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Chef Vivian has studied culinary arts in France, Italy, Spain and Africa, gaining over 40 years of cooking experience. She has perfected the flavors of New Orleans and French cuisines and after owning a farm in North Carolina, Chef Vivian is well-versed in using hyper-local ingredients in meals. With a doctorate in educational leadership, Chef Vivian seeks to help students master cooking skills and boost their kitchen confidence.

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New Orleans Cooking Class: A Taste of Cajun and Creole

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New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Gourmet Brunch With Local Chef in New Orleans

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Gourmet Brunch With Local Chef in New Orleans

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Enjoy a gourmet New Orleans brunch at home with a private chef creating delightful dishes. Experience the culinary magic of New Orleans during your stay with an exclusive private chef meal. Delight in a curated menu prepared by Chef Lulu featuring a nutrient-packed starter, three brunch specialties and a freshly...

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New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Exclusive Brunch Delight With Local Chef

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Exclusive Brunch Delight With Local Chef

$59 each

Private Chef Meal

$59

Transform your visit to New Orleans with a delightful brunch prepared by a local chef. Are you looking for an exclusive private chef meal in the bustling heart of New Orleans? Ideal if you're visiting New Orleans for some days, this culinary experience with Chef Jerry allows you to create a bespoke brunch menu,...

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New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Flavors of New Orleans With Local Chef

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Flavors of New Orleans With Local Chef

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Elevate your New Orleans holiday with an exceptional private chef meal. Delight in a bespoke three-course menu in this private chef meal.This menu curated by Chef Charmaigne features classic dishes like oysters Rockefeller, filet au poivre and the delectable bananas foster. Each course is expertly crafted...

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New Orleans Food Tour: Craft Breweries of New Orleans

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Craft Breweries of New Orleans

$65

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Discover New Orleans’ craft beer culture on this lively adventure in the Big Easy. This immersive food tour invites you to tap into the best breweries of New Orleans. With a local guide, you’ll skip the tourist traps and explore neighborhood gems hand-picked to showcase the best variety right at the source from...

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Next Date: Tue, Aug 4th at 2:00PM & other times

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New Orleans Food Tour: Historic Beignets and Donuts in New Orleans

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Historic Beignets and Donuts in New Orleans

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Explore Magazine Street, tasting the best donuts and beignets in New Orleans! Discover the sweet side of New Orleans in this food tour! While Bourbon Street and the French Quarter steal the spotlight, Magazine Street offers a hidden gem of culinary delights. In this food tour, you'll stroll this vibrant avenue,...

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New Orleans Food Tour: Cocktail Tour in the French Quarter

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Cocktail Tour in the French Quarter

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Give the French Quarter your full attention during an immersive foodie tour. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to explore historic sites and iconic bars during an unforgettable guided food tour through the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans. During this immersive experience, you'll discover the unique flavors...

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Get ready for an energetic and competitive chocolate-making team building activity in New Orleans. Do you have what it takes to become the Ultimate Chocolatier? Go head-to-head with friends, family or coworkers in this tasty chocolate experience. Learn real skills like tempering and winnowing, then create irresistible...

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New Orleans Team Cooking Class: Make Dumplings With Your Crew - New Orleans

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Online Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Experience handcrafted Italian classics in this online cooking class with Chef Davide. Explore exquisite culinary techniques and tips from Italy in this interactive online cooking class with Chef Davide. Taught live from Tivoli just outside of Rome, Italy, you'll learn to create handmade classics, beginning with...

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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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New Orleans Cooking Class: New Orleans-Style Cajun Delights

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Enjoy a fusion of worldly flavors in this classic Creole cooking class. Savor the flavors of France, Spain and West Africa in this Creole-inspired cooking class with Chef Vivian. Master the art of traditional Louisiana-style dishes as you learn a slew of cooking techniques and work with fresh ingredients. Start...

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New Orleans Cooking Class: Flavors of Louisiana

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Learn the secrets to down-home, Louisiana-style cooking. Tantalize your taste buds with Creole flavors in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Vivian, where you'll create homemade sauces that compliment any meal as you cook your way through a classic Cajun meal. Start with mixed spring greens and a savory and...

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WRITER TO CREATE Flavorful Golden-fried nuggets of Cajun seasoned alligator tail. Sautéed shrimp in a Worcestershire-spiked butter...

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New Orleans Cooking Class: Mastery of Cajun Fare

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Roll up your sleeves as you study and create the flavors of New Orleans. Craft a handful of Louisiana favorites for a well-rounded, classic Creole meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Vivian. You'll master the art of perfectly seasoned recipes from starter to dessert. First, you'll fry up bite-sized pieces...

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Chef Vivian's Overall Rating

4.7 / 5

Based on 13 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Vivian

Renetta

05/31/24

We drove from Shreveport to New Orleans and Chef Vivian was not there for my 12 noon class. I had 4 other excited people with me to take the class. I was embarrassed because I had booked this class for us. Disappointed because it didn’t happen. I got confirmation I was booked and received no notice that she would not be there. A long drive for nothing! ?

05/31/24

Sheila

01/09/24

Great experience. Recipes were good and it was fun working with her and her grandson. An experience we won’t forget!

01/09/24

Christina

08/13/23

Chef Vivian not only has talent but she has personality. Her cooking class was the highlight of my trip. I can’t wait to try these recipes when I get home. I highly recommend this class!

08/13/23

Michelle

01/15/23

Chef Vivian was fantastic! She was warm and welcoming. She knew her stuff and had fantastic stories. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experience with her! We will be booking with her in the future!

01/15/23

Jennifer

12/29/22

Chef Vivian was welcoming, professional, and a great teacher. We loved hearing about the history of the area. Chef Vivian was knowledgeable and entertaining in telling us how the dishes we made became so popular here. We felt very special to share a kitchen with such an experienced chef. She showed us how to “cook with love.” The food tasted amazing! With her personality and skill, Vivian should have her own show on tv. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait for another chance to book with Chef Vivian!

12/29/22

Nicole

11/07/22

Vivian made our anniversary so special. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgable, and fun to be with. This was our first time doing something like this and she blew us away. We will definitely use the recipes again and again. Thank you Vivian!

11/07/22

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Gourmet Brunch With Local Chef in New Orleans

Exclusive Brunch Delight With Local Chef

Flavors of New Orleans With Local Chef

Craft Breweries of New Orleans

Historic Beignets and Donuts in New Orleans

Cocktail Tour in the French Quarter

The Ultimate Taco Battle - New Orleans

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - New Orleans

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - New Orleans

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Health-Boosting Mocktails

Elegant Eclairs

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Vivian THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

New Orleans-Style Cajun Delights

Flavors of Louisiana

Flavors of New Orleans EDIT

Mastery of Cajun Fare