Charleston Historic Dining Tour: Culinary History Experience
4.9
70 Ratings
Charleston
Enjoy a Charleston tour without needing to leave your seat. This unique experience, unlike any in the industry, features authentic dishes corresponding to specific times periods, served sequentially from the 18th century onward. The whole experience is narrated by Culinary Historian Mike Hebb.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 100 Meeting St - A Seven Course 18th and 19th CENTURY DINING EXPERIENCE
Charleston’s two biggest passions are food and history. We combine those two passions as you transport yourself through time on our unique tour where you never have to leave your seat.
You will enjoy a generous seven course meal served in “service a la Francais.”
Each entree covers a different period of Charleston’s history, with food authentic to the times. It’s all fully narrated by your host and culinary historian, Mike Hebb. You
will not only taste Charleston’s history, you’ll also learn about domestic life, the walled city of Charlestowne, the Revolution, slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction and beyond.
You’ll also receive a free after hours visit to the South Carolina Historical Society Museum located at the Fireproof Building, the first fireproof building in our nation’s history (1827)
What's Included
- Exclusive entry to South Carolina Historical Society Museum.
- Expert narration on Charleston’s rich history and culinary traditions.
- Sumptuous 7-course supper including soup, a trio of entrees, dessert, and candies.
What's Not Included
- Bring your own bottle (BYOB) for drinks. A glass of Madeira wine will be offered to start.
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Beef a la Mode - Not beef with ice cream, but beef made to the highest level!
- Duck and Sausage Pilau with Apples
- Roast Capon with Lemon
- Shrimp Pie
- White Fricassee of Chicken
- Charlotte Russe
- Croquembouche
Additional Information
- 16 and older only
Location
100 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Come to the back entrance on Chalmers St and ring the bell. Please be patient as I may not hear the bell right away
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(70 Ratings)
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Joanne_s
May 27, 2024
Delightful Gem of an Event - Not only was the meal excellent, the historical information about Charleston and food was superb! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Megdbrown10304
May 24, 2024
A Must Do - I booked this adventure months in advance and I am so glad I did. Impressive.
If you’re looking for something grown and sexy, this is it. This ain’t no bar, ain’t no club. This is for the off beat folks who March to a different drum.
As a fellow creator, I was watching Art being made in front of my eyes.
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Sandra_s
May 22, 2024
Don’t miss this experience - A fantastic evening not to be missed. Began with a half hour in the Charleston Historical Society Museum; very interesting information. The host of the dinner, dressed in period clothes, made all the dishes himself. So much delicious food from different periods of 1700’s and 1800’s actual recipes. He explained about the kind of foods the people ate back then and the spices, ingredients used. Dinner was highly informative (lots of history information too) and delicious. And we were able to take leftovers home. A most delightful host and experience, well worth the price. I’d give 10 stars!
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Beth_m
May 18, 2024
Best of the Best in Charleston - We live about 2 hours from Charleston and so we come in a couple of times a year. We wanted to do something different and I read the reviews on this event and took a chance. We were not disappointed! This by far has been the most fun, informative and delightful evening we have spent in Charleston. Mike as the host was delightful and the food was delicious! This is a not to be missed experience. I would highly recommend.
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91candacej
Apr 28, 2024
Great for foodies and history buffs - This was the best thing we did in Charleston.
Mike is an exceptional cook, host, and historian. The long community table and family style serving allowed for getting to know your neighbors while enjoying as much of the delicious food as you as you want.
Very enjoyable evening
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Josie_d
Apr 22, 2024
Favorite thing we did in Charleston! - This is such an amazing experience! Mike is a fantastic host. You get to visit the Fireproof Building & Museum after hours and look around before you go upstairs for dinner. Dinner was delicious. Mike talks you through South Carolina and Charleston history in a really interesting way (I'm not from Charleston or South Carolina and felt like I could follow everything he was saying). My favorite part of what he shared was the culinary history!! Sharing where these recipes came from, why they're seasoned this way, why these ingredients were popular, how this meal would have been served, chefs in the area, etc. I've never heard history told from that perspective and it was absolutely fascinating. I left wanting to learn more!
Mike does these dinners often and is always changing the meal so I would definitely rebook this experience every time I'm in Charleston to try new historic food and learn more!
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Maryve5315tg
Apr 16, 2024
Charleston has so much to explore! - Loved all there is to see in Charleston! Great food too! We will definitely go back! We loved the history and the vibe! Awesome trip!
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Karen_w
Apr 14, 2024
History and taste buds meet - There really is no way to express the fabulous experience and culinary delight we had in doing this. History isn't usually experienced through food, but this gentleman has done it with great gusto, in which, each great dish only got better with the next great dish. This is more than a 'tasting'. It is well worth the time and the price. HIGHLY recommended! You must book ahead. Space is limited.
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Conchobar
Apr 11, 2024
Enjoyable Supper Club Experience - Communication before the event was great as due to filming on the street of the venue, our entry to the building was altered and we received emails.
Upon arrival we we greeted warmly by the host, Mike (in period dress) and given a short history of the building and its unique features. Thereafter, we had 30 minutes to enjoy the South Carolina Historical Society Museum.
Dinner included 7 courses from the 18th and 19th centuries and Mike provided very interesting, detailed history of Charleston area, it’s people and the food of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The food that we received was tasty and plentiful and we enjoyed the replica china and flatware that we used.
During the dining portions we had a chance to meet and interact with the other ten diners who were all from different places throughout the country which was enjoyable.
A unique, truly enjoyable experience that we would recommend to family and friends.
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Jennifer_f
Apr 5, 2024
Awesome Experience - The stories of Charleston and the history was wonderful. The history and receipts on each entree was fun. There was also a free pre tour of the museum. The host was wonderful. This is a must do on a trip to Charleston
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