Mussel Madness

07/06/2026

27/05/2026

Mussel Madness South Island team are excited to be heading to the Ashburton Glow Festival this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, and we can’t wait to be part of what is going to be an incredible event.

Come along and enjoy the amazing lights, fantastic atmosphere, and while you’re there, grab something delicious to eat from us.

On the menu this weekend:

• Beautiful seafood chowder – also served in our warm, toasty cob loaf
• Fresh mussel fritters
• Succulent pāua fritters
• Our popular stacked corn fritters
• Fish and chips
• Hot chips

It’s shaping up to be a fantastic few nights with lots to see and do. We’re really looking forward to seeing everybody, sharing some great food, and being part of the festival atmosphere.

See you Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at the Ashburton Glow Festival!

02/05/2026

The Mussel Madness South Island team are back at the Riccarton Sunday Market today!

The sun’s shining and it’s shaping up to be a beautiful day — perfect for getting out and enjoying some great food.

On the menu today:
• Seafood chowder
• Mussel fritters
• Pāua fritters
• Hot fish & chips
• Hot chips

We’re also excited to introduce some new menu items:
• Stacked corn fritters with fresh guacamole
• Seafood chowder served in a warm, crusty cob loaf (back again after a great response last week)
• Chilli con carne in a cob loaf

Come down, say hello, and try something new — we’d love to see you here!

26/04/2026

🌙 Mussel Madness South Island – Riccarton Night Market 🌙

We’re down at the Riccarton Night Market tonight, just by the Riccarton Racecourse, and it’s shaping up to be a great evening!

On the menu:
• Fresh mussel fritters
• Delicious pāua fritters
• Beautiful, warming seafood chowder

⭐ Tonight’s special: Stacked corn fritters topped with fresh, tasty guacamole ⭐

Come on down, grab something for dinner, and say g’day. Would be great to see you all!

Cheers,
Mussel Madness South Island

25/04/2026

Tomorrow we’re back at the Riccarton Sunday Market and we’ve got something new for you to try.

Introducing our Seafood Chowder Cob – our popular, hearty seafood chowder served inside a fresh, crusty, toasted ciabatta cob. Warm, comforting, and packed full of flavour.

We’re excited to roll this one out and see what you think. If you’re heading down tomorrow, come and give it a try.

See you there.

18/04/2026

We’re back!

The Mussel Madness South Island team are excited to be back at the Riccarton Sunday Market today — it’s been a while and we can’t wait to see everyone again.

On the menu:
• Pāua fritters
• Mussel fritters
• Seafood chowder
• Hot chips
• Fish and chips

Come down, grab some great food, and say hello. Looking forward to catching up with you all!

02/04/2026

✈️ Mussel Madness is heading to Warbirds Over Wānaka! ✈️

The South Island Mussel Madness team is absolutely pumped to be down at Warbirds Over Wanaka this weekend! This is one we’ve been looking forward to for a long time, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible few days.

We’ll be there Friday, Saturday & Sunday, serving up all your favourites:
• Fresh Mussel Fritters
• Delicious Pāua Fritters
• Hot Seafood Chowder (perfect for those cooler moments)
• Fresh Marinated Fish / Ceviche
• Classic Fish & Chips
• Crispy Hot Chips
• And our Crayfish Cheese Rolls 🦞

Whether you’re there for the planes, the atmosphere, or the food — make sure you come and see us!

It’s going to be an amazing weekend, and we can’t wait to be part of it.

Come say hi, grab a feed, and enjoy the show!

— Mussel Madness South Island

21/03/2026

We’re BACK at the Riccarton Sunday Market today! 🙌

It’s been a little while since we’ve been here, so it’s awesome to be back and we’re looking forward to catching up with everyone again.

We’ve got the big trailer out today (after a small hiccup with the little one!), so we’re all set and ready to go with a great lineup of your favourites 👇

• Fresh Mussel Fritters
• Pāua Fritters
• Ceviche / Marinated Fish
• Seafood Chowder

It’s shaping up to be a great day, so come down, say hello, and grab some of your favourite seafood treats.

Can’t wait to see you all at the Riccarton Sunday Market!

— Mussel Madness South Island 🐚

20/03/2026

☀️ Timaru, we’re here! ☀️

The Mussel Madness South Island team are down at the Caroline Bay Rock & Hop today, and what a day for it — not a cloud in the sky! 😎

Come on down and see us before 4pm and grab something delicious from the menu:
• Hot chips 🍟
• Fish & chips 🐟
• Mussel fritters 🦪
• Pāua fritters
• Fresh marinated fish / ceviche 🐟🍋
• Hearty seafood chowder 🥣

It’s a great day out — awesome cars, great vibes, and even better food!

We’d love to see you there and share some of our seafood favourites with you.

*— Mussel Madness South Island

17/01/2026

The Mussel Madness South Island team are back today at the Riccarton Sunday Market 🙌

We’ve got beautiful fresh mussel fritters and pāua fritters cooked hot and ready to go. We also have fresh golden Corn Fritters as well as Marinated Fish / Ceviche and our wonderfull Seafood Chowder

It’s a stunning day out, so come down, say hello, and grab some seafood favourites — we’re really keen to see everyone!

See you at the Riccarton Sunday Market 🦪✨

—
Mussel Madness South Island

03/01/2026

☀️ We’re at the Riccarton Sunday Market today! ☀️

The South Island Mussel Madness Team is down at the market with all your favourites:
🦪 Fresh mussel fritters
🌊 Pāua fritters
🌽 Corn fritters
🐟 A beautiful fresh marinated fish / ceviche

The sun’s out and it’s a great day to be at the market. Come down, say hello, and grab something tasty — we’d love to see you!

15/12/2025

🎄 Kai at Ngā Puna Wai – This Wednesday! 🎄

The Mussel Madness South Island team are excited to be part of Kai at Ngā Puna Wai this Wednesday, 17th December, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

You’ll find us on the café lawn at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Complex, serving up all your favourites:
🦪 Fresh mussel fritters
🐚 Pāua fritters
🍟 Hot chips
🐟 Fish & chips
🥗 Fresh ceviche

It’s the perfect chance to grab some delicious seafood, relax, and enjoy some Christmas kai just before the big day 🎅✨
We’d love to see you down there — it’s always a great atmosphere and a fantastic way to spend the evening.

See you Wednesday!
– Mussel Madness South Island 💙