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Charlotte Surf and Turf Cooking Class 2 hr 30 min
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- Charlotte
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cook a four-course surf-and-turf dinner in Charlotte, learning to sear filet, shape crab cakes and finish with crème brûlée.
About this tour
Recreate a polished steakhouse dinner in a hands-on Charlotte Surf and Turf Cooking Class. Over 150 minutes, a local chef guides you through a four-course menu, sharing practical techniques for confident cooking and elegant presentation. Start by shaping lump crab cakes with Dijon, Old Bay and panko, then learn to sear filet mignon and build a savory red wine shallot sauce. Make buttery garlic smashed Yukon Gold potatoes before finishing with crème brûlée, complete with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. Along the way, practice getting crab cakes to hold together, cooking steak evenly, reducing a pan sauce and achieving the right custard texture. The class is BYOB-friendly, so bring wine or beer to enjoy with the meal. If you have dietary needs or restrictions, let the chef know in advance; they will do their best to tailor the experience. Meet the chef inside the venue and settle in for an evening of cooking, learning and sharing a memorable meal. Book your Charlotte Surf and Turf Cooking Class and bring a little steakhouse flair to your home kitchen.
Highlights
- Shape crab cakes seasoned with Dijon, Old Bay and panko
- Sear filet mignon and make a red wine shallot sauce
- Prepare buttery garlic smashed Yukon Gold potatoes
- Finish with crème brûlée and its crisp caramelized topping
- Bring wine or beer to enjoy with your meal
What's included
Included
- BYOB-friendly Charlotte cooking experience
- Four-course surf-and-turf menu with crab cake, filet, potatoes and dessert
- Hands-on instruction in searing, sauce-making and dessert
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Important information
- Please share dietary needs or restrictions in advance; the chef will do their best to accommodate them
- The chef will meet you inside the venue
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Frequently asked questions
How long is the cooking class?
The class lasts 150 minutes.
What is on the menu?
The four-course menu features a crab cake, pan-seared filet mignon with red wine shallot sauce, garlic smashed Yukon Gold potatoes and crème brûlée.
Can I bring alcohol?
Yes. The experience is BYOB-friendly, and you can bring wine or beer to enjoy with the meal.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
Share dietary needs or restrictions in advance, and the chef will do their best to tailor the experience.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The venue and its areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
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