About This Class

Celebrate the exceptional seafood on our doorstep in this hands-on crab masterclass, featuring beautiful local Devon brown crabs. We’ll provide whole, pre-cooked crabs sourced right here from Devon’s waters — prized for their sweet white meat and rich, flavourful brown meat. You’ll roll up your sleeves and learn how to confidently pick a whole crab, separating the delicate white meat from the deeper, more robust brown meat, while making the most of every precious morsel. With expert guidance, you’ll discover the techniques for cracking, extracting, and dressing crab back into its shell — honouring the ingredient, reducing waste, and showcasing it beautifully. Once your crab is prepared, we’ll transform it into a bold and fragrant chilli garlic crab linguini. Sweet white crab meat is gently folded through silky pasta with fresh chilli, garlic, and bright lemon. To finish, we’ll scatter over golden lemon pangrattato — crisp, toasted breadcrumbs that add irresistible crunch and citrus lift. You’ll sit down to enjoy your freshly made linguini in class, savouring the sweetness of Devon crab at its best. Any remaining crab meat will be dressed and packed back into the shell for you to take home — perfect for salads, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed with crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon. A true taste of Devon’s coast, celebrating local produce, practical skills, and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavours. Dietary Info Contains shellfish and gluten. Not suitable for Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VV), or Gluten Free (GF) diets. Skills You’ll Learn: • How to pick meat from a whole cooked Devon brown crab • Separating and using white and brown crab meat • Preparing and dressing crab in the shell • Balancing chilli, garlic, and citrus in seafood dishes • Cooking and finishing linguini with confidence • Making lemon pangrattato for texture and flavour (chef demo) • Maximising yield and minimising waste from shellfish Portions: Each dish is a generous portion for one. You're welcome to sit down and eat with us at the end of class or take it home to enjoy later. Please bring your own tubs or containers for anything you'd like to take home, as we're cutting back on single-use packaging. Details: • Duration: 3.5 hours • Skill Level: Suitable for all levels • Prerequisites: None required Upcoming Class Dates • Friday 6th November 2026