Cooking Class - Handling Fresh Seafood in the Kitchen

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In this class, you'll learn the basics of safely handling and cooking fresh seafood at home.

If you've always wondered how to safely handle seafood or are interested in working with raw fish, this introductory class will help you get started. Chef Bahr covers how to use multiple ingredients from the sea, and explains how to tell if seafood is fresh and clean.

Aside from learning how to properly handle fish, you'll take home a diverse array of recipes and techniques from a wide range of culinary traditions. This class includes tricks on shucking oysters, and methods to filet and slice fish for a tangy jalapeño lime carpaccio. Chef Bahr will explain how to clean salmon for fresh poke and how to prepare a seafood paella. After enjoying these fruits of the sea, you'll finish your seafood education on a sweet note with rich chocolate custard served with berries and shortcake crumbles.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Oysters

Lesson on how to shuck fresh oysters

Branzino Carpaccio

With mint, jalapeno, lime, olive oil and fleur de sel

Salmon Poke

With ponzu, seaweed salad, avocado and toasted sesame seeds

Paella del Mar

With mussels, clams, shrimp and squid

Chocolate Custard

With fresh berries and shortcake crumbles

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 12
Meal Courses 5
Event Duration 3 hours
Labels Date Night, Fusion, Gourmet, Pescatarian

Reviews guests left for this experience

Andrea

13 Sep 2017

Chef Bahr was the perfect combination of host and instructor. Clearly explained and demonstrated everything while encouraging a fun atmosphere. Great venue for a beautiful late summer evening with windows/doors open, would be cozy in cold weather. Techniques learned will be useful in the future. He also discussed different varieties of oysters, types of fish to use for the various recipes, how to choose an oyster shucking knife, what to look for when buying fresh seafood, etc. Took "Handling Fresh Seafood" and will take another class soon.

Laura

13 Sep 2017

This was not only informative but so much fun. Chef Bahr has an easygoing nature and makes everyone welcome. Plus the food was delicious!

Marybeth

13 Sep 2017

What a wonderful experience. The food was awesome he was amazing and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Munny

05 Jun 2017

Chef Bahr was so laid-back, knowledgeable and made the class so much fun (not to mention the food was delish)! I definitely want to go to another class, I would recommend this to anyone who loves food, wants to learn and likes to have a good time!

Chaniya

20 May 2017

I had a great time with my first Cozymeal and cooking class with Chef Bahr! The chef was knowledgeable, patient and had a great sense of humor. We learned to make chocolate custard shuck oysters, sliced fresh raw Branzino fish for carpaccio, made Salmon poke, and watched how Chef Bar prepared paella before it went to the oven for us to share a perfect end to the night. Chef Bahr was personable and made us feel welcome. Since it was a small group (of 7) prepping at one table, it allowed us to be intimate and it was just like having friends over at your home, cooking, and having great conversations over wine and beer. (It’s BYOB! Although you can get drinks at the bar). Great vibe and energy amongst the group. The class on was hand-ons and we learned a lot of helpful tips and tricks on handling seafood, food shopping and we all shared our love of food and favorites eats around the city. The recipes were easy to follow. The food was fresh, delicious and plenty for everyone – we practically licked everything off the plate! With the time allotted, the class was well organized – we created a 5-course meal in 3 hours and we got to eat it! And best of all it was a relaxed experience – no pressure to rush through and to finish on time. In fact, we lingered after just chatting and friending each other on Facebook! I came alone and had a memorable experience. And of course it’s great for dates and having fun with a friend. I can’t wait to get those recipes from Chef Bahr! Thank you!

kyall

16 May 2017

Was a great teacher and provided a nice atmosphere for total strangers to come together and collaboratively cook and learn together in a fun environment - oh yeah and the recipes and food we produced were great too! Well done chef thanks!

Kim

14 May 2017

Chef Bahr is a fantastic host chef, offering a relaxed and open kitchen lesson within a cozy setting. Questions can be asked at any time and Chef Bahr's tips from sourcing the freshest seafood down to slicing techniques were all highly valued. My confidence in attempting different seafood recipes at a top tier restaurant quality has increased immensely. Looking forward to the next Cozymeal experience!

Neema

10 May 2017

Loved how interactive the chef and staff was. The explanations and debunking myths around seafood was very helpful. Overall a great experience with great people.

Len

28 Apr 2017

Chef Bahr was absolutely amazing. Such a kind and patient person who made me and my date feel so special. The ultimate date night event!! Thank you Chef Bahr. Food was amazing too!

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Bahr

Kristina

12 Nov 2017

Wonderful! I'm a foodie, but have only basic experience in cooking. Chef Bahr was unfailing patient and good-humored, and took time to explain each step and technique. As for the menu, it was not only tantalizing to read, but proved absolutely delicious! This was my birthday gift, and I was so happy with the whole experience-thank you!!

Mike

10 Nov 2017

A wonderful experience start to finish for a birthday gift. Chef Bahr had the right mix of hospitality, demonstration, hands-on participation by us, appealing/accessible menu, inviting atmosphere. His colleagues were very helpful too. The dishes turned out as delicious and ample as we could imagine. He set the agenda early and stuck to it. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants to create a memorable experience for themselves or others. MT

Andrew

26 May 2017

Incredible experience from beginning to end. Chef Bahr was lively, fun and interactive, but also very helpful. The Catalan cuisine was delicious. Would highly recommend!

Barbara

26 May 2017

A great time was had by all! We learned a lot, ate a lot and met new friends. What more could you ask for? Thank you Chef Bahr, you were a wonderful teacher, witty and charming. Can't wait to see you next year when we return to NYC!

Mark

09 Mar 2017

Knowing that we were going to prepare a Paella dish, one of my favorites, but also knowing how involved it is, I was a little apprehensive at first. Chef Bahr thoroughly explained the classic preparation, but then proceeded to demystify the dish to make it more approachable. The end result was a delicious pan of Paella, that if not for the street sounds of NYC, you would have thought you were in Spain. Chef Bahr is an excellent teacher. Very knowledgeable about his dishes, approaches cooking thoughtfully, not only to make it fun, but also to maximize time.