Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Learn the art of the classic Lowcountry boil with Captain Bryan right on the picturesque banks of Shem Creek. This private cooking class offers an authentic taste of Charleston culture as you dive into the shrimping industry’s history. Guests will meet at a specially designed food trailer with wrap around bar seating on the banks of the creek. Start by creating a fresh shrimp ceviche with local ingredients, then engage in a fun shrimp peeling competition. Under Captain Bryan’s guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare a mouthwatering Lowcountry Boil featuring local shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, seasoned to perfection. Enjoy your culinary creations in a relaxed setting, making this an unforgettable local experience.

Guests with shellfish allergies will not be able to join. Guests with dietary restrictions please note we cannot make substitutions. Solo travelers please kindly call to join the next available outing as we have capacity requirements.

Example Menu

Starter

Shrimp Ceviche

Local sourced shrimp with cucumber, red onion, tomato, green and red pepper, lime, lemon and cilantro.

Main

Lowcountry Boil

Local shrimp with Sausage, Potatoes, Corn, Onion, Old Bay seasoning, and several secret additions. Guests with shellfish allergies should not join.

Dessert

Prize

Winners of the shrimp peeling competition will take home a special sweet treat!

What's Included

Bottled water
Dinner
Per state law, alcoholic beverages are not included in this experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please take the gravel path at 248 Magwood Lane. Please park alongside the right side of gravel path (parallel to it) before reaching the end. From there guests can walk to the Backyard Boil Trailer.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Guests will start out meeting at the Backyard Boil Trailer which has wrap around bar seating and shade coverings. Capt B (a lifelong local) will introduce the shrimping industry and its affects on the area while teaching guests how to prepare a local shrimp ceviche. Guests will help participate in a shrimp peeling competition to learn how to peel shrimp effectively.

Once the ceviche is finished as an appetizer the Lowcountry Boil will be started and Capt B will reveal his families recipe and secret ingredients. Guests will learn proper timing and when to make additions of various items. Once finished guests will be able to enjoy this meal with sunset views of the most famous creek in Charleston.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Guests must be 21+
  • Guest with any dietary restrictions/ sensitivies/ allergies should not join
  • Guests under 21 are not allowed to join.
Supplied by Native Charleston Tours

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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Dinner
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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