Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Guests must be 21+
Guest with any dietary restrictions/ sensitivies/ allergies should not join
Guests under 21 are not allowed to join.
What To Expect
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.
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!
Options
Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Dinner
Per state law, alcoholic beverages are not included in this experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome dinner experience
grayson-157,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00These 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 them!
Killer seafood boil
ryansC3872YI,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience, amazing food, great people - highly recommend
Feeding the masses with ceviche and boil
B2684TAdominicp,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00These 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 eat on and a variety of spices and sauces to go with the food. Great food and great experience.
Perfect for Groups!
kevinsB2904BE,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really cool set-up, perfect for big groups. I’d recommend them to anyone seeking a clean, professional, and most importantly delicious boil.
Amazing food and experience!
georgelU133TG,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Food was amazing and the staff were super kind. I did this with a large group and they were able to accommodate perfectly
30 person boil
L5800ZEconnorc,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely wonderful experience. Backyard was able to cater for 30 of me and my friends and it went completely flawlessly. They arrived at our Airbnb and served up an amazing seafood boil right in our backyard. Food was incredible and service was top notch.
Would recommend
F8726WJnoahs,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience! 100% recommend!
30 Person at home Low Country Boil
brianfI3976AW,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Backyard shrimp boil delivered an amazing experience for me and my friends. The ceviche to start was incredible along with the boil itself. I cannot recommend this enough.
An Authentic Charleston Experience
Kit S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cap’n Bryan and his wife Adrienne were amazing! We had a large bachelor party with a lot of people never having been to Charleston before. It was a perfect way to get a taste of the local food scene while also super convenient for the number of people. They showed us true southern hospitality and treated us like family. 10/10
A must…
Candie M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I can’t say enough good things about Captain Brian and this experience! We were the only ones that booked and while most hosts would have canceled, he put on the best night for us. Two kinds of ceviche with fresh local shrimp plus the boil and drinks deserves more than 5 stars. We learned about how to peel and pick shrimp, the history, and loved the view of the creek where dolphins and boaters passed by. Authentic and fun, we really loved it and would book again. Thank you, Brian!
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