New Orleans
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.
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“Excellent demo! Wonderful food, recipes and lore!! Will definitely recommend this to everyone to give it a try. Great location for this!”
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.
“Great time! I liked how they broke up large group and kept us in our group of 3. Very much worth the time and money! Probably would not do again, but one time was good”
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.
“Fun & informative. No cooking involved, just watching someone cook and explain the steps to you”
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.
“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…”
Experience authentic Cajun cuisine in New Orleans with a hands-on cooking class. Learn recipes, techniques, and history in a fun, intimate setting.
“Chef Raymond was excellent. He kept the class engaged and added interesting extras. Yhe steps were clear and moved at a pace that suited the class: not too fast, not too slow. The dishes were delicious and I feel confident I can repeat them at…”
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.
“The cooking demonstration at the New Orleans Cooking School with Chef Eric was a 5 out of 5. Some of the best gumbo and jambalaya we had on our trip! The historical cocktail tour was in our opinion just too long. Robert our tour guide…”
Discover New Orleans' flavors and culture on a small-group food walk and cooking class, blending tastings, history, and hands-on Louisiana cooking.
“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…”
Discover New Orleans' culinary secrets with a combined cooking class and cocktail tour, blending tasty dishes, historic bars, and jazz in 4 hours.
“Cooking demonstration was great! The cocktail walking tour, not as much. Only 2 out of the 3 cocktails provided.”
Discover authentic Cajun cooking in a private New Orleans home with Courtland, a passionate local sharing recipes, techniques, and stories in a personalized 3-hour 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.
“**A Must-Do in New Orleans – Fun, Flavorful, and Unforgettable!** Taking a class at Mardi Gras Cooking School was one of the highlights of my trip! “Coach” was an outstanding instructor—warm, funny, and full of local charm. He made us feel like we were cooking…”
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.
“Susan was super knowledgeable! We are goodies and familiar with the NOLA food scene. But she gave great suggestions on places to go! She was so fun and informative. We learned so much and had fun!”
Learn to cook authentic Cajun and Creole dishes in a lively New Orleans cooking class, complete with wine, expert tips, and delicious results.
“Mark was a fantastic chef who explained everything carefully, was fun, and taught us how to make excellent dishes.”
Brass bands, bayous and stories best told after the gas lamps come on.