Dad can be impossible to shop for. Ask them what they want for Father’s Day and the answer is usually, “Nothing.” But while dad may not have a wishlist, there is something he’ll never say no to: good food, great company and a reason to get the family together.
That’s why this year, Ocean Basket is inviting South Africans to swap the predictable gift for something more memorable by treating the dads and father figures in their lives to a seafood experience worth sharing.
The Gift Dad Actually Wants
Socks, tools and gadgets have long been Father’s Day staples, but dad probably has enough of all three. More families are swapping traditional gifts for shared experiences. It’s part of a growing shift towards experience-led gifting, where connection takes centre stage and quality time trumps another item destined for the junk drawer.
Leading Ocean Basket’s Father’s Day line-up is the Saucy Legends special for R145. Created for the dads who taught us how to ride a bike, braai like a pro, and tell a questionable joke, this bold seafood feast brings together five prince prawns, five full-shell mussels and 110g of crispy fried calamari heads, all drenched in OB’s famous spicy, creamy sauce and served with a generous helping of chips. It’s a little messy, a lot delicious, and best enjoyed with the people who know dad best.
You can also spoil him (or yourself) with the Reel Love Platter for R145, featuring a generous seafood feast piled high with golden fish, juicy prawns, crispy panko prawns and tender calamari, served with half chips and half rice. For dads who prefer their seafood rolled, the Sushi 14 special for R125 combines four saucy rainbow rolls, four rock shrimp tempura and six avo maki in one flavour-packed combo.
More Reasons to Celebrate at OB
If you’re looking for a way to make celebrating even more rewarding, the new Ocean Basket App lets you order favourites, earn rewards and unlock exclusive offers with just a few taps. And if luck is on dad’s side, you could leave with more than great memories. Through the “Burn the Bill” experience, you’ll get a chance to have your bill covered by Ocean Basket, turning the end of the meal into one last reason to smile.
“Father’s Day isn’t really about gifts. It’s about making time for the people who matter most,” says Cara Da Silva, Head of Marketing at Ocean Basket. “At Ocean Basket, we’ve always believed that food is about more than what’s on the plate. Father’s Day is an opportunity to pause, be present and celebrate the father figures who have shaped our lives. Whether it’s dad, grandpa, a stepdad, uncle or mentor, the moments they’ll remember most are often the simplest ones. We’re proud to create spaces where those moments can happen.”
Visit Ocean Basket until the 30th June to tuck into the Father’s Day specials, available in-store, takeaway and on the app. And while you’re at it, download the Ocean Basket App on iOS or Android to earn rewards, unlock exclusive offers and keep the good catches coming.
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