A Tasting of the South – Private Southern Gastronomy Tour

Charleston is a city that tells its story on a plate. This curated gastronomic journey begins in the morning market, where stalls brim with heirloom vegetables, baskets of shrimp still glistening from the sea, and rounds of artisanal cheese. Alongside a celebrated local chef, you select the day’s freshest ingredients, each item carrying its own tale of soil, season, and craft. Back in a private kitchen, the chef transforms the bounty into a tasting menu that is both homage and innovation: warm, flaky biscuits spread with whipped pimento cheese, velvety she-crab soup enriched with a splash of sherry, and catfish caramelized under a glaze of golden sorghum. Each dish is paired with stories that trace its roots—from African and Caribbean influences to the refinement of Charleston’s culinary revival. The finale is sweet and theatrical: a praline-making demonstration, where sugar and pecans melt into buttery perfection, filling the room with an irresistible aroma. Warm pralines are passed around, their sweetness lingering long after the final bite. More than just a meal, the experience is a journey through Southern identity, where recipes become history lessons, flavors become memories, and every plate feels like a celebration of Charleston’s enduring love affair with food.