Taco Workshop: Mahi-Mahi, Steak & Shrimp | The Luxury Tree House

Taco Workshop: Mahi-Mahi, Steak & Shrimp

$175 plus tax per guest. A 2½-hour hands-on class and lunch with Chef Robbie Rensel, limited to 32 guests.

Learn how to turn three different proteins into three distinctive tacos.

Join Chef Robbie Rensel at The Luxury Tree House for a hands-on workshop covering marinades, searing, charring, salsas and the finishing touches that bring a taco together.

Work with fellow guests at the kitchen islands to prepare achiote-seared mahi-mahi, mojo-marinated flank steak and ancho-butter shrimp. Build layers of flavor with cilantro, honey and lime–marinated red cabbage; roasted tomatillos and burnt red peppers; and a salsa of charred pineapple, fresh mango and poblano.

Chef Robbie will guide you through getting a good sear, resting and slicing steak, cooking shrimp and balancing citrus, sweetness, chile and fresh herbs.

Then enjoy the tacos you have helped prepare, served with corn and flour tortillas, followed by crispy tortillas with butter, honey and cinnamon.

Menu

Achiote-seared mahi-mahi tacos
Cilantro, honey and lime–marinated red cabbage, charred scallion–lime crema and quick-pickled red onion.

Mojo-marinated flank steak tacos
Roasted tomatillo and burnt red pepper salsa, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.

Ancho-butter shrimp tacos
Charred pineapple, fresh mango and poblano salsa.

Corn and flour tortillas

Crispy cinnamon-honey tortillas
Butter, honey and cinnamon.

What guests will learn

• Building flavorful marinades.
• Searing fish, steak and shrimp.
• Resting steak and slicing against the grain.
• Charring vegetables and fruit.
• Blooming chile in butter.
• Preparing and balancing salsas.
• Combining proteins, toppings and tortillas.

Included with admission

• Instruction from Chef Robbie Rensel.
• Ingredients and equipment for the class.
• Hands-on preparation and cooking at shared kitchen islands.
• Lunch featuring all three taco preparations.
• Crispy cinnamon-honey tortillas for dessert.

About Chef Robbie

Chef Robbie Rensel began working in professional kitchens at age fifteen and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, with degrees in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Business Management. Through Savory Celebration and The Luxury Tree House, he brings together food, teaching and hospitality. His classes focus on practical technique, distinctive flavors and skills guests can use in their own kitchens.

Shared guest information

What to wear
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for working in a kitchen and closed-toe shoes. Tie back long hair.

Participation
Classes include hands-on work at shared kitchen islands. Knife-skills guests each have a knife and cutting board for individual practice. Taco and salmon guests work together to prepare the class menu.

Food allergies and dietary requirements
Please contact The Luxury Tree House before booking to discuss food allergies or dietary requirements and whether the class is suitable for you.

Class questions
Chef Robbie Rensel
Robbie@theluxurytreehouse.com
832-510-5375

Event and guest inquiries
Mandy Rensel
Mandy@theluxurytreehouse.com
713-969-8129