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

“This was absolutely phenomenal! The chef was so funny and was very open to questions! What a nice guy! His cooking was so good and we will be cooking these recipes at home!”

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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

“Great experience. Format is fabulous- learn/cook first course/eat, then do two more times to get through all courses. Chef Cindy was awesome! We learned so much and cannot wait to cook what she taught us at home!”

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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

“This class was AMAZING! Raymond as the instructor made me feel comfortable and confident. He was patient, gave a history of the food and added personal stories. He is an experienced chef. It was worth every penny. If I travel to NOLA again, I will…”

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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

“Our group of four had a wonderful experience as Raymond guided us through the development of a delicious Cajun meal. I highly recommend the New Orleans Cooking School.”

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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

“Our cooking instructor Dianne was awesome & our tour guide Tim was knowledgeable. Both were very pleasant people who made our experience most enjoyable! Would highly recommend!😁”

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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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