Do I need prior baking experience?

No, this class is suitable for all skill levels, including complete beginners.

Is there a limit on the number of participants?

Yes, space is limited to ensure an engaging experience, so reservations are recommended.

All baking supplies and ingredients are provided, but bringing an apron is optional.

Can I take home the biscuits I bake?

Participants take home their biscuits and a few keepsakes, but the freshly baked treats are shared during the class.

Is the class suitable for children?

Yes, children accompanied by adults are welcome, and the class is family-friendly.

How do I prepare for the class?

Just come hungry and ready to learn—no special preparation needed.

Culinary & Food Tours with Regina Charboneau in Natchez | Food Tour

Nestled in the historic town of Natchez, renowned for its antebellum architecture and vibrant Southern culture, Regina Charboneau offers a unique taste of the local culinary scene through her Biscuit Cooking Class. This hands-on experience attracts food lovers eager to learn the secrets behind perfect, flaky Southern biscuits. Over an engaging hour, Chef Regina, famously dubbed "the Queen of Biscuits," guides participants through each step of her beloved recipe, sharing tips that have been passed down through generations. The class isn't just about baking; it’s an immersion into Southern hospitality and culinary heritage, with participants taking home a printed recipe, a tea towel, and a biscuit cutter as mementos. Her warm demeanor and expert instruction make this an unforgettable part of any visit to Natchez, a city with deep roots in American history. What's makes this class stand out is Regina’s dedication to preserving regional food traditions while providing a fun, approachable environment for all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a curious novice, this class offers both education and the chance to connect with the authentic flavors of the South.

Natchez’s charming streets and scenic Mississippi River views set an ideal backdrop for the class, which runs in a cozy local kitchen infused with history. Attendees leave not only with new culinary skills but also with a richer appreciation of Southern culture. This experience is perfect for travelers seeking a hands-on, culinary adventure intertwined with the storied landscape of Natchez, making it a must-try for food enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

About Natchez Pilgrimage Tours

Natchez Pilgrimage Tours is a guided-tour operator based in Natchez, Mississippi, offering curated visits to historic homes, gardens, and city attractions. The operator conducts guided experiences at documented properties and specialty events, including Concord Quarters 1819, Lansdowne 1853, Monmouth 1818, Thomas Staniforth House 1854, White Wings 1833, Myrtle Terrace 1844-1851, Rosalie 1823, Longwood 1860, 1861, Regina Charboneau's Biscuit Cooking Class, and a Natchez City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off double-decker tour.

Tours range from a focused forty-five-minute visit at Concord Quarters to extended guided house and garden tours featuring original furnishings, period wallpapers, restored dependencies, and manicured grounds. Interpretive content highlights architectural details, family histories, Civil War connections, and the lives of enslaved African Americans where applicable. Concord Quarters is noted as a freestanding slave dwelling listed on the National Register of Historic Places; Monmouth and Longwood are identified among National Historic Landmarks and preserved sites. The operator coordinates access with property stewards and provides timed experiences, printed materials, and site-specific context to help visitors plan. Visitors may also book a biscuit cooking class taught by Chef Regina Charboneau or explore more than forty city sights on an open-air sightseeing route. Natchez Pilgrimage Tours serves history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and travelers seeking educational, site-based experiences in Natchez, Mississippi. The organization emphasizes factual interpretation, preservation-minded access, and respectful presentation of complex histories across its portfolio of historic tours and experiences. Schedules and booking information are available through the operator's official channels; advance reservations are recommended for popular seasonal tours and specialty classes online.