King Cake Workshop with Matt Haines and Martha Gilreath

725 Howard Avenue,New Orleans LA 70130

22 February, 2022

Description

Learn the history of king cakes -- and make your own to bring home and decorate! -- with Martha Gilreath and Matt Haines Have your king cake and make it, too. In this class, you will roll up your sleeves to shape and bake your own king cake, led by Martha Gilreath of Nolita, and take a deep, delicious dive into the history of this one-of-a-kind confection with Matt Haines (author, The Big Book of King Cake). Expect fragrant smells and fabulous storytelling. You'll go home with a fresh king cake (retail value: $30), decorating supplies, know-how, and plenty of inspiration to dress your cake up. About the InstructorsMatt Haines tried to eat as many different versions of king cake that he could during the 2017 Mardi Gras season, and ended up sampling over 80 different varieties. That was just before he hiked the entire Appalachian trail. When he returned to New Orleans from this amazing feat he began his writing career. Since then Matt has written for Voice of America, Lonely Planet, CNN Underscored, Zagat, Fodor's Travel, Rosetta Stone, Great Big Story, AlltimePower, The Times-Picayune, The New Orleans Advocate, Gambit Weekly, Very Local New Orleans and GoNOLA.com, as well as technology companies like Align and nonprofit organizations such as 504ward. Matt loves writing about food, travel and just about anything that helps him better understand people and their unique motivations. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Martha Gilreath is the owner of Nolita, a small pop-up bakery in New Orleans, and also a NOCHI Baking & Pastry Arts alum. After a successful first Mardi Gras season, her king cake made it to the cover of The Big Book of King Cake, and her inspiring story is found in its pages. FAQsWhen is check-in? Our doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled start time, and class will begin promptly. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? You will find ample street parking and several paid parking lots in the blocks surrounding NOCHI. The streetcar also runs directly outside our building! Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No! We'll be checking names on our guest list. What is your cancellation policy? Tickets are transferrable and non-refundable. We will make an exception to this policy if you or anyone in your party tests positive for COVID-19. If fewer than 12 tickets are sold prior to Monday, February 7, this class will be rescheduled. In the event of a class cancellation, either due to COVID-19 or under-enrollment, ticket buyers will be offered a refund or credit. What is your COVID-19 policy? We are always keeping a close eye on the ever-changing case numbers and guidelines. In compliance with the City of New Orleans mandate, we do require either proof of vaccine or <72-hour negative PCR test. We may also ask that you wear a mask while moving throughout our building. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? We serve alcohol to anyone age 21+ and will be checking IDs upon arrival. May I take photos during class? Feel free to document your experience with us and share it on social media with the hashtag #intheNOCHI! You can find us on Instagram @nochi_grams, on Twitter @nochi_tweets, or on Facebook.