Culinary Events
There are tons of exciting, culinary-based events taking place in Southern Delaware throughout the year. Be sure to check back often, as events will continue to be added.
October
October 3, 2010: 34th Annual Coast Day
Location: University of Delaware Hugh R. Sharp Campus, Lewes - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy hands-on exhibits, lectures on popular science topics, ship and laboratory tours, crab races, a crab cake cook-off, seafood cooking demonstrations, a boat show, and much more.
Free admission and parking.
302-831-8083, www.decoastday.org
October 3, 2010: 8th Annual Celebrity Chefs' Beach Brunch
Location: Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sample culinary delights and signature cocktails, wines, and beer provided by 30 of the area's leading chefs and fine wine & spirits vendors along with a fabulous silent auction. Benefits Meals on Wheels Delaware.
302-656-3257, www.beachbrunch.com
October 8-9, 2010: 19th Annual Apple Scrapple Festival
Location: Downtown Bridgeville
Celebrates Bridgeville's agriculture industry by honoring the area's apples and scrapple production. The festival includes the famous Mayor's Scrapple Sling, Scrapple Chunkin' Contest, a special Food Court, entertainment, crafters, and more!
302-337-7275, www.applescrapple.com
October 9, 2010: Abracadinner Cooking Class
Location: Lewes - 10 a.m.
What a CROCK (Crockpot tips and meny delicious recipes). You will learn lots of unique uses for crockpots, tips, tricks and care. In addition, you will receive a packet of personal chef-tested and client-approved recipes to try. Bring your own clean crockpot along, and you will take home dinner to plug in! Please advise in advance of any food allergies.
Tasting included (a light lunch)!
Cost $55 per individual class (enroll in four and get the fifth class at no charge). Pre-registration required.
302-945-2610, www.abracadinner.com
October 11, 2010: Abracadinner Cooking Class
Location: Lewes - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What can I do with TOFU? Tofu can be confusing to people and it has gotten a bad rap from the media as well, being called a boring and tasteless staple of vegetarians and vegans. The BEST news is that tofu is a perfect canvas for your favorite flavors. Join us as we explore Spicy Pan-Glazed Tofu and Orange-Glazed Tofu Triangles with Sesame Rice, and one other simple tofu gem. Learn how to classify types of tofus and what to do with each type. We will explore how to flavor, store and prepare one of the simplest ingredients on the planet. Recipes generously given.
Tasting included (a light lunch)!
Cost $55 per individual class (enroll in four and get the fifth class at no charge). Pre-registration required.
302-945-2610, www.abracadinner.com
October 17, 2010: Big Fish Grill Cooking Class
Location: Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth Beach - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooking classes feature menu items from the Big Fish Grill and Summerhouse. Hands-on participation is encouraged in the preparation of featured menu items. Classes include: coffee/breakfast; meet the chef; Fish Market tour/fish cutting; appetizer/soup/salad; wine/cheese tasting; pairing wine with food; entree demonstration; dessert; question and answer/wrap-up.
$75 per class
302-227-FISH, www.bigfishgrill.com
October 29, 2010: "A Dinner to Die For"
Location: The Brick Hotel, Georgetown - 6 p.m.
New to the area, the Count and Countess Alucard have invited a group of potential new friends to The Brick for a bite or two. Deciding to leave the Old Country, they are currently house shopping in Sussex County.
6 p.m. Cash Cocktail Hour; 7 p.m. Show & Dinner
$45 per person includes 3-course dinner and show. Reservations required.
302-856-1836, www.thebrickhotel.com
October 31, 2010: Big Fish Grill Cooking Class
Location: Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth Beach - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooking classes feature menu items from the Big Fish Grill and Summerhouse. Hands-on participation is encouraged in the preparation of featured menu items. Classes include: coffee/breakfast; meet the chef; Fish Market tour/fish cutting; appetizer/soup/salad; wine/cheese tasting; pairing wine with food; entree demonstration; dessert; question and answer/wrap-up.
$75 per class
302-227-FISH, www.bigfishgrill.com
November
November 5-7, 2010: World Champtionship Punkin Chunkin
Location: Bridgeville
Famous annual event; pumpkinsare hurled and propelled for the world championship title. Pumpking cooking contest, chili cook-off contest, vendors, food and entertainment.
November 14, 2010: Big Fish Grill Cooking Class
Location: Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth Beach - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooking classes feature menu items from the Big Fish Grill and Summerhouse. Hands-on participation is encouraged in the preparation of featured menu items. Classes include: coffee/breakfast; meet the chef; Fish Market tour/fish cutting; appetizer/soup/salad; wine/cheese tasting; pairing wine with food; entree demonstration; dessert; question and answer/wrap-up.
$75 per class
302-227-FISH, www.bigfishgrill.com
November 27, 2010: Rehoboth Beach Holiday Farmers Market
Location: Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fresh wreaths, garlands, cheese and fruit baskets, and more!
November 28, 2010: Big Fish Grill Cooking Class
Location: Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth Beach - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooking classes feature menu items from the Big Fish Grill and Summerhouse. Hands-on participation is encouraged in the preparation of featured menu items. Classes include: coffee/breakfast; meet the chef; Fish Market tour/fish cutting; appetizer/soup/salad; wine/cheese tasting; pairing wine with food; entree demonstration; dessert; question and answer/wrap-up.
$75 per class
302-227-FISH, www.bigfishgrill.com
December
December 12, 2010: Big Fish Grill Cooking Class
Location: Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth Beach - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooking classes feature menu items from the Big Fish Grill and Summerhouse. Hands-on participation is encouraged in the preparation of featured menu items. Classes include: coffee/breakfast; meet the chef; Fish Market tour/fish cutting; appetizer/soup/salad; wine/cheese tasting; pairing wine with food; entree demonstration; dessert; question and answer/wrap-up.
$75 per class
302-227-FISH, www.bigfishgrill.com
December 26, 2010: Big Fish Grill Cooking Class
Location: Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth Beach - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooking classes feature menu items from the Big Fish Grill and Summerhouse. Hands-on participation is encouraged in the preparation of featured menu items. Classes include: coffee/breakfast; meet the chef; Fish Market tour/fish cutting; appetizer/soup/salad; wine/cheese tasting; pairing wine with food; entree demonstration; dessert; question and answer/wrap-up.
$75 per class
302-227-FISH, www.bigfishgrill.com
March
March 4-8, 2011: Rehoboth Beach Mardi Gras Festival
Location: Downtown Rehoboth Beach
New Orleans cuisine and Cajun cooking; Bourbon Street beverages; Mardi Gras parties; live music and beads, beads, beads!
302-227-2772, www.downtownrehoboth.com
March 5, 2011: 21st Annual Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival
Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
It's a fabulous day of chocolate with tastes galore, vendors, a raffle, kids' games, and much more!
302-227-2772, www.downtownrehoboth.com
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