Cooking Class: The Art of Southern Cooking Techniques

Transport yourself to the South in this immersive cooking class led by Chef Washington.


You'll begin by chopping onions and peppers to combine with kidney beans, pork sausage and rice for a savory appetizer to start the meal. Next, simmer shrimp, crab, chicken and rice flavored with thyme and cayenne pepper to make a seafood gumbo that is bursting with flavor. Whip up a traditional Cajun fry mix to coat catfish and oysters to fry until golden brown and crispy. Caramelize bananas with butter and brown sugar and top with dark rum and banana liqueur to create sweet banana fosters for dessert. Revel in your newfound culinary skills as you enjoy your Southern feast in this engaging cooking class.


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Red Beans and Rice

With kidney beans, onions, peppers, cayenne pepper, pork sausage, thyme, garlic, rice and chicken broth


Seafood Gumbo

With shrimp, crab, tomato, garlic, chicken, butter, flour, thyme, peppers, onions, cayenne pepper and rice


Fried Catfish and Oysters

With catfish, oysters and Cajun fry mix


Bananas Foster

With butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark Rum and banana liqueur.


Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 10
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • LabelsGroup, Adult, Beginner, Fun, New American, Holiday

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Jaxayra

22 Sep 2025

This class was very disappointing and not at all as advertised. The description made it seem like a hands-on cooking class, but it turned out to be more of a social event. At the start, the chef even gave a disclaimer that it wouldn’t be interactive, which was frustrating since that wasn’t mentioned beforehand. The food itself was not good, and the entire experience felt disorganized. The chef appeared uninterested and disengaged, and during the Q&A it seemed like he just wanted to get through it rather than teach or connect with the group. My friends and I were never invited to participate in any part of the cooking, despite being told we might get a chance to help. Overall, it felt like the chef was simply there to get paid and leave. If you’re looking for a true hands-on ramen class where you can learn and cook, this is not it.

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Valerie

03 Sep 2025

This event was great! Chef Washington was very engaging throughout the entire event! We would def do this again.

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Ligaya

21 Aug 2025

Had a great night with great food. I booked this class for my dad’s birthday and he had a wonderful time, the kitchen and dining room were very nice and clean- would book again

$ 109.99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, meal and taxes.


This class does not have any dates.

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Chef Washington
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With years of culinary experience in hotels and restaurants, Chef Washington brings passion and joy to the home kitchen. He's ready to share his teaching skills, vast knowledge and love of culture and cuisine with home chefs of all ages and skill levels. From gourmet meals and special occasion menus to weeknight dinners and casual get-togethers, you'll learn how to implement his expert techniques into your own kitchen. Book cooking classes today for a unique and engaging culinary experience. 

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