Gather around the table for a gorgeous celebration of the deep summer harvest! In this warm, highly interactive, hands-on workshop, we are partnering with our wonderful friends and local artisans to bring you an elevated, soul-satisfying Southern feast.

This class is all about honoring traditional flavor profiles while giving them a fresh, modern, and upscale twist. You’ll step up to the prep stations to master classic Southern techniques—from throwing high-hydration doughs to perfectly searing local proteins and creating delicate reductions. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just love the comfort of a backyard gathering, you will walk away with the confidence to host your own stunning summer social.

Southern Harvest Menu

1. Gather & Garnish Heirloom Tomato Pie

• The Feature: We are thrilled to feature this stunning centerpiece provided directly by Gather & Garnish! This showstopping pie features juicy, ripe summer heirloom tomatoes layered with a rich, sharp cheddar blend, all baked inside a flaky, homemade herbed biscuit crust. It’s the ultimate taste of a Southern summer.

2. Pan-Seared Cast-Iron Chicken Breast with Peach-Bourbon Glaze

• The Skill: Mastering the art of the perfect cast-iron sear to achieve a beautifully golden, crispy skin while keeping the chicken incredibly juicy. Students will then craft a classic pan-reduction glaze using sweet Georgia peaches, a splash of bourbon, and fresh thyme.

3. Sweet Corn & Wild Mushroom Risotto

• The Skill: Starch gelatinization and flavor layering. We are giving a sophisticated, creamy nod to traditional Southern creamed corn by slowly marrying arborio rice with fresh-shucked summer sweet corn, earthy wild mushrooms, and finished with a sharp local artisan cheese.

4. Individual Southern Peach Crisps with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

• The Skill: Fruit maceration and ice cream churning fundamentals. For a sweet finale, we will toss juicy, sun-ripened Georgia peaches with warm spices, top them with a buttery oat crumble, and bake them to bubbling perfection. We’ll top them off with a scoop of our own house-churned salted caramel ice cream.

🤝 A Note on Our Local Collaboration

At Mise en Place, community is at the heart of everything we cook. We are absolutely delighted to collaborate with Gather & Garnish for this class! They are providing their signature Heirloom Tomato Pie with cheddar & homemade herbed biscuit crust as the focal point of our meal, showcasing the incredible talent and fresh ingredients found right here in our local artisan community.

What To Expect: In our classes you’ll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.

• You will work with other students in groups of 4, sharing workstations and equipment.
• Classes are 2 hours, unless otherwise noted above
• Hands-on classes are limited to 12-16 students
• You will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class
• Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
• We will serve water, soda or 2 glasses of wine with your meal.

Mis En Place recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with Mis En Place Cooking Studio before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.