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The southern United States is rich with unique culinary traditions. The southern U.S. is home to such styles as Louisiana Cajun and Creole, Texas Barbecue and Tex-Mex, Florida Caribbean and Latino inspired fare, and unique southern home-style cooking such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and cornbread.

SUSTA's Role
The Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA) collaborates with and maintains a list of talented chefs to collaborate on international culinary promotions.

Typical promotions include:

  • Themed Hotel Menu Promotions
  • Themed Restaurant Menu Promotions
  • Culinary Demonstrations at International Trade Shows
  • Cooking Classes and Culinary Seminars

You can participate.

The Taste of the South
Create your profile, and SUSTA will contact you about upcoming promotions in your country. Program participation is free to chefs; our goal is to exchange cultural and culinary styles with chefs around the world.

Join Us
Collaborating chefs will benefit from:

  • International media exposure
  • Networking opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Personal growth
So broaden your horizons with delicious, unique southern U.S. foods!

Culinary Training Program
Also, several times a year, SUSTA invites select chefs and culinary experts to participate in a two-week training program in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Participants learn about the unique cooking styles of the southern United States. World famous cuisines such as Cajun, Barbecue and Tex-Mex are demonstrated by local culinary instructors.

By creating your profile, you can be considered for participation! Click here for a past program itinerary or a sample course syllabus.

Contact information is maintained by participants, so update your entry when your information changes so SUSTA can notify you about upcoming opportunities!

Participant information will not be shared with third parties. Inclusion in any other SUSTA communications is optional.

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