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 demo class was a lot of fun and very informative without having to do any of the cooking...just eating! Chef Eric was terrific and very entertaining while being a serious cajun/creole chef!”

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3.New Orleans: Cajun and Creole Cooking Class

Join this engaging Cajun and Creole cooking class in New Orleans for a taste of authentic local dishes, history, and culinary secrets, all in just a couple of hours.

★ 4.9

“We learned a lot about local cooking. Got to taste the food that she demonstrated and bought things that would help us cool 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

“OMGGGGG, I CANT SAY ENOUGH about this class!!! Im Ronda and my husband is Frank!! We took this class on May 24th and was sooooooo OVERLY impressed, that we booked another class for the 25th!! We took the Cajun Roux class and it EXCEEDED all…”

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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 had a great time and learned to cook some delicious food. It was very hands on, which is what we were hoping for. Raymond made the whole experience a lot of fun.”

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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

“Wonderful food and the chef was amazing. Just a little too crowded for me. Of course it was a full house due to it being the weekend before Halloween. It was packed. Everyone worked hard and we had a good time. I wondered though it…”

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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

“Susan, our tour guide was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable not only of the foods we ate but of the cultural history behind the item. Everything I ate was delicious and it was great to get restaurant and bakery recommendations from her. Renee, the chef…”

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8.New Orleans: Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans' culinary secrets with a combined cooking class and cocktail tour, blending tasty dishes, historic bars, and jazz in 4 hours.

★ 4.7

“The cooking class was nice and Harriet was very funny and knowledgeable. She demonstrated 2 dishes (1 soup and 1 entree) and you just watch her cook while asking questions. For drinks we had homemade ice tea and a local beer which was nice. After…”

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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.

“We had a great time with Raymond and friends. Class was awesome and so much fun! Nest meal we had in New Orleans and will definitely recommend to friends and family if they visit here.”

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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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