The bubbles are poured and the beers are cold, friends are arriving to enjoy the best of the season. Seafood snacks are just made for sharing with fresh flavours, more than a hint of luxury and plenty of wow factor. We asked some of Auckland’s top chefs for their best recipes for seafood treats to kick off your summer entertaining.

SID SAHRAWAT, CASSIA

GIDEON LANDMAN, BADUZZI

LESLIE HOTTIAUX, APÉRO

SAMIR ALLEN, GEMMAYZE ST