Food is considered one of the defining elements of Louisiana’s culture, and there's no better way to experience New Orleans than to taste it! During your New Orleans cooking demonstration class, embark on a sensory journey in the kitchen to discover Louisiana's rich tapestry of culinary influences -- French, Spanish, Native American, African and Indian -- as they blend into modern- day Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Your cooking experts will demonstrate how to prepare classic New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines, and will season them with history, trivia and tall tales. Learn the basics of Louisiana cooking and discover the array of spices used in this unique cuisine.
Enjoy generous samplings of the demonstrated items, as well as complimentary coffee, iced tea and beer. At the end of the class, take home the recipes to show off your new skills to your friends and family!
Stop At:
• New Orleans School of Cooking, 524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-2118
• French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
Sample Menu
• Corn and Crab Bisque
• Gumbo
• Jambalaya
• Shrimp or Chicken Creole
• Crawfish Etoufee
• Bread Pudding
• Bananas Foster
• Pralines
• Pecan Pie
See Availability.
New Orleans School of Cooking, 524 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Dietary Restrictions: We can accomodate dietary restrictions. Please call our reservations line after booking. For a $5 up charge payable at check-in, you will receive our gumbo z'herbes (soup) and creole z'herbes (entree) as substituions, which are vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. Please note these meals are not demonstrated, but are discussed and you will receive a copy of them. Due to the nature of the class, we cannot make substituions to the recipes that are being prepared during the demonstration; based on your dietary restrictions maybe you can have the soup, but not the entree, you are welcome to do so. We ask that you inform the stewards upon check-in.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 68 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Randy_S
The chef was funny and knowledge about New Orleans history and also made plenty of delicious food to share with the class. Recipes for what we are we're provided as well as tips for future use. Have find this before with a different menu and it was nice to see there are choices of menus before you book. Fun!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : elainebO1730PV
I really enjoyed the demonstration and the food was delicious. I also enjoyed the folklore and history of cajun and Creole cooking
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Debbie_P
Chef Michael was so informative and entertaining. Great value, atmosphere and food. Being from Louisiana myself and cooking since the age of 12, I too learned a few new tricks. Thanks. We hope to return again one day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Shawanda_S
Me and my mom enjoyed everything from the storytelling and the food. I will definitely be back with more family!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Ricky_D
The stories the chef shared during the demonstration were interesting and informative. My husband and I enjoyed this class. Being able to watch the chef prepare the food and then eating it was well worth the cost.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : bethbythesea
To tell the story of a place through its food is not only fascinating but delicious. This experience has it all! Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : cherylcK9364GC
Loved the class. Did one 25 years ago and its still a fun thing to do in NOLA. So much history and our instructor was hilarious 😂. Will definitely do another one.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Patricia_B
Chef Michael was awesome & very entertaining. Loved how his presentation of the cooking demo sharing some of New Orleans' history. 10 out of 10, will recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Chris_E
Delightful experience, well organized, comparable price, delicious food in decent quanity, Chef Rene was awesome!! Would do again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Maria_V
Dianne’s class was an amazing experience. Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines were to die for.
I would definitely come again!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
