Cooking Class: Master an Elegant Shellfish Dinner
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Shelley invites all seafood lovers to gather in the kitchen to create a fabulous three-course meal from the bounty of the sea!
You'll begin with a demonstration on mussels Roberto — a twist on a savory seafood favorite — with applewood smoked bacon, fresh herbs, beer and clam juice used to enhance the broth, to be sopped up with French crusty bread. Next up, you'll create a flavorful dish of jumbo tiger shrimp tossed in scampi and served over spaghetti squash. You'll finalize the spread with colorful and sweet mixed berry shortcakes!
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Mussels Roberto and Crusty French Bread
Steamed in a spicy tomato broth With applewood smoked bacon
Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Spaghetti Squash
Sautéed in a white wine butter sauce With fresh herbs
Mixed Berry Shortcakes
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGourmet, Pescatarian, New American, Couples, Date Night
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Classpop! Guest Reviews for this experience
Jonte
13 Apr 2023
I recently attended a cooking class that was a complete disaster. The chef leading the class was incredibly disorganized and unprofessional, which made for an extremely frustrating experience. To begin with, the chef didn't seem to have any regard for the dietary restrictions of some of the guests. Despite being informed in advance, the chef continued to use ingredients that were not suitable for everyone, which was extremely disappointing and showed a complete lack of consideration. The chef separated the class into two groups. However, towards the end, the chef mixed the ingredients together. This was not dietarily suitable for some members of the class. Furthermore, the chef was not professional in the slightest. During the class, the chef took a personal phone call, which was incredibly distracting and made it difficult to concentrate on the lesson. It was clear that the chef was not invested in teaching the class and didn't care about the participants' experience. What's more, instead of allowing us to do all of the cooking ourselves, the chef cooked the majority of the food. This meant that we didn't get the hands-on experience that we were expecting and ended up feeling like we were just watching the chef cook. To make matters worse, the chef was negative towards one of the guests, which created an uncomfortable atmosphere for everyone. It was clear that the chef lacked the people skills necessary to effectively lead a cooking class. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with the class. The chef's lack of organization, disregard for dietary restrictions, unprofessional behavior, and negative attitude, coupled with the fact that we didn't get to do much cooking ourselves, made for a terrible experience.
Classpop! Guest Reviews for other experiences with Chef Shelley
Kenysha
06 Jul 2023
Chef Shelley was a joy to cook with and learn from. She has a wealth of stories due to her many experiences as a chef, restauranteur, and more! She was welcoming and the food was YUM-mazing! We went for a company team building and we’re really able to unwind and enjoy. We highly recommend!
Mary
27 Apr 2023
Chef Shelley provided a really high energy and fun atmosphere for our cooking class. From the second we walked in she had us dancing! Her place was nice and organized—perfect for hosting a class like this. Thanks chef!
Event location: Washington, D.C.
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Meet your chef
Chef Shelley is a professional chef, cooking instructor and event planner with over 30 years of experience. Her professional background is impressive and diverse. She has cooked for many celebrities and well-known dignitaries throughout her career. She is the former owner of a popular Brooklyn restaurant and has hosted many dining events. Chef Shelley also specializes in a wide array of cooking classes for children and adults.
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