Shellfish 101: Seafood Made Simple Cooking Class

The UK is home to some of the best seafood in the world, and is a major exporter of shellfish to Japan and squid to the Mediterranean – yet we rarely see it on our own dinner tables. Our class will help change that, giving you all the understanding and confidence to make it a regular part of your culinary repertoire. From sourcing to shucking, seasons to seasoning, we cover everything you need to master British shellfish and molluscs. We will make hand-dived scallops served in shell with a delicate sauce Veronique, before moving on to Asian-inspired mussels and prawns in broth, finishing with a simple, flavourful warm squid salad with orzo and rocket – all enjoyed with a complimentary glass of wine.

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Age Restriction: 18+, or 16+ accompanied by an adult also attending the class

Allergies & Diets: Allergens present in this class include wheat, fish, crustacean, milk, mollusc, soya, sulphur dioxide. (A complete list of the allergens in our cook school classes can be seen on this allergen matrix.) This class can be adapted to gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and halal diets. It cannot be adapted to kosher diets. If you have additional questions, please contact us at online@boroughkitchen.com – we will do our best to accommodate you.

Alcohol Policy: A glass of wine, beer, or a soft drink is included with the price of every cook school ticket. Please bring valid ID with you as we operate a 'Challenge 25' policy, where we reserve the right to check ID for any students under or around the age of 25. Any student who arrives to class intoxicated, or appears to be so during class, will be asked to leave and not qualify for a refund.

Cancellation Policy: You must contact us 10 working days before your class to be eligible for a full refund. You can transfer your seat to a different class up to 5 days before your class date. As this is a live ticketed event, we cannot make any exceptions. For our full T&C's, click here.

Accessibility: Our Battersea Cook School can be adapted for wheelchair users. Please contact our customer service team at online@boroughkitchen.com to discuss your needs, so that we can assist with the booking process.