New Orleans

12 Best New Orleans Cooking Classes

The cooking classes: roux from scratch, jambalaya in proper proportions and pralines before you leave. Demonstration classes feed you; hands-on classes teach you. Both send you home dangerous.

1.New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Experience authentic Louisiana flavors in a lively demonstration class in New Orleans, with handsomely prepared dishes, local stories, and recipes to take home.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Excellent demo! Wonderful food, recipes and lore!! Will definitely recommend this to everyone to give it a try. Great location for this!”

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2.New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

Discover New Orleans’ flavors with a hands-on cooking class led by expert chefs. Enjoy authentic dishes, local drinks, recipes, and a fun culinary experience.

★ 5.0

“Be prepared to have fun! Great experience- informative, hands on, authentic techniques! We were smiling and laughing all the time Personal attention from both Chef Austin and Packy! Will take another class next time!”

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4.Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

Discover the authentic flavors of New Orleans with this hands-on Cajun Roux cooking class. Learn to make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster from local chefs.

★ 5.0

“Jason was amazing and very informative and we had a ball. The food was amazing and dessert was out of the world!!! Thank you for the hospitality”

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5.Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class

Experience authentic Cajun cuisine in New Orleans with a hands-on cooking class. Learn recipes, techniques, and history in a fun, intimate setting.

★ 5.0

“We have been to N.O. many times and wanted to do something different. This was GREAT. Erika was amazing. She not only gave us cooking tips but also gave us a lot of history (N.O., Cajun and Creole information). I would highly recommend this class.”

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6.New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

Taste authentic New Orleans cuisine with a 4-hour combo of a cooking class and cocktail tour. Learn, sample, and explore the French Quarter’s vibrant food and drink scene.

★ 4.5

“The food was outstanding however it was the history lesson that I've been discussing with those back home. Great experience dining, sharing and learning. Would 100% recommend!”

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7.New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class

Discover New Orleans' flavors and culture on a small-group food walk and cooking class, blending tastings, history, and hands-on Louisiana cooking.

★ 5.0

“Kristi was so amazing!!! We rate our experience with her a 10!! She talked about the history of each place we went and talked about the food we tasted. Her outgoing personality really vibed well with the atmosphere we were in. We did cooking demonstration…”

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10.New Orleans: Traditions Cooking Class

Experience authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans with a hands-on cooking class. Learn from expert chefs, enjoy local dishes, and savor your creations.

“Erika was such a fabulous teacher! I enjoyed her educating my friend and I on the history of Cajun and Creole cooking, the different cooking styles, and her willingness to answer our questions. Will definitely partake in this again!”

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11.New Orleans: Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class Experience

Discover New Orleans’ culinary soul with a 5.5-hour food tour and cooking class. Tastes, stories, and skills to savor—perfect for food lovers.

★ 5.0

“Both Nate (walking tour) and Chef Tom (cooking experience) were excellent. We learned SO much about New Orleans through the food. Would highly recommend this is you are a foodie or just someone who enjoys trying new things”

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12.New Orleans: Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class

Learn to cook authentic Cajun and Creole dishes in a lively New Orleans cooking class, complete with wine, expert tips, and delicious results.

“This was an awesome experience! Everyone at the New Orleans Cooking School were so nice and welcoming, it was like they were welcoming us into their home! Chef Raymond is so enthusiastic about cooking, you can’t help but get excited. Rocking out to music while…”

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