MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 | 6:30 PM

with Chef Maudie Schmitt of Cafe Rue Orleans

Chef Maudie Schmitt is heading back into the HKS Kitchen to spice up your evening with a cooking class full of bold Cajun flavors and Southern charm! To set the tone, the evening will start with a savory Cajun meat and cheese appetizer plate loaded with smoky, spicy favorites. Then, you’ll roll up your sleeves and cook up a pot of the main attraction – a rich and hearty chicken and sausage gumbo. While that’s simmering to perfection, you’ll mix up a creamy, zesty Cajun potato salad side dish. To experience a Louisiana-inspired feast that’s as comforting as it is flavorful, be sure to join us. Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person.

*All class ticket sales are final. No refunds or credit transfers to other classes are available. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact us to check our waitlist.*

MEET THE CHEF: 

Born and raised in New Orleans, Chef Maudie Schmitt has an extensive restaurant heritage and learned to cook from the many great chefs in her own lively family. She taught special education for 23 years until deciding to open a restaurant. Cafe Rue Orleans opened in 2001 and has been blessed with much success in the NWA area. Chef Maudie recently competed on Food Network's Supermarket Stakeout where she was a runner up!