GATLINBURG FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Southern Cooking with Chef Tina Cannon: A Morning of Smoky Mountain Breakfast Craft
A compact, hands-on cooking class in Gatlinburg where Chef Tina Cannon teaches classic Southern breakfast dishes with contemporary twists — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Hands-On Southern Cooking with Chef Tina Cannon: A Morning of Smoky Mountain Breakfast Craft.
Spend a memorable morning in the Smoky Mountains learning with Chef Tina Cannon, champion of Netflix's Barbecue Showdown. In a personal, classroom-style setting you'll prepare classic Southern breakfast dishes and contemporary variations, sharing the kitchen with the instructor and fellow participants.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Learn from a Barbecue Showdown Champion
Chef Tina Cannon, noted for winning Netflix's Barbecue Showdown, leads the class and shares techniques, tips, and recipes in an intimate instructional format designed for interaction and practical learning.
Classic Southern Breakfasts, Reimagined
The session focuses on classic Southern breakfast dishes alongside modern reinterpretations — expect hands-on preparation of hearty, breakfast-oriented Southern fare under the chef's guidance.
A Morning in the Smoky Mountains
This is a morning-focused culinary experience in Gatlinburg that combines instruction with a shared meal, offering both learning and the reward of eating what you've helped prepare.
What the day feels like
What the Class Feels Like
The flow is straightforward: arrive before the start, receive a brief orientation, move into hands-on cooking under Chef Tina Cannon’s direction, then sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. The format emphasizes practical technique, small-group interaction, and tasting your work at the end of the session.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in; a welcome and instructions session begins at 9:00 AM. The overall class is a compact morning session.
Bring your appetite — the operator recommends coming ready to participate and enjoy the meal you prepare.
All participants must have a ticket. Children and non-ticketed guests are not permitted.
The kitchen processes ingredients containing nuts, gluten, dairy and other common allergens; cross-contact is possible and an allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior cooking experience?
No — classes are designated for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cooks.
Can I attend without participating in the cooking?
You may attend if you purchase a ticket, but the experience is designed for participation and no discount is offered for observers.
Are accommodations included?
No — lodging is not included in the ticket price.
Can children or non-ticketed guests join?
No — children and non-ticketed guests are not permitted; every guest must have a ticket.
What about food allergies?
The kitchen processes ingredients containing nuts, gluten, dairy and other common allergens; while staff clean and sanitize, cross-contact is possible and an allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.