Oral Presentation
Chef Harris shares her personal culinary journey from Minden, Louisiana to her creating HCR No. 88 -The Official Meal of North Louisiana.
"Us Up North" Culinary ExperiencesShreveport
by Chef Hardette 2024 James Beard Award Foundation Semi-Finalist: Best Chef: South
An immersive cooking demo and old-fashioned family-style meal celebrating the flavors, stories, and traditions of rural North Louisiana.
This is not catering.
It's a remembrance honoring those that fed our soul.
An intimate culinary journey at your home or chosen location, created for you and your guests by 2024 James Beard Award Semi-finalist Chef Hardette Harris.
Request a date15–40 guests
The experience
More than just a meal
Join Chef Harris for an unforgettable journey into the heart of authentic rural Southern cuisine. An immersive cultural experience celebrating the flavors, stories, and traditions of rural North Louisiana.
From the first presentation to the last bite of cobbler, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for North Louisiana culinary heritage by indulging in one of the most comforting meals you've ever had.
- 15–40
- Guests
- 4
- ENTREES SELECTIONS
- 100%
- Family style
What's included
Three Parts-One Unforgettable Experience
Immersive Cooking Demo
Participate in a cooking demo where you will learn the secrets to preparing true Southern favorites like collard greens and hot water cornbread.
Family-Style Meal
Rural north Louisiana heritage dishes prepared the way our ancestors made them and served old fashioned family style.
The menus
Authentic-Rural-Traditional
Choose one of three entrée menus. Every menu comes with the full spread of Southern sides, cornbread, dessert, and sweet tea.
ENTRÉES — CHOOSE ONE
Fish Fry Fried Catfish
Fried Catfish Baked Chicken
Fried Catfish Smothered Chicken
Fried Catfish Baked Pork Chops
Sides — included with every menu
- Collard Greens or Cabbage
- Black Eyed Peas or Purple Hull
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad
CornbreadDessertSweet Tea & Water
Onsite at the "Us Up North" Kitchen or we travel to your location.
Ask about booking a lunch or dinner without the Culinary Experience.
Connect With Us
Let's plan your experience.
Off-site services are available, including corporate and custom VIP experiences. Text or leave a message, we'll get back to you.
The Us Up North Kitchen · 300 N Allen, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101