Cooking Class: Make Street Style Tacos and Salsa With Chef Shawnie
Make authentic street tacos from scratch with Chef Shawnie in this cooking class.
You will start by combining masa corn flour, salt and water into a proper tortilla dough, pressing and cooking it until you have the real thing, warm, pliable and nothing like the ones from a packet. Then you will build two classic accompaniments from scratch: a fresh guacamole with avocado, onion, garlic, cumin, tomatoes and lime juice, and a vibrant salsa roja with tomatoes, onion, garlic and cilantro that brings just the right amount of heat. Both can be dialled up with jalapeño if you like things on the spicier side. Book your class today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Shawnie
- An authentic dumpling-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Columbus (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
- A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Shawnie, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly dumpling-making class in Columbus with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Street Style Tacos, Guacamole and Salsa
Masa Tortillas
With masa corn flour, salt and water, with an optional flour tortilla substitution
Guacamole
With avocado, onion, garlic, cumin, tomatoes and lime juice, with optional jalapeño
Salsa Roja
With tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, spices and cilantro
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsBeginner, Date Night, Mexican, Latin
- Plan your visit to the class by visiting: https://www.wyandottewinery.com/plan-your-visit Parking is available on-site. We also invite you to arrive a little early and enjoy a delicious light bites available for purchase directly from the venue, before the class begins if you wish
Outside Reviews for Chef Shawnie
Nathalie
20 Mar 2026
Chef Shawnie's experience spans multiple cuisines. She loves to share stories about Wanderlust Tours, a boutique culinary travel company she founded in 2023, which take you down a trip to hands-on villa cooking classes and regional culinary workshops - from teaching pasta-making in Italy to preparing seafood in France. Her friendly and approachable personality are an added bonus to welcome into your home.
Event location: 4640 Wyandotte Dr, Columbus, OH, 43230
Venue Type: Bar
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Chef Shawnie is a culinary instructor and food writer known for bringing globally inspired flavors into every class. Drawing from her experience living and working throughout Europe, she creates travel-driven menus that highlight the connection between cuisine, culture and tradition. As a resident chef in Columbus, she leads engaging, hands-on sessions with a warm and approachable style, helping you build confidence in the kitchen while discovering new techniques and flavors.
