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 is a popular and hugely valuable demo class. You'll learn tips as a beginner and as an experienced cook. Also wonderful - the generous samples of each dish. Chef Faucheaux is knowledgeable, friendly, engaging and extremely talented.”

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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

“I had a great time in this class. I went solo but felt like I was in the kitchen cooking with my family loved the instructors as well as as everything we cooked. I learned so much from this class I would definitely recommend it…”

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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

“Excellent staff and learning how to cook Southern Food was so much fun. It was nice to learn about techniques that can be used in every day cooking as well.”

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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

“This class was excellent and everything made was superb: bread pudding, jambalaya, & bbq shrimp. I can't wait to recreate this for my family. My only suggestion is for them to offer to go containers for left over meal, adding it to the overall cost…”

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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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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

“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!”

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