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Here is where Cajun and Creole Cooking meet the Internet and now the UNIVERSE!!
Aurora Catering, Inc. since 1999, (and as Custom Catering in the mid 80's) is located in the New Orleans Area, and has offered its customers the highest quality authentic - traditional - award winning Cajun and Creole Cooking available anywhere!
It’s a Throwdown!! ..... soooo ... Bring it ON!!
"The Best of the Bayou"
(that is what they called me!!)
was challenged by Bobby Flay in his show on the
Food Network,
“Throwdown
with Bobby Flay”
The challenge was a "Jambalaya Jam!"
At the end of the show Bobby called me the "Jambalaya King" WOW, what a fantastic honor! Follow up Comments about the show More photos of the Jambalaya Jam!!!
See what the
has
to say about the Throwdown! And about my son,
Emile Laurent IV.
WOW! This is what the
has written
about Emile Laurent IV's cooking and awards!!! What a great
article and pic too!
Do
you want to cook Cajun Jambalaya, Fish Fry, Gumbos or a Cajun Chili for your own family and friends??
How's about Tailgating, Family Reunions, or Camp Ground Cooking? Well this is the
Cajun cast iron equipment I use. You can purchase it
right here using PAYPAL!!
On Sunday April 5th I will be cooking for College of
Engineering's Day with UNO Baseball! It's free food and BEER!! So
all of our UNO Engineering Alums come out and lets hit one out of the park!!
FOR MORE INFO!
.....I demonstrated how to cook a Cajun Heart Healthy meal
for the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday
November 19,
2008! CLICK HERE for more info!
I
cooked a promo segment on WWL TV's
Morning Show for the International School of Louisiana (ISL) and their School Fair....
Then on Sunday, October 26th I demonstrated
how to cook Alligator Sauce Piquant,
big day and a great event!!
Star
Parties!!! Introducing
our newest catered party!!! See the Universe and eat some Cajun and Creole
delicacies at the same time!! We will supply our awesome
Meade LX200 12"
Telescope!

Cajun and Creole Recipes
- These are some of my Aurora Catering's Recipes, I have
developed these to cook our
style of South Louisiana Cuisine. If you would notice, I use salt sparingly.
So to augment that perceptive loss, I try to incorporate fresh herbs and seasonings
whenever possible. This is the true beauty of our cooking. (Be careful...
these quantities are quite large and might be a little spicy!!)
These
are our gross Halloween recipes for that special Harry Scary Party. We're
cooking Kitty Litter Box Cake, Dem Bones, and others!!! (Just Click on the
Pumpkin Head) OR go to our
Scary Gross Halloween Recipes Page.
Check
out my NEW! Cajun and Creole - Christmas - Thanksgiving
and all of the
Holiday Recipes. Since Katrina,
so many people want to do a traditional down the bayou family dinner no matter
where you are! This is how we do it in South Louisiana. I have included
"tips" that will help you in your planning.
Our newest list of catering recipes are South of the
Boarder inspired! .... Since Katrina New Orleans has had a tremendous infusion
of Latin workers, soooo, many new Latin restaurants have popped up, AND I try to
frequent them all!! These are my twist on their food offerings.
Easter
follows Mardi Gras and so do our special Cajun and Creole Easter Holiday
Recipes! The Catholic religion is alive and well in South Louisiana and is
the basics for many of our traditions. We gather with family and friends
for Holy Week and especially on Easter Sunday. Wanta see what our
family cooks?? Wanta Cook our style foods??
It is just a click away!
Here are some Middle Eastern recipes that I have developed. They are traditional in preparation and function, BUT have some Creole and Cajun flavors added! (gif courtesy of Linda Sawaya and Saudi Aramco World)
Just Click the Button! From Government Canyon, Texas; Palm Springs California to
the swamps of Louisiana via Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve; and hopefully more!
Have Pot, Will Travel!!
That’s Right, I have
catered parties from Miami's Rod and
Reel Club to California's
PGA West
(and see the Letter of
Reference),
from Philadelphia's Wharton School
to Emerald Mountain, Alabama
, Columbia, South Carolina and to West Texas A& M (for the
ingurgitation of President Pat O'Brien), and beaucoup points in between!. I bring traditional authentic
Cajun and Creole food to the nation! SOOOOO, if you want
Throwdown Jambalaya,
Seafood Gumbo,
Alligator Sauce Picquanté,
Crawfish, Chaudin, Tasso, Etouffee or any other South Louisiana dish just
email
or call me (504) 362-0220 and let’s chat!

Off-Premise Catering Capabilities - a brief description of some of
New Orleans best event and party locations. Also, information about our
travels around the United States and the World!
Tourist and Convention Catering - information and ideas from Ice Breaker
to Wrap-Up Parties, including Luncheons, Swamp Tours, Cajun Fais Do-Do,
Spouse Parties, Crawfish Boils, In-Booth Demonstrations and more....
Take a look at our pics from the
IACP Gumbo Giveback
Outdoors
- Information on Bar-B-Ques and Picnics, Cochon de Lait (Roast Suckling
Pig) Festivals, Outdoor Weddings, Seafood Boils and Fries, Cajun Fais Do-Do's
(late night parties) and much more.
Elegant Weddings - Silver Service awaits you with our many years of
experience and attention to detail.
Food and Service Descriptions -
a partial list (500+) of Aurora Catering's
menu items and capabilities.

Personal Info
- all about Chef Emile L. Stieffel III: resume, awards,
references, photo albums, PBS TV Cooking Series, and my new
Trail Hiking Logs. Check 'em out!!
Ya know ya from N'awlins when... Things only Natives know! This is probably
the hidden gem of my website, I get more emails from this link from Natives then
anywhere else on my site.
Aurora Catering, Inc.
kitchen is
home based out of Aurora Tennis and Swim Club in Algiers, LA. We provide both on and off
premises catering.
New Orleans Stuff - some interesting web sites about our community.
Additional Services - Aurora Catering offers its customers video, DJ,
Rockin' Jake in New Orleans,
Rockin' Jake Blues Band Website, florist,
confectionary at Ladybug
Cakes, and other related services!
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The
2008's "Official" House Chili
was cooked by Chef Emile Stieffel of Aurora Catering. We are also very proud to have our competition pot of chili
that was
awarded a TOP FIVE finalist in the Guest Division in the
2005, 2006 and
2008!!!
Chili Recipe! Many people have emailed
me as to what kind of equipment I use. Well I cooked in my 10 gallon pot and you
can buy the same rig that I used
RIGHT HERE!!
Chef
Emile's "CypressLog" Book It's better than carving your name in a tree!
Cookin' Cajun Country Store - Want some real New Orleans Hats, Aprons,
T-Shirts and stuff? Check us out.
Cool Graphics and design check them out at KathrynLoRusso.com
Check out some of our
Outdoor Catered Events and Photo Album
We try to be active in
our community, see our Donations
and Events Photo Album!
Thank You letters,
Certificates and Acknowledgements.
Looking for something?? This will find it within my site!