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Cooking Class - Big Easy Soul Food
Cooking Class - Big Easy Soul Food
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What You’ll Do
Chef Kira helps you to harness the soul power driving culinary traditions in New Orleans.
In this hands-on class, Chef Kira will take you on a culinary journey to New Orleans, where the soul food is equal parts comforting and exciting.
First, Chef Kira will teach you the secret to making authentic charbroiled oysters. Then, learn how to master the simple art of complex and creamy shrimp and grits. The main event is a New Orleans-style crawfish boil that is just as much a social event as a party of flavors. Of course, no soul food class is complete without sweet, fluffy beignets.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Charbroiled Oysters
Shrimp and Grits
New Orleans-Style Crawfish Boil
Crawfish, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes and sausage
Classic Beignets
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.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 14
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Date Night, Gourmet, Group, New American
Chef Kira was raised by a family of cooks, farmers and nurturers. Memories of making hand pies in her grandmother's kitchen and farming in the yard with her grandfather have inspired her career in food. By cooking in kitchens across Europe and Morocco, she submerged herself in the art of food and learned the true value of flavor. Under her tutelage, you will learn to create meals that taste just as amazing as they are good for you!
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Kira will travel to guests within NYC for this experience.
What You’ll Do
Chef Kira helps you to harness the soul power driving culinary traditions in New Orleans.
In this hands-on class, Chef Kira will take you on a culinary journey to New Orleans, where the soul food is equal parts comforting and exciting.
First, Chef Kira will teach you the secret to making authentic charbroiled oysters. Then, learn how to master the simple art of complex and creamy shrimp and grits. The main event is a New Orleans-style crawfish boil that is just as much a social event as a party of flavors. Of course, no soul food class is complete without sweet, fluffy beignets.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Charbroiled Oysters
Shrimp and Grits
New Orleans-Style Crawfish Boil
Crawfish, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes and sausage
Classic Beignets
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.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 14
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Date Night, Gourmet, Group, New American
Reviews
Reviews guests left for this experience
Tom
24 Sep 2018
Kira was great! The food was delicious and she's a very kind person full of great advice and conversation. Would highly recommend!
Leah
23 Apr 2018
Chef Kira was incredible - so knowledgable, prepared, likable, funny, and easy to learn from! The food was delicious and fresh. She's this super cool entrepreneur that travels around the world learning and teaching about food. I'd recommend this experience to anybody.
Jillian
24 Feb 2018
Chef Kira came fully prepared and did a wonderful job of setting up and cleaning up our kitchen after our experience. She was knowledgeable, showed us some great tips throughout the class, and was fun to interact with during the evening. We had some great conversations alongside some excellent food! Chef is well traveled and brings those influences into her food. We loved all of the food and were even left with some extras/leftovers to enjoy later this weekend. It was a pleasure having her in our own and we will certainly use her again to try out one of her other offerings!
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Kira
Omar
10 Aug 2024
Chef Kira was amazing!! I could not have asked for more with this experience! She was very personable, knowledgeable and planned an amazing menu! She was a joy to be around and made our experience wonderful!!
Jalisa Bolden
01 Aug 2024
This was by far the best experience I have had. It was very personable and educational. Definitely booking again!!
Cherrica
20 Jun 2024
This class was everything and MORE! The vibe was perfect. Chef Kira is very knowledgeable. We definitely learned new skills with this class. And the fooood!! *chef’s kiss* the pictures online do the food no justice! 10/10
Robert
19 Jun 2024
Incredible experience. In addition to her expertise in teaching us cooking techniques she was also an engaging conversationalist.
Nikki
16 Jun 2024
Kira was absolutely phenomenal! We loved our conversation, and she is a master of creating a personable and memorable experience. Oh and the food was top tier! Thanks Kira!
Habib Rahman
01 Jun 2024
Chef Kira is great, she makes, what would appear to be complicated cooking processes, simple and easy to follow. Great music, vibes, and food! Will definitely be back
Kristin
23 May 2024
5/23/24- Chef Kira went above and beyond our expectations. She was warm, professional, and very friendly. She truly has a passion for people and cooking. Would definitely recommend and book again!
Dom
22 May 2024
Best cooking class I've ever taken. Chef Kira was professional and very informative.
Karen
18 May 2024
We had a great time with Chef Kira. The food was delicious. I don't know if I liked the Bruschetta, the Deep-Dish Pizza or the cannoli's the best. Everything was fresh. Chef Kira taught us some prepping skills as well. She was open to questions. She is very personable. There was another couple, that we meet at the cooking event. It was a fun night. I would highly recommend Chef Kira. She has several classes. I want to look into more classes with her.
Shaquana
20 Apr 2024
This class was amazing. Kira took her time going over all the steps. I took the deep dish pizza class. The pizza was soooo good. We had a man amazing time. I definitely recommend especially for a date night. I would most definitely take this class again!
Kimberley
11 Apr 2024
This experience was definitely worth it. Chef Kira was such a sweetheart and very knowledgable. The location was super cute and was equipped with an assortment of drinks including hot teas, water, juices, sodas, etc. Would definitely recommend and book again.
mela
10 Mar 2024
Kira is a great chef that is passionate about cooking ! My husband and I went to her class to do something fun and learn more about cooking . It was a great experience and the food was excellent. I would recommend stools at the prepping station so people can sit when waiting , because my back was hurting by the end of the night .
Dajah
04 Mar 2024
This class was fun, informative and soooo tasty. Chef Kira was a whole vibe. She was a great host, instructor and very knowledgeable, patient and I can’t wait to sign up for another class
Daniel
12 Feb 2024
The class was well organized, the space was great, and Chef Kira provided an excellent cooking experience!
ANTAR
12 Feb 2024
the class was excellent! Chef Kira was a great instructor and knew her craft very well and was great at explaining it to us in a way that made sense. the space was clean neat and welcoming. Would definitely take another class.
Tim
04 Feb 2024
Chef Kira is an amazing teacher! She was personable and so fun to spend the evening with. She made cooking look easy and gave us great tips to take home with us! We highly recommend her and can’t wait to do it again!
Jessica
03 Feb 2024
Phenomenal venue, experience, conversation and food!
Angie
08 Jan 2024
A 10/10 experience. Chef Kira has great energy! And the food was delicious.
Judith
02 Jan 2024
Fun event with the family where we learned a lot about the cooking techniques, recipes and cultural aspects of the food cooked. Delicious and informative!
Donalda
21 Oct 2023
Our experience was amazing. Great food, great conversation, learned a lot of good culinary tips.
We will definitely rebook nother experience
Janice
18 Oct 2023
She was amazing! Food was fantastic. Everyone had so much fun.
Cynthia
07 Oct 2023
Excellent
Gary
11 Sep 2023
Simply put, Chef Kira was amaaazing!! It was my fiancés birthday and she wanted an memorable experience. We ended a great weekend of celebrating with Chef Kira at her house for Cuban night. From the moment we walked in, it felt like family. We had a group cooking class and ended up meeting the best people and became family by the end of the night. We’re even looking at doing another cooking experience together with Kira. My fiancé was surprised and Chef even created a beautiful birthday moment for her. A great hands on experience! Chef Kira was extremely personable, knowledge and such a good time! I could go on and on, but if you’re looking for amazing food, great stories and a unique hands on experience with a phenomenal person, just sign up. Sn: her home is absolutely beautiful! The ambiance, food, home and energy was absolutely beautiful. Thanks again, Kira! Unmatched - *chef’s kiss*
Octavia McBride
10 Sep 2023
Chef Kira is awesome!!!! Her Soul Food 101 class was DELICIOUS. This was my first cooking class and I enjoyed every minute of it. She is an excellent teacher. I can’t wait to book again!
Jada
10 Sep 2023
Chef Kira was amazing!!! We took her Soul Food 101 class for my mom’s birthday, and loved every minute of it. She even went above and beyond to ensure our class was just the three of us, making for a fun, intimate learning environment. We are already planning our return to take yet another class with her! Book Chef Kira, you will NOT regret it!
Hans
14 Aug 2023
My wife and I love Italian food! Kira virtually transported us back to Italy with her amazingly delicious meal. This was a wonderful gift given to me last Christmas. What a great experience and memory for years to come.
K
10 Aug 2023
This was my first bespoke, personalized class and I’d book many more with Chef Kira. She was responsive to my inquiries before class, on schedule, high energy, personable, knowledgeable, and shared cooking tips and techniques in a practical way. I cannot wait to duplicate these vegan dishes at home. I have more confidence in my knife skills, spice selection, and overall cooking after this 2.5 hour class!
Nadalen
30 Jul 2023
We recently had the opportunity to participate in a cooking class that was truly exceptional. From start to finish, it was a delightful and educational experience that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in honing their culinary skills.
Chef Kira was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about cooking. Chef Kira’s expertise was evident as they effortlessly guided us through each step of the cooking process, sharing useful tips and tricks along the way.
What truly set this class apart was that she really made us feel like you were at home having a good time with friends. While it was a cooking class, nothing felt scripted which we truly enjoyed.
Overall, it was a well-rounded and enriching experience and the food was delicious. Whether you are a home cook or an experienced chef, I believe this class has something to offer everyone. We will definitely be seeing Chef Kira again.
Reggie
23 Jul 2023
Kira was awesome. From the conversation to the vibe. She set the tone and showed us how to make awesome food.
David
10 Jul 2023
Listen!
I had an amazing time learning with Chef Kira and while these aren’t my words allow me to parenthetically insert that:
“You're simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I've ever met”
- D
Helen
27 Jun 2023
Incredible experience the meal was layered with flavor. Chef Kira is amazing, thorough, fun and most informative. Loved our experience can't wait to do again. The best!
Chris
22 Jun 2023
All of the reviews are accurate! You will not be disappointed!
Taylor
12 Jun 2023
This was an 11/10 experience! Booked this class for a team bonding event, and am thankful I booked one of Kira's classes! She is the sweetest person ever and so knowledgeable about the work she does. The team thoroughly enjoyed the class/experience. I highly recommend Chef Kira, and will definitely be recommending her to others, and we will be back!
Ciarra
29 May 2023
Chef Kira was amazing and so was her cuban class menu! Kira was so personable and did a great job working with us to prepare our meal! Her kitchen is absolutely stunning and I would 100% book her again in the future.
Stephen
20 Dec 2022
Our experience with Chef Kira was nothing short of amazing!! Such a pleasure to have such a talented, personable and delightful person come into our home, bring everything she needs and make us a delicious gourmet meal!!! Highly recommend Chef Kira for a unique dining experience!!
Jonathan
19 Dec 2022
Kira was absolutely phenomenal. I cannot recommend her highly enough for her professionalism, her skill, and her beautifully warm spirit. We can't wait to work with her again.
Thurman
17 Dec 2022
An experience of a lifetime with an amazing meal and talented chef. It was sublime and she was the perfect accompaniment to our evening. We enjoyed the conversation and moments of privacy. She balanced the evening with grace as we encroached upon her meal prep with conversation and curiosity. Her experience comes to life through the salacious offerings from appetizer to dessert. She was the ultimate professional and the cuisine as delicious as one of our favorite restaurants. We’re already planning our next experience.
Victoria
05 Dec 2022
Kira was amazing! She was professional from the start and really personable. Every single dish we made was delicious. We’re already planning on doing another one of her classes with friends! Highly recommend!
Jonathan
22 Nov 2022
Chef Kira provides a very unique, tasty , and informative outing. She is very personable and charismatic which adds to the experience. Would recommend for date night and celebrating special occasions! A+
Unique
21 Nov 2022
Chef Kira was awesome and made us feel welcomed! We learned great recipes and the food was amazing. I would definitely book with her again
Sara
06 Nov 2022
We enjoyed the experience very much. Exceeded expectations.
Azor
01 Oct 2022
Great host. Great location. Great food. Great experience.
Akash
15 Aug 2022
Chef Kira hosted a great class! The atmosphere was relaxing, the food was delicious. The overall experience was fantastic!
Torrence
14 Aug 2022
Loved the vibe and chef Kira was amazing!
Wilson
13 Mar 2022
It was great date night, awesome experience, & incredible food. We learned alot, made new friends, and will cook with Chef Kira again.
Jennifer
20 Nov 2021
Chef Kira was great! She and her assistant were very friendly and cleaned up completely after themselves. She even showed up some food prepping tips! While the food was beautiful and very tasty (the first courses which was a salad, was really fantastic), I do wish we could have had the option to choose the menu or edit the brunch offerings. The food was on the heavier side and a great deal of it went uneaten.
Kyle
20 Nov 2021
Kira was Absolutely amazing, so personable and knowledgeable. The food was exquisite, highly recommend Cuban night with Chef Kira!
Shaina
18 Nov 2021
Chef Kira did an excellent job preparing the Cuban meal experience for my team. She was very welcoming, had an inviting space, and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend her for a teambuilding activity or a personal event.
Amy
04 Aug 2020
Incredible night! Chef Kira is the best!
Lauren
28 Jul 2020
Chef Kira was a delight. Let's start with the food. It was exceptional, and she took great care in quickly learning our skill level and providing instruction. It was a lot of food - we had leftovers that I can't wait to eat today.
Besides that, Chef Kira has an amazing spirit. She was easy to talk to and created a very intimate setting. She had homemade lemonade and sparkling water available to drink as well as a cheese and fruit plate waiting for us while we cooked. I would definitely recommend cooking with Chef Kira. You won't be disappointed.
noelwilkes1@yahoo.com
04 Jul 2020
Chef Kira was amazing. She had great conversation, she was professional and the food was amazing. We will definitely be booking with her again. Thanks young lady?
Erica
10 Jun 2020
Amazing!!!
Bianca
08 Jun 2020
Everything from start to finish was amazing. My date and I had a great time conversing with Chef Kira and the food was absolutely fantastic. Trying to make her class our monthly date night ;)
rose
29 May 2020
The food and instruction was amazing! Very professional and clean!! All around 5 stars.
Collin
30 Jan 2020
Chef Kira hosted such a wonderful experience! My girlfriend and I learned so much and ate so much wonderful food! Thank you so much!!! :)
Nayla
25 Jan 2020
What a wonderful experience, beautiful ambiance and yummy food ! Thank You Chef Kira for making it such a memorable night !!
Atlas
21 Jan 2020
Chef Kira was awesome! Super patient, friendly, and passionate about cooking. I'd recommend her classes to anyone.
Brian
20 Jan 2020
We had a REALLY good time!! We found the Cozymeal experience to be top shelf....Chef Kira was super....the evening was super....my wife and I would absolutely recommend Cozymeal. We want everyone to know how fun the Cozymeal experience is!
Jessica
18 Jan 2020
Words can’t describe how amazing this experience was. The food was amazing and Chef Kira broke down every single step and gave us some great tips to incorporate i our own kitchen. If you are looking for a unique date night experience, you HAVE to give this a try. You will leave full, happy, and educated. Thank you Chef Kira!
Melissa
17 Jan 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Chef Kira. She came fully prepared and had no trouble adjusting to our kitchen. She was fun, personable and kept the atmosphere light and entertaining. She gave us some great tips and really let us do the work with some direction but it felt very natural and smooth. The menu was scrumptious . Highly recommend and hope to do it again sometime!
Mour
24 Dec 2019
Chef Kira was an awesome...sorry chef for my tardiness...the conversation during the lesson and the patience and rapport of a true teacher...amazingly versed in the essence of food, life and particularly senses in general...we definitely had a great time and looking forward to steal some time out of her busy schedule for other vegan cooking tricks :)
Sarah
22 Jul 2019
Our experience with Chef Kira was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and patient. The food was incredible and we learned a ton of great cooking tips during the preparation. Thanks Kira!! <3
Erin
30 Jun 2019
Chef Kira is the best! My boyfriend and I took her pizza class and had a blast. Chef Kira manages to make the class both fun and informative. I felt like I learned a lot while enjoying the company. Chef Kira is a great instructor and I feel like I can use the skills she showed me in my future cooking adventures. Thank you Chef Kira!
Rudi
09 Jun 2019
I cannot brag enough about Chef Kira. She was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She accommodated our dietary needs during the booking process, was timely and professional, explained all of the steps during the cooking process, created an amazing experience in my tiny NYC kitchenette, provided five star service by plating, serving and even cleaning up, has a wonderful and kind personality and helped us make a delicious meal! Exceeded my expectations and I look forward to booking another class!
Annie
04 Jun 2019
Chef Kira was the best! Highly recommend and the food was AMAZING
Allison
02 Jun 2019
We did a Cozymeal class with Chef Kira and it far exceeded our already high expectations. We learned a ton and made a delicious Italian meal. Kira took care of everything (brought all ingredients and cooking utensils and cleaned up during cooking and afterwards) so that we could just enjoy the experience. Kira is also fun and interesting to talk with and learn from, and we loved hanging out with her. Thank you, Chef Kira, for such a memorable experience!
Daniel
15 May 2019
We had the utmost experience with Chef Kira on a lovely Tuesday evening. We’re the kind of people who think we know it all when it comes to cooking, but we truly gained some valuable tips and tricks on how to cook more efficiently and use leftover ingredients in a way we’ve never thought of. Chef Kira is such a wonderful and positive woman, and we had so much fun cooking with her. Highly recommended!!
Sarah
04 Mar 2019
Cannot reccomend this class or chef Kira enough! Not only was this the best vegan meal I maybe ever have had, she was extremely professional and fun to be with. She made such a lovely and wonderful evening for us! Highly reccomend this amazing person and chef :) we loved her!!!!
Sajeeda
19 Feb 2019
We really enjoyed our night with Chef Kira ! She is amazing, she felt like family. We learned so much from her && the food was delicious !
Paulo
18 Oct 2018
Chef Kira was amazing... highly recommend her. she is very knowledgeable, well traveled and a delight to be with.
The food was amazing and she brought all her kitchenware,food and even cleaned everything up....
My wife and I had a great time!
Grace
20 Aug 2018
Chef Kira made this experience so amazing for our party of 6. We learned a lot, we were hands-on and we had the best time. I would totally recommend her to anyone. 5 Stars is not enough. We were all in awe of her talent, skills and personality. Can't wait for next time!
Sohily
12 Aug 2018
We were a group of 7 women and all can't stop raving about how we had such an amazing experience with Chef Kira. She was engaging, witty and knowledgeable. Throughout the class she shared so many techniques. My Favorite part was eating what we prepared. Chef Kira assisted us with our dietary needs and altered our menu accordingly. Highly recommend Chef Kira and I would bring her back for another cuisine.
Elaine
20 Jul 2018
Our evening with Chef Kira was absolutely fantastic! She arrived prepared, made adjustments to the menu for allergies, made wonderful conversation and taught us new techniques. She is a well traveled chef with a fresh perspective on cooking that made our anniversary extra special. This is a night we'll never forget and we cannot wait to welcome her back into our kitchen! Thank you again Chef Kira! xoxo
Paquita
19 Apr 2018
Amazing experience. Food was spectacular, and I’m very comfortable making a deep dish now.
Frank
01 Apr 2018
Chef Kira is amazing. The food, experience and basically the whole evening couldn't have been better. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Johnaé
23 Mar 2018
Chef Kira was totally prepared, informed and super personable. My partner and I were immediately comfortable trying cooking techniques and new dishes with her help. The meal was absolute delicious. We’ll definitely be back!
Ashley
14 Mar 2018
We has the most WONDERFUL evening with Chef Kira. I had set this up for my girlfriend's birthday surprise and we had a blast. Chef Kira was so professional and accommodating and fit right in with all fun that we were having that night :) Thank you Chef Kira!!
Elena
26 Feb 2018
Very friendly and knowledgeable chef! And the food tasted awesome!! Who knew vegan food can do that? :)
Giuseppe
25 Feb 2018
Chef Kira was truly amazing! She was very attentive and encouraging throughout the entire night. She shared a lot of really useful cooking tips that I’ll carry with me for years. From the initial introduction and setup to the very last course and detail, everything was very carefully thought out and beautifully presented. I felt extremely comfortable asking questions and the general environment was very cozy, and relieved the stress that a lot of people might have when cooking something outside of their comfort zone. I can’t emphasize enough how perfect she made the experience! I hope to cook more with her in the future.
Clare
03 Feb 2018
Thank you for a great evening. Great food that we will definitely be cooking st home with our girls. Great company. Great experience. Would definitely recommend.
Stefan
21 Jan 2018
Wonderful experience! The food was great and the class was very hands-on.
Zak
20 Jul 2017
Does the thought of vegan food make your face wince? Think again. Chef Kira makes some of the most delicious food out there that anyone will love! As friendly as she is talented--her lovely home and large kitchen are a welcome area for anyone to learn cooking as well as enjoying the fruits of their labor. Her deep dish pizza tastes like it was delivered from a local Chicago pizzeria. Her vegan banana pudding is not to be missed. She'll let you in on how to make an authentic crawfish boil straight from the Bayou. Her fried chicken tofu with smoked collard greens is not only deliciously vegan-friendly, but a familiar old standard with a healthier twist.
