Cooking Class: Culinary Journey Through New Orleans
Chef Nyjal will teach you the recipes and techniques for making New Orleans classics in this cooking class. First, learn how to make savory hush puppies from scratch and crispy fried okra topped with Cajun seasoning. Next, whip up creamy shrimp and grits with rich Gruyere cheese mixed in. Next, learn how to make the perfect crave-able crab cakes with fresh crab meat. No New Orleans cooking class would be complete without learning how to make classic beignets for dessert.
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Savory Hush Puppies and Fried Okra
With cornmeal, flour, sugar and cajun seasoning
Authentic Shrimp & Grits
With shrimp, grits, milk and Gruyère cheese
Signature Crab Cakes
With eggs, crab meat and mayonnaise
Classic Beignets
With flour, powdered sugar and eggs
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 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Date Night, Fun, New American
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Nick
21 Jan 2023
Nyjal’s class was fantastic. He provided insight into cooking techniques, knife skills & cooking in general. Highly recommend this class and the food turned out great!
Sandra
07 Jan 2023
Lovely meal with Chef Nyjal. So much food and every dish was delicious. Chef Nyjal was personable and pleasant. Really enjoyed the class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Nyjal
Nicole W.
26 Aug 2022
Chef Nyjal is a passionate culinary business owner. He is skilled and knowledgeable about many cuisines types and always able to deliver beautifully crafted dishes for his guests. He loves to teach and really helps his guests feel comfortable in the kitchen.
Event location: New Jersey
Chef travels to your location
Chef Nyjal has been a private chef for nearly 10 years, crafting meals so flavorful that they impact the soul. With experience throughout the culinary industry, from line cook to sous chef, Chef Nyjal has developed a bold personal cooking style. But Chef Nyjal's passion lies in genuine conversation with guests who enjoy fine flavors curated by an engaging chef.
