Masterclass with Joel Bickford

Joel Bickford Showcases Refined Seafood Cooking in Exclusive Masterclass

An exclusive culinary experience is set to spotlight the refined seafood cookery of Joel Bickford, Culinary Director of The Point* Group and the creative mind behind some of Sydney’s most acclaimed dining destinations, including Shell House and The International. Known for his elegant, flavour-driven approach, Bickford brings a contemporary edge to seafood, elevating simple ingredients into sophisticated, memorable dishes.

The session offers participants a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the city’s leading culinary figures as he demonstrates a selection of signature seafood snacks featured across his restaurant menus. Through live demonstration, he shares the techniques and flavour-building principles that underpin his distinctive style of cooking.

Participants will then move into a hands-on cooking experience, working alongside Bickford to recreate selected dishes in a guided and supportive environment. Along the way, they gain insight into professional kitchen methods, learning how precision, balance and restraint can transform seafood into refined yet approachable creations.

The class concludes with a tasting of the dishes prepared during the session, offering guests a deeper appreciation of modern seafood cuisine. Designed for both keen home cooks and food enthusiasts, the experience blends inspiration and technique, equipping participants with skills to confidently recreate elegant seafood dishes at home.