Dive into the flavors of Cajun cuisine in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Timothy.
Under his expert guidance, you'll learn the authentic techniques to craft a three-course Cajun meal. Begin the class by cooking up savory andouille sausage and chopping carrots, celery and onion for a mirepoix. Combine it all in a big pot with rice, broth and wine to make an authentic gumbo bursting with flavor. Next, learn the secrets to making the perfect étouffée. Cook up a rich lobster or fresh salmon to serve over Cajun dirty rice seasoned with aromatic herbs and filled with mirepoix vegetables. You'll have your choice of two desserts to end the meal. The first option is classic pralines, chopped pecans in a spiced candy base or whip up a fluffy king's cake topped with a rich cinnamon frosting.
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Substitutes due to allergies are available upon request
Great olé Gumbo
With andouille, mirepoix, filé, wine, brown butter, broth and rice
Lobster or Salmon Étouffée
With lobster or salmon base, filé, brown butter, broth, herbs, mirepoix, bell peppers and Cajun dirty rice
Dessert
Choose 1
Pralines
With pecans, spices, sour cream and candy base
King's Cake
With yeast, syrup, cinnamon frosting and colored sprinkles
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.
This was the first time that my wife and I had taken a cooking course. There was virtually no instruction unless you were one of the lucky ones around the table that happened to be in front of him while he demonstrated. The resulting product was not really edible. The rice was a mushy mess. The whole time the class felt rushed and disorganized.
Nicholas
19 Feb 2024
Chef was great but the food was not great quality and the rice was cooked weird.
Brooke
17 Feb 2024
Absolutely loved this class. Chef Timothy was very knowledgeable and informative. It was just a really cool and unique experience. The sushi was also delicious! :)
yolanda
07 Feb 2024
Great teacher
Keri
07 Feb 2024
There were lots of people at the class, but Chef Timothy was able to give good instructions and help everyone as needed. He also gave some very helpful tips and techniques! Also, he was very kind and personable, and my friends and I had lots of fun in this class! The food tasted great as well!
Ella
13 Jan 2024
This was an awful experience all around. I don't know if it was a Class Pop issue, but our class was severely overbooked and there were 26 people instead of 10. Chef Timothy had zero time to give any instruction and was running around all night basically throwing ingredients at us. We were on our own to figure out how to do anything and it took forever. The sushi was also the worst sushi I've ever had. The rice was overcooked, mushy, and flavorless. My friend and I honestly felt sick afterwards from eating it. If I could give zero stars, I would.
Liam
11 Jan 2024
Do not take this class. There was no instruction, no rolling techniques taught, no knife skills demonstration, no product identification on what we were using. Chef Timothy did not give any explanation for what we were doing at any point, he handed us rice and we had to learn from watching a different table who knew what they were doing. Raw ingredients were left sitting out on tables, one table ate all the salmon before anyone else could have any so the rest of the class had to split a small piece of tuna. Cutting boards were never sanitized, neither were knifes. Chef Timothy repeated handled food and raw fish with his bare hands. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say he washed his hands, but I never saw it. This was a horrible experience and I have contacted ClassPop for a refund. Do not take this class.
Maria
11 Jan 2024
Timothy was great and this class was so much fun!
Carly
29 Aug 2023
We simply do not know where to begin. I booked the Chinese Takeout course as a birthday gift for my husband. Chef Timothy arrived early, was organized, & brought EVERYTHING needed and more. He was personable, patient, and really detailed in his explanations of recipes and techniques. We were hanging on every word!! The food was not good, or great, it was seriously extraordinary. We were using a spatula to get every drop of sauce, rice, chicken, to make sure we didn't toss a single thing. Apart from the food itself--having such an established & highly esteemed chef in our home was truly an honor. We cannot have Chef Timothy back soon enough---telling every person we know to book him ASAP!! We are rationing our leftovers :)
THANK YOU CHEF TIMOTHY!!!!
Jessica
31 Jul 2023
Wonderful class! Excellent food. Very knowledgeable chef. We’ll definitely be back for more of his classes
Antoinette
31 Jul 2023
It was a great first experience making potstickers. Tim was encouraging, kind, accommodating and knowledgeable.
Kathryn
24 Mar 2023
Chef Timothy was so great, he taught us some wonderful tips and tricks for gyoza and sushi!
Scott
06 Mar 2023
Chef Tim was not only an incredible and very knowledgeable chef, he was an even better instructor. Me and my fiancé learned so much in our time with Tim, and he was a delight to hang out with as well. I would highly recommend his services if you are looking to take a class!
Outside Reviews for Chef Timothy
Jennifer B.
12 Jul 2022
Chef Timothy brings his experience and vast knowledge of contemporary Southern cuisine as well as traditional favorites to his cooking. Guests will leave content and be more confident from his instruction and expertise.
Chef Timothy is living his childhood dream as a personal chef and culinary instructor in Nashville. With past experience that includes teaching cooking classes for kids and working as a private chef, Chef Timothy is an engaging teacher for all ages and skill levels. He loves to cook international cuisine as well as classic southern fare, and his goal is to bring the life-giving joy of wonderful food to every guest.
