5 star review because she had plenty of water (inside joke referring to a previous yelpers review). The camaraderie and friendships formed during the class was very genuine (wish I would've gotten the peoples Instagrams or Facebook info)!! Maryanne made it feel like we were home! Super informative on how to make a genuine, homemade biscuit. There is an art and process to making the perfect biscuit. This is a must do when in Nashville...you won't be disappointed. The location and building is unassuming but once you are inside you feel the love read more

Southern Belle Biscuit - Southern Belle biscuit making - Cooking Classes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Love love loved this class, probably one of our most fun things to do in Nashville! Maryann Bird was kind, welcoming, patient and quite the Ambassador for the Music City. She clearly knows her biscuits! The location was unexpected and a little hard to find. Ms. Bird explained that her husband actually owned the little industrial park and when her classes got larger, instead of continuing to teach at her home, she fashioned a charming kitchen in the back of the building. There aren't any signs from the street, yet, so it's awkward driving around when you don't know what you are looking for. But one quick call and we were united with the other 12 people waiting for the class to begin. Maryann did a great job of explaining her credentials and how she fell in love with biscuits. She made biscuits right in front of us, talking us thru the process while making everyone comfortable with one another. She answered questions. She educated us about substitutions. And then she served us each one of those biscuits, complete with sausage gravy, to enjoy. After each table (there were about 6?) was given the tools and materials to make their own flour-y butter soaked delicacies. While those were cooking? Pictures, clean up, and a few products for sale (we picked up some biscuit cutters!) It was a great day, and wasn't affected by the heat OR scattered thunderstorms! Thankful for a fun activity we could enjoy even when we got back home. Lots of couples, moms and their adult children, girls on a Nashville weekend. Highly recommend read more

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Fun, engaging, and helpful class! My friend and I found this class through Groupon and decided to give it a try with ZERO idea of what to expect. Maryann made everything so comfortable and interactive for everyone. She's not only an obvious expert in the baking arena, but she is clearly an expert communicator as well. I loved that she integrated appropriate humor and a little bit of self vulnerability throughout the class. I would definitely recommend taking notes, either on a notepad or on your phone. The information is so helpful and I'm grateful I jotted everything down because it's a couple months later now and I'm having trouble remembering all the details on my own! **I'd also like to add a little note as a POC of Nashville. It feels daunting at times to get myself to go to events or classes like this - events that stem from such a strong Southern American history, where I know I will be one of few or usually the only person of racial minority. I often don't know what behaviors or microaggressions to expect from the facilitators or from the people around me. I honestly felt a little timid going in, but Maryann created and maintained such a warm, welcoming environment for everyone and this concern was absolutely a non-issue. She was insightful, culturally aware, and I loved interacting with her. I would encourage everyone to go and learn to make your own version of the best biscuits :) read more

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SO FUN! You won't regret going!! Be prepared to laugh a lot and enjoy some delicious biscuits! My boyfriend and I were gifted this class as a Christmas present and we were hesitant if we would enjoy it as a 24 year old couple. It was such a blast!! Variety in ages and experience in the class! A great thing to do as a couple (my bf was pleased there was about the same number of guys in the class as women)! Highly recommend! MaryAnn is the reason this class is incredible! Her spirit and joy for baking biscuits is unmatched and you can tell she is genuinely herself and not just putting on a show! Fabulous time and would recommend for all ages, locals, and tourists! read more

Southern Belle Biscuit - Cooking Classes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Maryann is funny and informative. While I'm no baker, even I learned enough to make some delicious biscuits. Maryann made us cheesy biscuits, cinnamon biscuits, and, of course, biscuits and gravy! They were all scrumptious. Afterwards the class split up into groups of two to bake our own biscuits (about 6-8 or so). This class is informative, fun, and Maryann does a great job teaching and keeping everyone engaged. Great for a date or just learning! Highly recommend! *Note: this class was at the new Elm Hill Pike location. read more

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My friend found this class online and we knew we had to give it a try. It's in a really weird warehouse, but the inside is cute and cozy with everything you need. We were greeted by Maryann, who is so warm and welcoming. She had some amazing cinnamon biscuits in the oven waiting for our arrival. She passed out the biscuits while she told us about her background. She then made a batch of biscuits and gravy and gave us her master recipe and tons of tips and tricks while she baked. She fed us again and then it was our turn. She walked around while we were measuring and mixing and gave us advice. Then we all left with a bag full of piping hot biscuits. It was a really great experience, though I wish there were fewer people. I think our class had 22, which felt pretty cramped. I also wish she had a cheat sheet that she could pass out with the recipe and some helpful hints. In the age of the cell phone it was fine because we all have something we can take notes on, but it would be a nice touch. Other than that it was true perfection and the icing on the biscuit of our perfect Nashville trip. read more

This was the greatest baking class ever! So informative and hands on. Maryann is so sweet and knowledgeable when it comes to all things in the kitchen. I never knew there was a true art form to making biscuits! You may want to bring a notepad and pen to take notes because you'll want to be able to pull from that information again one day! I can now blow people away with something I thought could only be made by grandmas and southern belles. You will come out like a bandit from all the biscuits you get to eat and bake. You get to bring home the ones you make and brag to people that you made that! So fun! Wish I had taken the class with a group of girlfriends. Guess the husband will do. Almost forgot, she also sells her trade secret tools right there in her baking studio. We got her flour mix, biscuit cutters and a sleeve for the rolling pin. They've been so helpful. read more

I had a great time at this class and learned a lot! Maryann clearly has this class down. She started by making two kinds of biscuits (one was biscuits and gravy) which were delicious. We then made our own biscuits, which was fun. She had a lot of her products there to sell, and they seemed very high quality and reasonably-priced. My friend and I agreed that this wouldn't be a great date, as a lot of it was listening and watching her - and her tips probably wouldn't be that interesting to someone not interested in baking. Also, it would have been nice if she had a short summary sheet to take notes on - with the basic recipe on it. She gave a lot of information but we didn't write any of it down. read more

This biscuit class was a blast. It so surpassed my expectations! My BFF and I took the class in late January 2020. Wow Maryann is such a dynamic instructor. We bought her book and were surprised it really is a loving compendium of biscuit recipes from regional restaurants famous for their biscuits. I can"t read it without drooling. Everyone in class had a blast and lots of ohhhs and ahhs on the techniques for fail proof biscuits. I am not a frequent baker, when I left the class I truly believe I can now experiment with flavors while sticking to the basic recipe and make successful signature biscuits of my own. Easter Brunch here I come with my biscuits and gravy. My BFF went home and two days later made biscuits and sausage gravy (Did I mention Maryann taught us a great way to make gravy, too). Our biscuits and gravy were great hit with the family. Thanks Maryann for the new life skill. My BFF and I say we would rather have new experiences with each other than spend time shopping individually for gifts for each other. What a way to spend a morning and sharing our time together and a great memory. Add this to your bucket list read more

I believe in the power of the critique. This information not only helps those that want to participate later but also the person doing the training or providing the service. Maryann was funny, engaging and a true southern belle. She was easily able to demonstrate and explain why the art of biscuit making is something that doesn't need to fade into the background or out of our southern tradition. She was so engaging I felt that I was on the edge of my seat wanting to capture the detail of making the biscuit. When in reality her charm and grace in the demonstration of making the biscuit embedded that into my mind. When it was the classes turn to make the biscuit it was amazingly easy. I cannot recommend this class as well as her other classes soon to be offered. Maryann rocks! read more

My friend and I booked a class here back in July for this weekend and nobody ever showed up. We stayed 30 minutes after our scheduled appointment, hoping someone would show. Sadly, the doors remained locked, nobody ever answered the phone and we left very disappointed. Not to mention, the class it self cost us over $100 and we spent $35 on Uber rides to this establishment. Unbelievably disappointed, as we are from out of town and were very excited for this. read more

Had an awesome time on our anniversary trip in Nashville. One of the gems my husband found for us to visit was, Southern Belle Biscuit Company. Mary Ann was sweet, comical, and definitely provided southern hospitality/charm. Not to mention the food was exceptional! Thank you for a great time!!! read more

This was a great experience!!! You get to watch as she makes a few different types and then roll up your sleeves and do it yourself! We have made them several times at home and what we learned has definitely improved our biscuits!!! read more

Awesome class! Learned how to make a fluffy, layered yummy biscuit. Thanks Maryann! Awesome class, great lessons. Look forward to going to your chicken class when you put it on. Thank you so much for the products and information. I'll defi be buying your biscuit flour only from now on. Made the biscuits as soon as I got home and they were awesome! I definitely would recommend any one to take this class, from a novice to an expert this class is worth every penny. read more

I had such a great time learning how to make true southern biscuits! Great to do with a group of girlfriends! I can't wait to take what I learned and try it out on my own! read more

It was in a warehouse that is very run down. There were 20 people in our class which is way too many for such a small space. Maryann was very knowledgeable about biscuits. However, she did not handout the recipe for her biscuits. If you wanted it, you had to buy her flour for $7.00 as the recipe was on the back. Because she sells, so many products, gadgets, etc. at her class, she was ringing up sales and over-baked the biscuits we made....they were hard as a rock. Certainly not worth $50 for this class. read more

Showed up Sunday for the biscuit class and no one was there. After receiving 3 confirmation emails and text reminders we were on time. Had to take an Uber there because it is about 10-12 minutes from downtown in a run down warehouse area. Definitely does not look like the pics on the website. Don't know what it looks like inside cause no one was there. After calling the number, someone answered and had multiple excuses for the no show, "new scheduling software, no one was signed up and it's Super Bowl Sunday". Very apologetic and refunded my money to include my cost of Uber's but really sucky and a waste of time. Had to wait around for an Uber to come back. read more

My friends and I HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!! HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended. It was so much fun, we ate GREAT food and I learned how to bake biscuits. Have been a couple of times and plan on taking more friends. This is such a great event to go to - either by yourself and with your friends! read more

Take a step back in time to a charming log cabin where you will learn how to create the "good ole southern biscuit". I had a blast eating and making my own biscuits that are unique to me. Maryann makes you feel right at home in her kitchen where she whips up some of her biscuits to show you how it's done and then you get to try your hand at your own. It was great to be able to purchase everything I needed to go home and make them for my husband. The only problem is, now he wants them every weekend! Such a fun class to do with a friend, a mate or just by yourself. read more

I purchased a Groupon for this unique Nashville experience...and it was totally worth every penny. The class was very fun and informative. The products available for purchase are great quality. My husband and family thoroughly enjoy the benefits of my biscuit-making lesson on a regular basis! I highly recommend SBB for anyone looking to enjoy a true Southern experience that's one of a kind! read more

Biscuit making classes are an excellent way to spend time with your friends!! Several girl friends and I purchased the Groupon and then had a fabulous morning with Maryann learning to make biscuits. Not only did we learn a great deal, but we had a great time! Maryann was fun, engaging, and so knowledgeable!! I highly recommend SBB for anyone looking to improve your biscuit making skills!! read more