The term is becoming commonly used - but what does it REALLY mean? Join us in our quest for umami and learn various ways of brining umami to your cooking. Science plays a part in the discovery of umami, but don't be scared - these techniques can be used in your home or in top restaurants. We will discuss how to use Koji, amino ferments, marinades, and ingredients with excellent umami producing potential. Learn how we seek to create the perfect vegan fish sauce. Your Food Experience will include a farm tour and 8 course chef curated dinner. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. We can accommodate food allergies and vegan/pescatarian requests if you let us know more than 7 days before the event. Thanks four your support!!!!

Making wine is easy and it's a great way to work toward zero waste cooking! When you make wine from fruits you grow, the result captures Terroir - or the "taste of place." You can even turn your wine into delicious and complex vinegars. This amazing Food Experience includes a farm tour, wine making class and 6 course chef curated tasting menu featuring Tiki Farm Terroir Wines and vinegars - which we make from our own grapes and fruit! Tiki beverages also available for separate purchase. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. Please let us know of any food allergies 7 days before the event - we can usually accommodate vegetarian/pescatarian requests. Thanks four your support!!!!

Join us in our quest for umami and learn various ways of brining umami to your cooking through fermentation. We will discuss how to use Koji, amino ferments, marinades, and ingredients with excellent umami producing potential. Your Food Experience will include a farm tour and 6 course chef curated dinner. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. We can accommodate food allergies and vegan/pescatarian requests if you let us know more than 7 days before the event. Thanks four your support!!!!

Join us for what may be the most unusual food & music pairing around - a journey through a soundscape of exotic music & live fermented foods. We use fermentation to transform flavors and preserve ingredients. What you may not know is, they are living cultures with something to say! Plants and food ingredients also want to be part of the band, and with the sounds of the farm as the backdrop soundscape - this is an experience not to miss! Carlos Grasso (Pink Teddy Bear & Friday Night DJ at Suis Generis) will perform a special musical dinner set with microphones attached to fermented foods, plants, prep tables and sautée pans. After all, we have ears to feed! Executive Chef & Food Scientist, Ernie Foundas will cook a 6 course dinner from which Carlos will create a custom soundscape paired with, and performed during each course. A farm tour is also included in the event, with tiki beverages available for separate purchase. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. Please let us know 7 days before the event of any food allergies or special requests, such as pescatarian/vegetarian/vegan preferences. Thanks four your support!!!!

This Food Experience includes a farm tour to see how the Tiki Farm and Food Lab integrate with the ever changing Suis Generis menu. Then, learn how to make miso from scratch at home using interesting and unusual ingredients. See how fermentation can be used to minimize food waste and transform flavors. Learn the difference between lacto & amino ferments. After you learn how to make miso - settle in for an 8 course chef curated tasting menu featuring some of our house made misos! Tiki beverages available for separate purchase. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. Please let us know of any allergies, pescatarian, or vegetarian requests 7 days before the event. Thanks four your support!!!!

This is not your usual Food Experience - it's a full day helping and learning at the farm. The theory of Grounding is that the earth has a negative electrical charge, and direct contact allows the body to absorb electrons, which are thought to have antioxidant effects and reduce inflammation. We have not conducted a scientific study on Grounding, but we definitely believe there are direct emotional and physical benefits of working the soil! Help us plant trees, weed vegetable beds, and learn how we grow and cultivate plants at the SG Tiki Farm. Prepare to get dirty - then join us for a fabulous BBQ using pro-biotic rich ingredients, amazake brining techniques, and more! Also, learn about zero waste cooking which strives to minimize waste. There are many ways to use what we traditionally think of as food scraps to make delicious dishes. Plus we will discuss composting techniques so you can make fertilizer out of whatever is left! Water & iced tea are included in base price with other beverages available for purchase. Tip is not included in the price. Deposits are not refundable unless we cancel or re-schedule the event.

This Food Experience includes a farm tour, 6 course dinner, and interesting information about the culture of eating bugs around the world. There are many ways to use what we traditionally think of as nuisance species to make delicious dishes. It takes about 1.5 acres of pasture to support one cow. Do you know how much space is needed to support edible bugs? Plus, they are tastier than you think. Learn how to cook with bugs and make your fire ants nervous in the process! This Experience includes a special bug-forward farm tour so you can see how we manage insects and incorporate ingredients from the farm into the weekly changing menu at Suis Generis. Tiki beverages available for extra purchase. We can usually accommodate allergies and vegetarian/pescatarian requests if you let us know 7 days before the event. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. Thanks for your support!

Brining techniques can be used in a wide array of cooking styles. It's great for BBQ, but it can also be used for cooking seafood, vegetables and adding layers of flavor to your favorite recipes. Methods of brining also vary widely. Learn the ratios and reasons why brining makes food flavorful and juicy. However, brines can use a wide array of liquids other than water. See how Koji (the building block of miso, sake and soy sauce) can be used to ramp up your brining and flavor to another level. Also, learn how certain braising techniques can further enhance flavor development in cooking. Then, settle in for a 6 course chef curated tasting menu utilizing the techniques discussed! A farm tour is also included in the event, with tiki beverages available for separate purchase. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. Thanks four your support!!!!

Book your private kiddy pool party!!!! It may be hot - but in the kiddie pool it's not! That's right, join us for a tour of the Tiki Farm and then settle into one of our kiddie pools located in the "cool" shade under the Tiki Food Lab with a view of the bayou. Indulge in a delectable and unusual 6 course chef tasting brunch menu using ingredients and fun fermented items from the farm. Also, we can accommodate vegan guests and dietary restrictions - just let us know beforehand. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. Thanks four your support!!!! Contact us at 504-338-2986 to discuss availability and scheduling.

Your Food Experience includes a farm tour to see how the Tiki Farm and Food Lab integrate with the ever changing Suis Generis menu and how we implement Zero Waste Cooking! One of our primary objectives in our food research trials is to eliminate waste through fermentation and composting. Kimchee is one of the most versatile and delicious methods to preserve and transform ingredients. Plus, the flavors and ingredients that can be used to make kimchee is almost unlimited. See what we have learned and how to make an array of kimchee at home! Then settle in for a 6 course omakase-style tasting menu featuring some of our house made kimchee and koji-based fermented and pro-biotic rich goodies! Tiki beverages are available for separate purchase. Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. Please let us know of any food allergies 7 days before the event. Thanks four your support!!!!

One of our favorite private party themes! Guests collaborate to write an 8 line poem, from which we create your 8 course chef tasting menu!!! A magical evening of culinary exploration that is a true interactive experience like nothing you have seen before. Your Food Experience will also include a farm tour. Tiki beverages available for separate purchase. We will ask the guests to write the poem about a week before the dinner, so we have time to create the menu. Be as literal, creative, or abstract as you want....it's all fair game! Deposits are non-refundable unless provider cancels or re-schedules the event. We can accommodate food preferences as long as you let us know 7+ days before the event. Thanks four your support!!!! Contact us at 504-338-2986 to discuss dates and availability.

The Tiki Farm is about unique experiences & learning. Book your private event! Call or text Chef Ernie at 504-338-2986 to discuss options (we don't have automatic availability on the calendar, but are happy to discuss dates & times!). Whether you want a romantic dinner/food class for two or a fabulous & unique private party for a group, we can tailor create your event. Options include, farm tour, chef curated tasting menu, classes on fermentation basics, miso making, kosho making, gochujang making, soy sauce making, tofuru making, tempeh making, brining/braising techniques, using koji/shio koji/amazaki, and more! We can even add-on a sunset boat cruise for up to 3 people and an over night stay in our UFO for 2.