3-Course Cooking Class Experiences

Private cooking classes with built-in cocktail mixers—a hands-on journey where guests learn signature dishes while shaking up custom cocktails. It’s part class, part party, and all Pearline—equal parts soulful, stylish, and spirited.

$299 per person

Soulful Southern Staples: Elevated Classics with a Twist

A celebration of soulful comfort food, reimagined for modern tastes. In this class, guests will revisit Southern icons and learn to elevate them with gourmet techniques and upscale presentations.

Savory Prelude

Smoked Cornbread Madeleines with Whipped Pimento Goat Cheese & Tomato Jam

Mini French-style madeleines made from smoked cornmeal batter, served warm with a tangy, creamy goat cheese spread and housemade tomato jam. A refined nod to cornbread and pimento cheese.

Culinary Showcase

Buttermilk-Brined Fried Chicken Thighs with Smoked Gouda Grits & Hot Honey Drizzle

Golden-crisp chicken thighs soaked in a tangy buttermilk brine, fried to perfection, and served over ultra-creamy smoked Gouda grits. A drizzle of hot honey adds just the right touch of sweet heat.

Decadent Finale

Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée with Molasses Whip

Silky sweet potato custard with a crackling sugar top and deep notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of bourbon. Finished with molasses whipped cream and toasted pecan dust.

Sweet Heat & Southern Smoke: A BBQ Lover’s Masterclass

This class dives deep into Southern-style BBQ—where smoke meets spice and sauces tell stories. Guests will learn techniques to prep, season, and glaze like a pitmaster, even without an outdoor smoker.

Chef's Welcome

Charred Okra & Shrimp Stack with Pickled Green Tomato Aioli

Crispy cornmeal-crusted okra layered with spiced Gulf shrimp, finished with a smoky aioli made from tangy pickled green tomatoes.

Highlight Course

Applewood-Smoked Pork Chop with Bourbon-Peach BBQ Glaze & Charred Corn Succotash

Smoky, juicy pork kissed with a sticky-sweet glaze, paired with a vibrant summer succotash that sings with color and char.

Sweet Finish

Brown Sugar Banana Pudding Parfait with Toasted Meringue

An upscale twist on a classic—layers of brown sugar custard, banana compote, and vanilla wafer crumble, topped with torched meringue and a caramel drizzle.

Southern Seduction: A Candlelit Dinner to Remember

An intimate, romantic class perfect for couples or special celebrations. Guests create a luxurious Southern-inspired menu by candlelight, learning to plate with elegance and infuse emotion into every bite.

Opening Course

Crispy Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemon-Thyme Aioli

Delicate asparagus spears wrapped in crisped prosciutto, lightly roasted and served with a citrus-herb aioli. Light, elegant, and seductive on the palate.

Heart of the experience

Blackened Gulf Shrimp with White Cheddar Grits, Andouille Crumble & Cajun Beurre Blanc

An elegant take on a Southern classic—sweet, seared Gulf shrimp over velvety white cheddar grits, finished with a delicate Cajun beurre blanc and smoky Andouille crumble.

Gourmet Indulgence

Peach Cobbler à la Mode Tartlet with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Flaky butter tartlet filled with spiced peaches and baked to golden perfection. Topped table side with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and bourbon caramel.