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Bayou Nights: Creole Vs Cajun With Chef Nicholas Saxon

Sat, August 29, 2026 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)

The Kitchen by Vangura
14431 Vangura Lane
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
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Cost: From $119.22

Experience the authentic flavors, stories, and cocktails of Louisiana in this unforgettable chef-led Bayou dinner experience.


Bayou Nights: An Authentic Louisiana Dinner Experience

A Chef's Dinner Demonstration with Chef Nicholas Saxon

Etoufee with me and the flavors of Louisiana, serving up the most authentic dishes prepared the way they were meant to be eaten!

Join Chef Nicholas Saxon for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich flavors, colorful history, and unmistakable hospitality of Louisiana. Drawing from generations of Cajun and Creole culinary traditions, Chef Nick will prepare an authentic multi-course menu while sharing the stories, techniques, and cultural influences that make Louisiana one of America's greatest food destinations.

Watch as classic Southern favorites come to life—from rich, comforting Crawfish Étouffée and hearty New Orleans-style Jambalaya to perfectly seasoned Cajun Butter Steak, Louisiana Red Beans & Rice, and Creole Shrimp served over creamy, cheesy grits with a zesty remoulade. The evening finishes on a sweet note with warm Beignets topped with wild berries and the legendary Banana Foster, first created in New Orleans in 1951.

More than a dinner, this is an immersive culinary journey through the heart of the Bayou—filled with incredible food, fascinating stories, Southern hospitality, and plenty of good times.

Here's what we're cooking:
  • Crawfish Étouffée
  • New Orleans-Style Jambalaya
  • Cajun Butter Steak
  • Louisiana Red Beans & Rice
  • Creole Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon, Cheesy Grits & Remoulade
  • Beignets with Wild Berries
  • Banana Foster
Here's what we're sipping:
  • Sazerac
  • Hurricane
  • Brandy Milk Punch
  • Chicory Coffee

BYOB if you would like something other than what the chef is sampling


This class is a chef’s presentation dinner, so Chef Nick will do the cooking, you do the eating. Enjoy this up close and personal dinner with our Chef! Please let us know if you would like to be seated with guests under a different name.



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