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Tuesday, July 7th – 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Prices are listed per person.

Seafood Classics – Hands On with Chef Za

The coast is calling. Join Chef Za — the creative force behind ZaZa’s Kitchen — for an immersive, technique-driven evening dedicated to the art of classic coastal seafood cooking. This is the class for every home cook who has ever wanted to pull off a truly great crab cake, nail the perfect fried shrimp, or finally understand what separates good seafood from unforgettable seafood.

Seafood Classics goes beyond recipes. Chef Za breaks down the professional techniques behind binder ratios, heat control, and texture — the fundamentals that give you the confidence to execute, plate, and serve seafood like a pro, whether you’re cooking for two or entertaining a crowd. From deep, savory aromatic notes to bright, citrusy highlights, every element of this menu is designed to teach you something you’ll use for the rest of your cooking life.

What’s on the Menu:

• Maryland-Style Crab Cakes: The gold standard of American coastal cooking. Chef Za walks you through the art of building a proper crab cake — the right binder ratio, the balance of seasoning, and the technique for achieving a beautifully golden, crispy crust while keeping the interior tender, moist, and full of sweet crab flavor.
• Fried Shrimp: Crispy, classic, and deeply satisfying. Learn the professional approach to perfectly fried shrimp — proper breading technique, oil temperature, and timing — so you achieve a shatteringly crisp exterior and a perfectly cooked interior every single time.
• Remoulade: Every great piece of fried seafood deserves an equally great sauce. Chef Za teaches you how to build a tangy, bold remoulade from scratch — a versatile, flavor-packed condiment that will become a permanent fixture in your refrigerator.
• Truffle Fries: Highly seasoned, deeply aromatic, and completely irresistible. These elevated fries bring richness and indulgence to the plate, showcasing how a thoughtfully seasoned side dish can elevate an entire meal.
• Crispy Slaw: Fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, this crisp slaw is the ideal counterpoint to the richness of the fried elements — a masterclass in building sophisticated accompaniments that let fresh produce and bright flavors shine.
• Strawberry Lime Sorbet: The perfect cool-down finale. After a hands-on evening in a hot kitchen, this icy, refreshing strawberry lime sorbet is exactly what the moment calls for — light, bright, and a beautiful way to end the night.

Whether you’re a seafood lover ready to stop leaving great coastal cooking to the restaurants or a home cook looking to seriously expand your technique repertoire, Seafood Classics delivers the skills, the confidence, and the flavor to bring the coast home.

Sign up now and dive in — seats go fast!

We do not allow groups larger than six to book in public classes. Please complete the private events form to inquire about a custom experience for your group. We also do not allow BYOB. A tasting of house wine will be served with dinner.

Classes are held at the Ansley Mall Store – 1544 Piedmont Avenue, STE 403-R, Atlanta, GA 30324