Cooking classes in Charleston
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Charleston home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Charleston is warmest in July at about 91°F (33°C).
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Top cooking classes in Charleston
Hands-on Cooking Class in CharlestonFrom $99View 
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking ClassFrom $250View
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What to eat and drink in Charleston
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- She-crab soup
- A creamy crab soup made with crab roe and a splash of sherry.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Charleston month by month
Averages for Charleston Int'l, South Carolina, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 60 (16) | 64 (18) | 70 (21) | 77 (25) | 84 (29) | 89 (31) | 91 (33) | 90 (32) | 85 (30) | 78 (26) | 69 (21) | 63 (17) |
| Low °F (°C) | 39 (4) | 42 (5) | 47 (9) | 55 (13) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 74 (23) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 58 (14) | 47 (8) | 42 (5) |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:36 pm | 6:05 pm | 7:27 pm | 7:49 pm | 8:11 pm | 8:29 pm | 8:29 pm | 8:05 pm | 7:27 pm | 6:47 pm | 5:19 pm | 5:15 pm |
Questions
What food is Charleston known for?
She-crab soup: a creamy crab soup made with crab roe and a splash of sherry.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Charleston?
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