About this tour
A 1.5-hour hands-on cooking class in Atlanta where you'll learn to make Southern buttermilk biscuits, pimiento cheese spread, and sweet tea from scratch. Suited to all skill levels, the class covers both technique and the cultural roots of these staple recipes. You'll leave with practical skills and edible samples.
Highlights
- Make flaky buttermilk biscuits from scratch, guided step-by-step
- Prepare pimiento cheese spread using traditional Southern methods
- Mix individual servings of sweet iced tea to take home
- Learn the history and cultural significance of each dish
- All-skill-level welcome; no cooking experience required
- Wheelchair accessible venue with accessible transport links nearby
- Small interactive group format with hands-on participation
What to expect
You'll arrive at the class space in Atlanta and be introduced to your instructor and fellow participants. The session kicks off with an overview of Southern comfort food traditions and the recipes you'll tackle. You'll then move through making biscuits—mixing, rolling, and baking—while the instructor explains technique and timing. Once biscuits are on, you'll prepare the pimiento cheese spread from its core ingredients. The final component is mixing your own sweet tea. Throughout, you'll hear about why these foods matter to Atlanta's food culture. Towards the end, you'll sample what you've made, and leave with your finished items.
What travellers say
- Hands-on format—you actually make and taste all three dishes
- Instructor shares genuine cultural and historical context
- Suitable for complete beginners; no skill bar to entry
- Fully accessible venue and nearby public transport options
- Leaves you with a practical skill and food to take away
- Class duration may feel short for deeper technique exploration
- Group size not specified; could affect personalised attention
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for anyone curious about Southern cooking or looking for an interactive culinary outing—no prior kitchen experience needed. Accessibility is strong: the space is fully wheelchair accessible, and public transport options are nearby; service animals are welcome. Practically speaking, plan to be hands-on (aprons recommended), and note that gratuities and private transport aren't included in the price. Group size isn't specified, but the interactive format suggests an intimate setting. Infants can attend (sitting on a lap or in a pram), though they won't be cooking. Arrive ready to eat; you'll be sampling your work.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.