There’s something unforgettable about gathering in a kitchen! The aromas, the laughter, the shared curiosity as recipes come to life guided by Chef Mike. Allow yourself and your guests to become part of the culinary creation with in-home cooking and culinary classes in Austin. Perfect for both passionate home cooks and complete beginners, this hands-on cooking class in your own home blends entertainment, education, and the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana into one exciting evening.
To make your event unique, the menu and activities are entirely tailored to your group’s interests. Want to:
- Sharpen your knife skills
- Learn the art of mise-en-place
- Explore the secrets of plating for restaurant-worthy presentation.
- Or master a full Cajun/Creole dinner from start to finish?
Chef Mike guides you through every step, making it approachable, interactive, and always unforgettably delicious.
What to Expect from Your Culinary Classes in Austin with NOLA Kitchen
With a private in-home culinary experience, your home will transform into an incredible cooking venue and dining room! Chef Mike will arrive with everything needed for the evening, including fresh ingredients, equipment (if needed), and the kind of culinary expertise and excitement that turns cooking into a memory.
There’s no standing back and watching when it comes to our home culinary experiences! Here, everyone gets a knife, a cutting board, and a role in the meal. Alongside the cooking, Chef Mike creates a fun and conversation-encouraging environment for all guests.
From perfecting seafood dishes to mouthwatering desserts, every moment is designed to both teach and entertain your guests. The result? A meal you can reminisce over together, and skills you can carry into your own kitchen after the evening ends.
What’s The Occasion?
Chef Mike’s private cooking experiences are perfect for:
- Friends’ nights at home
- Couples’ date nights
- Culinary team-building or client events
- Birthday & holiday celebrations
- Bachelorette/ bachelor parties
Custom Pricing & Planning
Every interactive cooking event is unique, so pricing is based on the planned activities and menu. Chef Mike will work with you to design a night to reflect your food preferences and event style. This can range from beginner-friendly comfort food to more advanced culinary challenges to spark interest.
Or even, a private culinary experience followed by a custom wine tour across Austin’s finest locations.
If you’ve been searching for a private cooking class that combines gourmet flavor, hands-on learning, and passionate culinary expertise, Chef Mike and NOLA Kitchen are ready to bring it to life.
Just a few ideas from the past:
- Bacon wrapped shrimp, crab meat remoulade salad, chicken and andouille sausage gumbo over rice with garlic bread and table side presentation of Bananas Foster
- Bibb lettuce with avocados, Heirloom tomatoes and Bermuda onions finished with Balsamic glace, Gulf shrimp with Zatarain’s Creole mustard cream sauce over polenta cakes with garlic brocollini and handmade Creole pralines
- Crab meat remoulade appetizer, hot bacon spinach salad, crawfish etouffee over rice with garlic asparagus and table side presentation of Cherries Jubilee