Take your seafood skills to the next level in this hands-on masterclass dedicated to the preparation, cooking and enjoyment of some of the sea’s most prized ingredients.
Many people enjoy shellfish and seafood in restaurants but are often unsure how to prepare it at home. In this immersive workshop, our chef will guide you through the essential techniques used by professionals, from shucking oysters and preparing prawns to butterflying mackerel and creating spectacular centrepiece dishes.
Combining demonstrations with plenty of practical cooking, you’ll learn how to handle a variety of seafood with confidence, understand what to look for when buying shellfish and discover cooking methods that bring out the very best flavours.
As each dish is completed, we’ll enjoy it together, fresh from the kitchen. Some preparations will be individual, while larger dishes will be created as a team, allowing you to experience a wider range of techniques and ingredients.
What You’ll Learn
- How to select and buy quality shellfish and seafood
- Oyster shucking techniques and safe handling
- Cleaning, debearding and preparing mussels
- How to butterfly and prepare whole mackerel
- De-veining, preparing and cooking prawns
- Seafood cooking techniques for maximum flavour and texture
- Sauces, dressings and accompaniments that enhance seafood dishes
- Creating impressive seafood centrepieces for entertaining
On the Menu
- Freshly Shucked Oysters
- Mussels with a Leeks, Cider & Clotted Cream sauce
- Butterfly Mackerel with Salsa Verde
- Prepared & Cooked King Prawns
- Salt-Baked Fish Showstopper
What’s Included
- Complimentary drink on arrival, more beverages can be purchased from the bar
- All ingredients, equipment and tuition
- A full seafood feast enjoyed throughout the class, extra can be taken home
- Recipe pack emailed after the event
- Expert chef guidance throughout
- The luxury of leaving the washing up to us
From mastering classic shellfish preparation to creating a stunning salt-baked fish worthy of the finest seafood restaurant, this masterclass is perfect for food lovers looking to expand their repertoire and bring restaurant-quality seafood dishes into their own kitchens.
