I create innovative, trend-forward dining experiences rooted in my New Orleans heritage.

Lou Riley

I bring classic training and New Orleans soul to every table I cook for.

I’m a classically trained chef with over 30 years of culinary experience, ranging from comforting home-style cooking to fine dining. I’ve learned from outstanding chefs across the country and right in New Orleans—my home—and I bring that depth of experience into every menu I design.

I’m passionate about cooking and I love taking new trends and weaving them into a unique, personal culinary experience—so your meal feels both elevated and unmistakably yours.

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I’m a food nerd, so I’m always learning and finding ways to innovate and cook with creativity.

What you can expect when I cook for you

Cooking is my calm—and my craft

Cooking is therapeutic for me: it’s calming, it gives me space to share what I know with people who want to learn, and it keeps me connected to what I love most—building real joy through food.

I’m classically trained with wide regional experience

I studied the art of cookery in New Orleans, Virginia, and Alabama, and I earned my degree from Johnson & Wales. That foundation helps me move confidently from refined technique to bold, comforting flavors.

I never stop learning or innovating

I’m always learning, experimenting, and pushing for creative ways to make dishes feel fresh—while still staying true to the flavors and spirit that inspire me.

Lou’s Menus

I offer curated menus that blend classic technique with bold, memorable flavors—from Mediterranean-inspired spreads to Cajun and Creole favorites, plus specialty sandwiches that feel like a celebration.

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Stories and Testimonials

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I’d love to cook for you—email me to start planning.

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181 Camellia St, Biloxi, MS

Chef Lou Riley

I create innovative, trend-forward dining experiences rooted in my New Orleans heritage.

I bring classic training and New Orleans soul to every table I cook for.

What you can expect when I cook for you

Cooking is my calm—and my craft

I’m classically trained with wide regional experience

I never stop learning or innovating

Lou’s Menus

Mediterranean Delight

Cajun/French Creole

Po Boy/Speciality Sandwich Menu

Stories and Testimonials

Follow me on Instagram to see what I’m cooking and what I’m creating next.