
1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 89 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class worth booking?
1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class is a 1.5-hour experience in Atlanta, United States, from $45 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 89 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (89)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $45 per person
The Southern Essentials Cooking Class is a 1.5-hour culinary adventure in Atlanta that immerses you in the heart of Southern comfort food. Participants will get hands-on experience making flaky, buttery biscuits, a classic pimento cheese spread, and sweet iced tea. Guided by a knowledgeable instructor, you'll learn the stories behind these cherished recipes and their significance in Southern culture. This interactive class, perfect for all skill levels, provides not just delicious food but also insights into Atlanta's rich culinary heritage. Come hungry and leave with new skills and tasty treats to enjoy.
What you get
About this experience
The Southern Essentials Cooking Class is a 1.5-hour culinary adventure in Atlanta that immerses you in the heart of Southern comfort food. Participants will get hands-on experience making flaky, buttery biscuits, a classic pimento cheese spread, and sweet iced tea. Guided by a knowledgeable instructor, you'll learn the stories behind these cherished recipes and their significance in Southern culture. This interactive class, perfect for all skill levels, provides not just delicious food but also insights into Atlanta's rich culinary heritage. Come hungry and leave with new skills and tasty treats to enjoy.
What's included
Included
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Atlanta
Come inside our headquarters and check in!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Come inside our headquarters and check in!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Unexpected Atlanta Tours & Gifts
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 79 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
79 verified traveler reviews for 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Mini Cooking Class
What a great way to immerse ourselves in some downtown Atlanta history. Zoe, our culinary arts instructor not only taught us the nuances of making delicious buttermilk biscuits and yummy “personalized spiced” pimento cheese spread, she crafted a history that connected these southern specialties with Atlanta. If you have a couple hours to spare, this was worth time (and you get a homemade snack with some southern sweet tea)!
via Viator
Hidden gem of an experience!
What a great way to learn some Atlanta history that’s tied to these traditional southern recipes! It was an unexpected bonus to discover some significant historical facts about this special location in the city as well. Zoe was a terrific guide through it all! And our biscuits, pimiento cheese spread, and sweet tea were all delicious—as promised! Highly recommended!!
via Tripadvisor
Very Good
Zoe did an amazing job. The class was very informative and the food turned out great.
via Tripadvisor
Southern Essentials Cooking Experience
Jessica was absolutely amazing! I truly enjoyed the Southern Essentials Cooking Experience and had such a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend this experience to my family and friends! ❤️
via Tripadvisor
Delicious biscuits and pimento cheese experience
Great experience. Aerial was enjoyable and full of great stories.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 31
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Unexpected Atlanta Tours & Gifts, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 75.3 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Atlanta.
How much does 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Atlanta usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Atlanta is not rushed.
Is 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 89 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Atlanta, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class?
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Around 31 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Atlanta can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Atlanta and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Atlanta within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Atlanta?
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Atlanta pairs civil rights history at the King Center and Sweet Auburn with the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, BeltLine bike rides and southern food tours through Old Fourth Ward. Guide depth is what separates the history walks here. On Outty we rank every Atlanta experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour, Guided Tour of Atlanta Braves' Truist Park, Fall in Love with Atlanta Bike Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
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March to May and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Atlanta?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class?
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Included: Snacks; and Tea and coffee. Not included: Private transportation; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class?
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Come inside our headquarters and check in! Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Atlanta. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about 1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class?
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Across 89 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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