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.
“Chef G was fantastic! Highly recommend. Our food was tasty and his instruction was clear. I would absolutely recommend.”
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.
“Chef Dianne was amazing! Loved everything about the experience.”
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.
“My husband and I had an amazing adventure with Jason our chef instructor. He was personable, explaining and teaching us Cajun Roux technique. It was the best meal we’ve had in the city and we prepared it. We have had incredible food in NOLA, but…”
Experience authentic Cajun cuisine in New Orleans with a hands-on cooking class. Learn recipes, techniques, and history in a fun, intimate setting.
“A great time. Ray was so much Finn. The food was fantastic. The food preparation was a blast. Highly recommended. Would definitely take a class again.”
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.
“What a great tour and cooking demonstration class. The instructor took us through every detail of the cooking class, including his humor and great stories of the history of New Orleans. The food was very good also.”
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.
“I enjoyed all the information on the people and different kinds of food in this area. Very interesting.”
Learn to cook authentic Cajun and Creole dishes in a lively New Orleans cooking class, complete with wine, expert tips, and delicious results.
“Loved it we made gumbo and shrimp etoufee along with bananas foster - none of which I made and it was amazing!”
Brass bands, bayous and stories best told after the gas lamps come on.