Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek

5.0 (39 reviews) Mount Pleasant, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

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

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.

  1. Shem Creek Park

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Uber or Lyft is recommended! gravel parking lot at 102 Haddrell Street. Please park alongside the left side of gravel lot before reaching the end. From there guests can walk to the Backyard Boil Trailer along the water. Parking is also available along haddrell street (if no signs are present)

End point

Uber or Lyft is recommended! gravel parking lot at 102 Haddrell Street. Please park alongside the left side of gravel lot before reaching the end. From there guests can walk to the Backyard Boil Trailer along the water. Parking is also available along haddrell street (if no signs are present)

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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