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Cooking Class: Mastering Creole Soul Cooking
Let the good times roll in this hands-on cooking class, which is centered on the timeless creations of Bourbon Street. Chef Shelley teaches traditional cooking that highlights the distinctive culinary character of the American South. First on the menu are authentic hush puppies: this unique version is made with fresh blue crab and fiery Cajun spice. It’s then on to jambalaya with rice, fresh coastal shrimp, sausage and chicken stewed in a spicy tomato broth. You’ll finish the meal on a sweet note with a white chocolate bread pudding served with warm rum sauce.
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Blue Crab Hush Puppies
With cornmeal and Cajun spices
Coastal Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
With hormone-free chicken, long grain rice and spicy tomato broth
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
With French bread and warm rum sauce
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Group, Gourmet, Beginner, 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
Sue and Mark
09 Mar 2023
Chef Shelley was engaging, the rest of the class was good company, I learned some new cooking tips and the food was delicious!
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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!
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.
Event location: Washington, D.C.
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Exact location is provided after booking.
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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