Creole Comforts: A Culinary Demonstration Dinner featuring Chef Chris Wilton

Creole Comforts: A Culinary Demonstration Dinner featuring Chef Chris Wilton

Join us at the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center for a can’t-miss, live Creole cuisine demonstration with Chef Chris Wilton! Watch and learn as Chef Wilton expertly prepares a Crescent City classic, Shrimp Creole. Enjoy this, and other Coastal South favorites such as West Indies salad and scratch-made pralines. And because this vibrant menu deserves an equally vibrant beverage, you can expect a delicious cocktail pairing to enjoy while you’re with us.

What to expect:

  • A live culinary demonstration of authentic Creole cuisine by beloved Auburn chef, Chef Chris Wilton.
  • Enjoy a three-course dinner, expertly paired with a delicious creole cocktail.
  • The opportunity to learn authentic Creole cooking techniques while hearing about Chef Wilton’s storied experience as he grew up in the kitchens of Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Menu 
West Indies Salad, Authentic Shrimp Creole over Rice with French Garlic Bread, Scratch-made Pralines


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Check-in:
5:45PM
Event Time: 6PM - 7:30PM
Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center
Culinary Exhibition Kitchen (Room 222)
205 S College Street, Auburn, AL 36830
     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What time do doors open?  5:45PM
    What if I have a big group—will we sit together? There is no reserved seating. Please arrive with your group as seating is first come, first served.
    Where do I park?  Parking – Week day 
    Street parking is free after 6:00 p.m. You can park for free after 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd or 3rd floors of the parking deck adjacent to the Auburn University Hotel & Conference Center. To find more details about downtown parking, you may visit the City of Auburn’s website. Sometimes finding parking can be a challenge, so please allow yourself enough time. We don’t want you to miss a thing! Before 5pm consult the City of Auburn’s parking link above. The Wright Street Deck allows for parking for longer than two hours. 
    What is attire? Smart Casual
    What if I have a food allergy concern?  Please email cmyers@auburn.edu ASAP to let us know. 

     

    Price:

    $85.00