{"product_id":"5-9-26-chicken-shawarma-with-chef-randy-akel","title":"6\/9\/26 CHICKEN SHAWARMA with CHEF RANDY AKEL","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, \u003cspan\u003efrom 6:00pm-8:00pm \u003c\/span\u003efor a cooking class with Chef Randy Akel, where he will teach the class how to prepare Chicken Shawarma, Persian Salad and Rice Pilaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish consisting of seasoned meat (chicken, beef or lamb) cooked on a rotating spit.  It is slow cooked and shaved off to serve on warm pita brea with various vegetables, hummus and sometimes pickles, with a garlic sauce called Toom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalestian Cucumber Salad is a crisp cucumber, juicy tomato and red onion combination with mint and parsley, tossed in a olive oil and fresh lemon dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses typically run for two hours, and include all dishes you and the chef prepare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be provided with water to drink, and we do sell soft drinks, mineral water and some other beverages at Eggshells, but you are also welcome to bring any beverage of your choice.  Reserve a spot by calling us at \u003ca href=\"tel:501-664-6900\"\u003e501-664-6900\u003c\/a\u003e or checking out right here in our online store!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are part of a larger party, please let us know. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll ticket sales are final.  Due to food prep, planning, different chefs and food costs, tickets cannot be transferred to any future classes.  You may transfer your seat to someone else for the same date\/class. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eore about the Chef:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRandy Akel began his cooking career at the ripe old age of 8, working in his mother's and uncle's restaurant in North Little Rock.  He started off washing dishes, bussing tables and cleaning during the summers and weekends during school.  He started out cooking by watching and assisting his mother and the cooks making various dishes from biscuits to meatloaf, before transitioning to helping with prep for daily breakfasts and lunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt home, his mother prepared home cooked meals for the family, either traditional Palestinian food or Southern favorites.  His lifelong passion for cooking led Randy to purchase Mama's Gyros Grill in March 2012.  Randy still owns and runs Mama's Gyros, is still loving every minute of it!  We are so excited  to welcome him to our Eggshells family!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eggshells Kitchen Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53537108689109,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0154\/9851\/files\/syed-hussaini-SbdKIToYH1c-unsplash.jpg?v=1769883087","url":"https:\/\/www.eggshellskitchencompany.com\/products\/5-9-26-chicken-shawarma-with-chef-randy-akel","provider":"Eggshells Kitchen Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}