Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek

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Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Native Charleston Tours

Ages: Adults (21–98 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Dinner

Not included

Not included: Per state law, alcoholic beverages are not included in this experience.

Itinerary

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.

Stop 1
Shem Creek Park

Shrimp Ceviche — Local sourced shrimp with cucumber, red onion, tomato, green and red pepper, lime, lemon and cilantro. · Lowcountry Boil — Local shrimp with Sausage, Potatoes, Corn, Onion, Old Bay seasoning, and several secret additions. Guests with shellfish allergies should not join. · Prize — Winners of the shrimp peeling competition will take home a special sweet treat!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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)

Using your ticket

If you are booking thru a 3rd party (Bonvoy, Expedia, ect) Sometimes your phone number is not transferred over to my reservation system. In case of cancellations due to weather ect... I need a way to contact you. Please txt me at 8437808557 to confirm your booking and leave a valid number to reach out. Thanks!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.