Southern Comfort: The Ultimate Brunch Experience
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🌅 A Hands-On Southern Breakfast Experience with Chef John
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of sizzling bacon, flaky biscuits, crispy fried chicken, and fresh-baked cobbler in this unforgettable hands-on Southern brunch cooking class! Join Chef John as he brings together the very best of Southern comfort food and classic brunch favorites in a fun, interactive culinary experience that’s perfect for couples, friends, families, or anyone who loves an incredible breakfast.
From mastering sky-high buttermilk biscuits and perfectly crispy fried chicken to creating an elegant Quiche Lorraine worthy of any brunch table, you’ll discover professional techniques, time-saving tips, and the secrets behind some of the South’s most iconic dishes. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just getting started, you’ll leave with new skills, delicious recipes, and the confidence to recreate an amazing brunch at home.
The kitchen will be filled with laughter, Southern hospitality, and mouthwatering aromas as everyone cooks together before sitting down to enjoy an incredible feast.
👨🍳 On the Menu
🐔 Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Golden Brown Waffles with Hot Honey Butter
Master the secrets to perfectly seasoned, ultra-crispy buttermilk fried chicken paired with light, fluffy golden waffles and finished with our irresistible warm hot honey butter.
🧈 Scratch-Made Buttermilk Biscuits with Southern Sausage Gravy
Learn how to create sky-high, flaky biscuits completely from scratch before smothering them in rich, creamy peppered sausage gravy made the old-fashioned way.
🍳 Creamy Dutch Oven Stone-Ground Grits with Boursin Cheese
Discover how to transform traditional Southern grits into a luxuriously creamy side by slowly cooking stone-ground grits and finishing them with rich, savory Boursin cheese.
🥓 Applewood-Smoked Bacon
Perfectly crisp, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon cooked to perfection—the ultimate Southern breakfast staple.
🥧 Classic Quiche Lorraine
Create this timeless brunch favorite featuring a buttery, flaky pastry crust filled with silky egg custard, smoky bacon, Gruyère cheese, and caramelized onions. Chef John will share the techniques for achieving a perfectly creamy filling and beautifully golden crust every time.
🍎 Cast Iron Warm Southern Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Finish brunch on a sweet note with tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked beneath a buttery golden crust and served warm with creamy vanilla bean ice cream.
🥂 Build Your Perfect Brunch!
No Southern brunch is complete without a festive drink in hand!
Our Build-Your-Own Mimosa Bar will be available for purchase and is the perfect way to elevate your brunch experience. Choose from chilled sparkling wine and a colorful selection of premium juices to create your own signature mimosa. From the traditional orange mimosa to refreshing tropical and seasonal combinations, you can customize every glass to match your taste.
Looking for something a little bolder? Our Bloody Mary will also be available for purchase.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a relaxing weekend morning, our brunch bar adds the perfect finishing touch to an already unforgettable culinary experience.
🔥 What You’ll Learn
During this interactive class, Chef John will teach you the professional techniques that make Southern breakfast and brunch favorites truly exceptional, including:
✅ Making tender, flaky buttermilk biscuits from scratch
✅ Proper biscuit mixing, folding, and shaping techniques
✅ Creating crispy, juicy buttermilk fried chicken with perfectly seasoned breading
✅ Preparing light, fluffy waffles with the ideal texture
✅ Building rich, creamy Southern sausage gravy from scratch
✅ Cooking silky stone-ground grits and incorporating cheese for maximum flavor
✅ Preparing a buttery, flaky pastry crust for Quiche Lorraine
✅ Creating a smooth, perfectly set egg custard filling
✅ Proper baking techniques for a beautifully browned quiche
✅ Baking fruit cobblers with a crisp, buttery topping and tender fruit filling
✅ Professional brunch timing, organization, and presentation techniques
We’ll roll up our sleeves, cook together, share plenty of laughs, and enjoy one incredible Southern brunch feast. You’ll leave with a full stomach, printed recipes, professional cooking techniques, and the confidence to recreate these comforting breakfast classics for family and friends.
Class Format
Demonstration & Hands-On
Instructor
Chef John Alunni
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of sizzling bacon, flaky biscuits, crispy fried chicken, and fresh-baked cobbler in this unforgettable hands-on Southern brunch cooking class! Join Chef John as he brings together the very best of Southern comfort food and classic brunch favorites in a fun, interactive culinary experience that’s perfect for couples, friends, families, or anyone who loves an incredible breakfast.
From mastering sky-high buttermilk biscuits and perfectly crispy fried chicken to creating an elegant Quiche Lorraine worthy of any brunch table, you’ll discover professional techniques, time-saving tips, and the secrets behind some of the South’s most iconic dishes. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just getting started, you’ll leave with new skills, delicious recipes, and the confidence to recreate an amazing brunch at home.
The kitchen will be filled with laughter, Southern hospitality, and mouthwatering aromas as everyone cooks together before sitting down to enjoy an incredible feast.
👨🍳 On the Menu
🐔 Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Golden Brown Waffles with Hot Honey Butter
Master the secrets to perfectly seasoned, ultra-crispy buttermilk fried chicken paired with light, fluffy golden waffles and finished with our irresistible warm hot honey butter.
🧈 Scratch-Made Buttermilk Biscuits with Southern Sausage Gravy
Learn how to create sky-high, flaky biscuits completely from scratch before smothering them in rich, creamy peppered sausage gravy made the old-fashioned way.
🍳 Creamy Dutch Oven Stone-Ground Grits with Boursin Cheese
Discover how to transform traditional Southern grits into a luxuriously creamy side by slowly cooking stone-ground grits and finishing them with rich, savory Boursin cheese.
🥓 Applewood-Smoked Bacon
Perfectly crisp, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon cooked to perfection—the ultimate Southern breakfast staple.
🥧 Classic Quiche Lorraine
Create this timeless brunch favorite featuring a buttery, flaky pastry crust filled with silky egg custard, smoky bacon, Gruyère cheese, and caramelized onions. Chef John will share the techniques for achieving a perfectly creamy filling and beautifully golden crust every time.
🍎 Cast Iron Warm Southern Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Finish brunch on a sweet note with tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked beneath a buttery golden crust and served warm with creamy vanilla bean ice cream.
🥂 Build Your Perfect Brunch!
No Southern brunch is complete without a festive drink in hand!
Our Build-Your-Own Mimosa Bar will be available for purchase and is the perfect way to elevate your brunch experience. Choose from chilled sparkling wine and a colorful selection of premium juices to create your own signature mimosa. From the traditional orange mimosa to refreshing tropical and seasonal combinations, you can customize every glass to match your taste.
Looking for something a little bolder? Our Bloody Mary will also be available for purchase.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a relaxing weekend morning, our brunch bar adds the perfect finishing touch to an already unforgettable culinary experience.
🔥 What You’ll Learn
During this interactive class, Chef John will teach you the professional techniques that make Southern breakfast and brunch favorites truly exceptional, including:
✅ Making tender, flaky buttermilk biscuits from scratch
✅ Proper biscuit mixing, folding, and shaping techniques
✅ Creating crispy, juicy buttermilk fried chicken with perfectly seasoned breading
✅ Preparing light, fluffy waffles with the ideal texture
✅ Building rich, creamy Southern sausage gravy from scratch
✅ Cooking silky stone-ground grits and incorporating cheese for maximum flavor
✅ Preparing a buttery, flaky pastry crust for Quiche Lorraine
✅ Creating a smooth, perfectly set egg custard filling
✅ Proper baking techniques for a beautifully browned quiche
✅ Baking fruit cobblers with a crisp, buttery topping and tender fruit filling
✅ Professional brunch timing, organization, and presentation techniques
We’ll roll up our sleeves, cook together, share plenty of laughs, and enjoy one incredible Southern brunch feast. You’ll leave with a full stomach, printed recipes, professional cooking techniques, and the confidence to recreate these comforting breakfast classics for family and friends.
Class Format
Demonstration & Hands-On
Instructor
Chef John Alunni
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150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923
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