Ahead of reopening Canberra’s beloved The Ottoman, founder Serif Kaya visited Narooma to present Eggplant & Prawn Dumplings, transforming simple ingredients into gourmet fare. He also presented us with a second dish Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, accompanied by a vibrant eggplant relish. Eggplant and Prawn Dumplings Ingredients: • […]
Seared Tuna with Eggplant Relish by Serif Kaya, The Ottoman
An inventive, refined approach to classic Turkish fare Ahead of reopening Canberra’s beloved The Ottoman, founder Serif Kaya visited Narooma to present a seared Yellow Fin Tuna, accompanied by a vibrant eggplant relish. He also treated us with a second dish, Eggplant & Prawn Dumplings, transforming simple ingredients into gourmet fare. Seared Tuna with Eggplant […]
