Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

Charleston's only chef led historic walking tour, cooking demonstration and lunch! Our experience begins with a 90 minute food history walking tour in the historic district, followed by a cooking demonstration, lunch & paired wine tasting at the popular local's spot Bistro a Vin. It's led by Charleston's only South Carolina Chef Ambassador & Palmetto Guild Certified tour guide, Forrest Parker. Leading the teams at some of Charleston's most iconic restaurants, Parker has been called a "visionary who calls upon the culture, history & flavor traditions of South Carolina to create heritage-infused experiences." Parker was recognized by then Governor Nikki Haley as a S.C. Chef Ambassador in 2016, a capstone for a culinary career that began in 1995. Chef Forrest invites you to take the path less traveled; to see, touch, sip and taste the Undiscovered Charleston!

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Location: Charleston

What's Included

For those who do not wish to have wine, Charleston sweet tea and filtered water will be available.
Each guest will leave with copies of Chef Forrest's recipes.
Cooking Demonstration by Chef Forrest Parker
90-minute walking tour of Charleston's historic district
Bistro Au Vin provides wine tasting pours paired with Chef Forrest's recipes. (Additional wine available for purchase on consumption.)
Chef Forrest will demonstrate how to prepare three of his recipes with heritage Lowcountry ingredients then serve you lunch with carefully curated wine pairings from Bistro a Vin.

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there a minimum age requirement for this tour?

A: Yes, there is a minimum age of 12 for this tour. It’s a great experience for teens and adults alike, but younger children might not find it as engaging. Just keep in mind that if you have a younger child, a private tour might be more suitable.

Q: What should we wear for the walking tour and cooking class?

A: I’d recommend wearing comfortable shoes since you'll be walking around the historic district. The cooking class is casual, so go with something you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Layers are a good idea too, as Charleston can be humid!

Q: What if it rains? Is the tour still happening?

A: The tour goes on rain or shine! If it’s really pouring, they might adjust the itinerary or provide umbrellas. It’s Charleston, so a light drizzle is common, just come prepared.

Discussions

Just did the Undiscovered Charleston tour - Amazing Experience!

I recently went on the Undiscovered Charleston food, wine, and history tour with Chef Forrest and it was incredible! The 90-minute walking tour really brought the history of the area to life, and Chef Forrest's cooking demo was super engaging. Plus, we got to eat a delicious lunch paired with wine at Bistro a Vin afterwards. Perfect for foodies or anyone wanting to learn more about Charleston's culinary scene!

Thinking about gifting the Undiscovered Charleston tour!

I'm considering this for my parents' anniversary. They love cooking and exploring new places. Has anyone done it? How was the food and the whole experience? Also, is it worth the money?