NOLA Kitchen – Austin

Mike and his team catered a pre-Christmas get together we had at our home in Austin. We had about 25 people or so. It went perfectly.

It was great. I was hesitant to put something so large together on such short notice. And to be honest Christmas kind of stinks for parties since everyone is having one. Mike’s got a really wide range of culinary skills. He can do traditional, seasonal, Cajun, etc. And he asked a lot of really good questions that helped me put things together. It’s apparent he’s been doing this for a long time. I was worried about weight gain during the holidays so he came up with some really good dishes that were lower fat but still tasted great.”

We used Nola Kitchen for our UT tailgates this past season.  Mike provided hot food over a 4 hour period to approximately 300 guests.  Everything was cooked on-site and paced perfectly.  He brought a unique flavor to our tailgate at a very affordable price.  He worked within our budget and facility restrictions to bring us a fantastic and diverse menu!  On top of being in budget, on-site and preparing delicious food, Mike was great at mingling with our clients!  All in all, Mike and Nola Kitchen are a fantastic resource for anyone that may be hosting an event.

We met Chef Mike of Nola Kitchen during one of his demo classes at Faraday’s Cooking Store. We were so impressed by his food and interpersonal skills that we hired him to make a gumbo for a small party in our home. That experience was so pleasant and such a great success that we hired him to prepare our Christmas feast… Again, a huge hit. We hire a private chef several times a year and Chef Mike delivers on all aspects. The food is always delicious and cost effective. His communication is great and he makes it about the client not about himself. The bonus is that he does a wonderful job of cleaning up after himself and leaves my kitchen as he found it.

We have found him to be creative, dependable, flexible and an all around good guy. We will definitely ask him to grace our kitchen again with his presence and skill!

It was always a pleasure to work with Mike. The food is wonderful and service is unsurpassed! I could always count on him to be calm and collected should a crisis arise. Austin’s gain is New Orleans’ loss…

Chef Mike with Nola Kitchen prepared a wonderful chicken and andouille gumbo, sensation salad and Creole praline dinner for 10 guests in our home. The food was fantastic and the cooking demonstration was the hit of the evening. Chef Mike explained the history of Cajun and Creole cooking as well as the techniques and ingredients he utilized. Good fun, and the clean-up was minimal as he brought his own equipment and left our kitchen spotless!

“We’ve used Nola Kitchen numerous times for various functions…large, small, formal and informal. Mike and his staff are very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about many cuisines, especially Cajun/Creole. Of course, we LOVE his take on the New Orleans classics like gumbo, crawfish etouffee and jambalaya, but he can also prepare excellent fajitas and guacamole! We’ve never been disappointed with service or quality when working with Mike and Nola Kitchen – highly recommended regardless of setting or theme – Nola Kitchen makes us look good EVERY TIME!!

My family vacation as I grew up was often to travel to New Orleans simply to eat! We couldn’t get enough! When I first tasted what Nola Kitchen had to offer, it took me right back to the “Big Easy”. Mike prepared crawfish etouffee for my dad’s birthday and it was incredible! The best etouffee I’ve had outside of the Crescent City and the pricing was completely fair! 5 Stars to Chef Mike and Nola kitchen for making my dad’s birthday one to remember!

Vandergrift High School Loves Nola Kitchen !!! Nola Kitchen generously served a Cajun buffet for the varsity football tailgate and everyone absolutely loved the food! The “home-style”, New Orleans cuisine they provided was wonderful. All of the tailgaters wanted more info about Nola Kitchen’s menu and we certainly hope to have him back next year!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful food at my 40th birthday party! Everyone enjoyed the cajun dishes. I’m quite sure the crawfish etouffee and boudin were “firsts” for some! As for me, it was such a treat to have a taste of home right here in Austin. Your professionalism and genuineness are true assets – I felt like a good friend was cooking in my kitchen. My party just wouldn’t have been the same without you. I would happily recommend Nola Kitchen to anyone who wants some authentic South Louisiana cuisine.

Nola Kitchen catered Ame’s Cleaning’s ribbon cutting and open house. Mike took the time to really listen to our needs and preferences to build a menu that was in line with our budget. We were very impressed with Nola Kitchen and Mike’s culinary prowess – he is quite personable and the food was superb.

Working with Mike was a great pleasure. My girlfriends and I had an entertaining cooking class with incredible food. He taught us how easy and fun it could be to create an excellent meal on our own. The evening was a huge success and I will definitely recommend him to all of my friends. Thanks so much!”