Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek

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Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek

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 US$93.67  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Master the Lowcountry boil with Captain Bryan by Shem Creek. Create fresh ceviche, explore shrimp history, and savor local flavors. A true Charleston culinary journey awaits!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

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

What You Get

Bottled water
Dinner
Alcoholic beverages
Per state law, alcoholic beverages are not included in this experience.

Good To Know

  • Guest with any dietary restrictions/ sensitivies/ allergies should not join
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Guests under 21 are not allowed to join.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Guests must be 21+

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

102 Haddrell St, Haddrell Street, Charleston County South Carolina, United States, US, 29464

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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

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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Excellent
July 06, 2026

Very cool. Told us history about shrimping. The shrimp were pretty good. Captain Brian was very friendly.

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Amazing Local Experience
June 26, 2026

This Shrimp Boil with Capt. Bryan was one of our favorite nights we had in Charleston. Highly recommend this activity to anyone looking for a local experience away from the hustle of downtown Charl...read more

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Awesome dinner experience
June 19, 2026

These guys were awesome! We had a group of 30 down for a bachelor party and the team showed up and more than exceeded expectations. Everything was perfect and can’t wait to book another outing with...read more

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Killer seafood boil
June 19, 2026

Awesome experience, amazing food, great people - highly recommend

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Feeding the masses with ceviche and boil
June 19, 2026

These guys are pros! Showed up on time with a very cool trailer. All the food was super fresh and cooked to perfection. Managed to feed 35 hungry guys with plenty of leftovers. Brought tables to e...read more

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