Discover Charleston's Culinary Heritage

Join us for an immersive cooking adventure in Charleston's historic French Quarter, where tradition meets flavor in a hands-on culinary experience led by seasoned experts.

A variety of gourmet dishes are artistically arranged on a wooden table. A black cast iron skillet contains seafood including shrimp and mussels accompanied by a slice of toasted bread. Nearby, a white plate holds a creamy dish adorned with a small garnish. A rectangular black platter features meat or poultry pieces with sesame seeds and greens. At the bottom of the image, a stoneware dish presents sliced meat served in a flavorful sauce with garnishes of greens and red chili peppers. Two glasses of wine, one white and one red, complement the dining setup.
A variety of gourmet dishes are artistically arranged on a wooden table. A black cast iron skillet contains seafood including shrimp and mussels accompanied by a slice of toasted bread. Nearby, a white plate holds a creamy dish adorned with a small garnish. A rectangular black platter features meat or poultry pieces with sesame seeds and greens. At the bottom of the image, a stoneware dish presents sliced meat served in a flavorful sauce with garnishes of greens and red chili peppers. Two glasses of wine, one white and one red, complement the dining setup.

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Explore Charleston's rich culinary history through immersive cooking classes.

A rustic kitchen setting features a wooden table with various cooking tools and ingredients. There is a plate of red crustaceans, possibly crayfish, a selection of bowls and pots, a basket filled with walnuts, and several vintage kitchen tools including a cutting board, cleaver, and nutcracker.
A rustic kitchen setting features a wooden table with various cooking tools and ingredients. There is a plate of red crustaceans, possibly crayfish, a selection of bowls and pots, a basket filled with walnuts, and several vintage kitchen tools including a cutting board, cleaver, and nutcracker.
A rustic outdoor cooking area with a large metal pot and a pan sitting on a brick stove. Steam is rising from the pan, creating a hazy atmosphere. A stack of cut firewood is arranged neatly against the brick wall, suggesting a traditional cooking method.
A rustic outdoor cooking area with a large metal pot and a pan sitting on a brick stove. Steam is rising from the pan, creating a hazy atmosphere. A stack of cut firewood is arranged neatly against the brick wall, suggesting a traditional cooking method.
A culinary presentation featuring plantain cups filled with a creamy shrimp mixture is placed on a rectangular dish. Accompanied by fresh parsley sprigs, the setup includes a single red rose and a small, clear glass container with purple and green leaves. A dark wooden table serves as the background, with a menu titled 'JessMar Cafeteria' nearby.
A culinary presentation featuring plantain cups filled with a creamy shrimp mixture is placed on a rectangular dish. Accompanied by fresh parsley sprigs, the setup includes a single red rose and a small, clear glass container with purple and green leaves. A dark wooden table serves as the background, with a menu titled 'JessMar Cafeteria' nearby.
A rustic cooking scene with a black cast iron pot placed on a hearth. The pot, filled with bones and vegetables, is simmering amidst grey ashes, and another pot can be seen in the background. The surrounding bricks are darkened with soot, evoking an old-world kitchen atmosphere.
A rustic cooking scene with a black cast iron pot placed on a hearth. The pot, filled with bones and vegetables, is simmering amidst grey ashes, and another pot can be seen in the background. The surrounding bricks are darkened with soot, evoking an old-world kitchen atmosphere.
A chef wearing an apron and gloves is focused on preparing a dish in a dimly lit kitchen. The chef holds a pot over a plate, carefully arranging the food. The atmosphere is intimate and concentrated, emphasizing the art and skill of culinary creation.
A chef wearing an apron and gloves is focused on preparing a dish in a dimly lit kitchen. The chef holds a pot over a plate, carefully arranging the food. The atmosphere is intimate and concentrated, emphasizing the art and skill of culinary creation.
A large metal pan filled with various ingredients is being stirred by a person. Steam rises from the pan, indicating cooking in progress. The setting appears to be outdoors with visible blue railings and people nearby.
A large metal pan filled with various ingredients is being stirred by a person. Steam rises from the pan, indicating cooking in progress. The setting appears to be outdoors with visible blue railings and people nearby.