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Seafood 101 | Mastering Shellfish: A Hands-On Class - $165 ($120 Youth)

Hands-On Shellfish Masterclass

Dive into the art of shellfish in this immersive, chef-led masterclass at Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School. Designed for curious home cooks and seafood lovers alike, this hands-on experience focuses on building confidence with some of the kitchen’s most impressive ingredients.

The class begins with a focused chef demonstration covering selection, storage, and proper handling of fresh shellfish. You’ll learn the key techniques that ensure safety, flavor, and perfect texture every time. Then, guided step-by-step by our culinary instructor, you’ll roll up your sleeves to clean, prepare, and cook a variety of shellfish dishes with professional precision.

Along the way, the chef shares practical tips for seasoning, heat control, and timing—demystifying shellfish so you can recreate restaurant-quality results at home.

Once the cooking is complete, we’ll gather to enjoy the fruits of your work together.

Format: demonstration + hands-on cooking
Focus: technique-driven shellfish preparation
Best for: seafood lovers and confident beginners
You’ll leave with: practical skills, chef insights, and elevated confidence with shellfish

Come ready to get hands-on and master the sea.

Menu:

Oysters on the Half Shell | cucumber mint mignonette, horseradish, lemon

West Coast Steamer Pot | salt spring island mussels, manila clams, pacific prawns, garlic, tomatoes, herbs, white wine, cream

Seared Scallops | miso sake beurre blanc, microgreens

Dungeness Crab Cakes | sofrito, tarragon, citrus slawSous Vide

Lemon Crème Brûlée | caramelized sugar, shortbread cookie

Dinner will be served with seasonal vegetables and roasted new potatoes to accompany your shellfish.

Enjoy a curated menu of wine, beer, and craft cocktails designed by our sommelier and mixologist, plus espresso beverages and non-alcoholic options, all available for purchase during the class.

Skills Covered

Selecting and storing fresh shellfish
Safe handling and cleaning techniques
Proper shucking of oysters and/or clams
Building quick seafood stocks or pan sauces
Mastering high-heat shellfish cookery (sautéing, steaming, or grilling)
Achieving ideal doneness and texture
Balancing shellfish with aromatics, butter, wine, and citrus
Timing multiple shellfish components
Chef tips for sourcing and cooking shellfish confidently at home

Save with our youth ticket pricing option—ideal for young cooking enthusiasts!

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Cancellation policy: In the event you need to cancel, we offer credit or a rescheduled class based on notice provided as follows:

31+ days of notice - 100% refund to original payment method less 15% administration fee
14 to 30 days of notice – 100% of class value returned as class credit
3 to 14 days of notice – 50% of class value returned as class credit
0 to 3 days (72 hours) of notice and no-shows – 0% of class value returned

Cancellation arrangements can be made only by telephone at (250) 763-9500 ext 111

This policy is non-negotiable for any reason, including but not limited to weather and illness.

Class credit is not transferable to retail purchases at Lakehouse Home Store.

We reserve the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or low class registration. We will reach out to you to arrange a refund or to reschedule your class.

A waiver must be signed by all guests prior to the start of the class.

We welcome youth as participants in our kitchen but ask that youth 18 and younger attend class with an adult. We encourage you to make sure the class topic is a good choice for them, and that their maturity level is ready for 2-3 hours of instruction.

Participants must be 19+ for our alcoholic beverage education classes.

Food Allergies: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please call 250-763-9520 or email info@lakehousekitchens.com so that we may assess if accommodations can be made to the class menu. You are always welcome to attend to learn, eating is up to you! Allergies are the responsibility of the guest and not of the Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School. We are unable to take responsibility for allergic reactions to foodstuffs. Be advised that our kitchens are not a gluten or nut-free environment.

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Seafood 101 | Mastering Shellfish: A Hands-On Class - $165 ($120 Youth)

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