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Bayou Bash

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $85
  • 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this culinary class:

Let the good times roll as you explore the vibrant flavors of The Big Easy and bayou beyond! 

Menu:

  • Muffuletta Salad with Olives, Pepper, Salami and Provolone
  • Crispy Cornmeal-Fried Oysters with Remoulade
  • Gumbo with Crawfish and Andouille Sausage
  • Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Skills covered in class:

  • Getting familiar with Cajun and Creole ingredients
  • Selecting and deep frying oysters
  • Balancing flavors
  • Working with fresh herbs and spices
  • Working with crawfish tails
  • Preparing roux
  • Steaming rice
  • Making and baking custard

Due to the layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people. Parties of 6 or more will be directed to our private events department so we can accommodate them appropriately. 

School Notes:
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  • Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

  • Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

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