Watch ~ Learn ~ Taste
Cooking Demonstration Experience
Get ready to Watch, Learn, and Taste your way through an unforgettable, high-energy culinary journey with Chef Erik. This interactive event blends bold flavors, chef secrets, and incredible tastes into one epic evening.
Embark on a Gasparilla Kickoff Experience with Chef Youngs — A VooDoo Feast Like No Other
Join Chef Youngs for an unforgettable Gasparilla kickoff, where culinary magic meets pirate indulgence in a feast that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Start your adventure with an Amuse that sets the tone for the night: Chef Erik’s twist on the classic Rum & Coke. Coca-Cola Braised Belly Burnt End with a splash of Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum—a flavor-packed introduction to this wild ride.
Next, it’s time to get SMASHED—VooDoo style. Dive into the irresistible A’VooDoo’cado Hot Honey Smash Burger: a savory, spicy masterpiece that blends juicy burger bliss with an unexpected Voodoo kick.
We then set sail into the deep waters of flavor with Erik’s Blackened Mahi Oscar, a dish fit for a pirate captain—bold, spicy, and luxuriously topped with crab, asparagus, and a tequila hollandaise sauce.
To close out the night, indulge in the decadent Capt’n’s Rum Rolls, the perfect sweet finish to an evening of epic proportions.
This specially curated menu is crafted to not only celebrate, but to ignite the Gasparilla Pirate Fest in unforgettable, Voodoo-inspired style.
Each course is paired with a perfectly matched wine or custom-crafted cocktail.
Throughout the evening, Chef Erik will share his techniques, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes insights into the preparation of each dish—turning the kitchen into a stage and the audience into part of the show.
This is more than a cooking demo—it’s a celebration of food, flavor, and flair. Come hungry. Leave inspired.
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