New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal
Overview
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2 hours
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Take an entertaining and informative cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking! Located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s, this cooking class brings you to the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Learn the basics of Louisiana cooking from professional chefs and learn how to make classic New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. Enjoy the finished delectable dishes accompanied by complimentary beer, iced tea and coffee, and take the recipes home with you!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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!
Sample Menu
starter
Corn and Crab Bisque
main
Gumbo
main
Jambalaya
main
Shrimp or Chicken Creole
main
Crawfish Etoufee
dessert
Bread Pudding
dessert
Bananas Foster
dessert
Pralines
dessert
Pecan Pie
What‘s Included
Full Meal with a Generous Sampling of All Items Prepared
Coffee, Iced Tea, Water and One Local Beer
Receive a Diploma by Submitting Photos from Cooking Recipes at Home
Copy of Class Recipes
New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class with a Fun & Knowledgable Chef
Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Options
10am Demo Sunday
10 AM Demo Sunday: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding and Pralines
2pm Demo Tuesday
2PM Demo Tuesday : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
10am Demo Tuesday
10 AM Demo Tuesday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster and Pralines
2pm Demo Wednesday
2pm Demo Wednesday : Gumbo, Chicken Creole, Pralines
10am Demo Friday
10am Friday: Crawfish Etoufee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup, Bread Pudding, Pralines
2pm Demo Monday
Monday Demo 2 PM : Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Sunday
Sunday 2 PM Demo : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
10am Demo Thursday
10am Demo Thursday: Corn & Crab Bisque, Shrimp Creole, Bananas Foster & Pralines
10am Demo Saturday
10am Saturday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Pralines
2pm Demo Friday
2pm Friday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Thursday
2pm Thursday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
10am Demo Wednesday
10am Brunch Wednesday: Jambalaya, Gumbo, Bread Pudding and Pralines
2pm Demo Saturday
2pm Demo Saturday: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup and Pralines
10am Demo Monday
10am Demo - Monday: Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Pecan Pie and Pralines
Reviews
2,989 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You MUST Do This One!
kburtis2018,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing and wonderful (and tasty!) experience! My wife and I went and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The chef was hilarious and very informative about all things NOLA--HIGHLY recommend this one!
Excellent!
zipper1wfwf,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun and delicious food. Fun for couples, groups and families. This was our third demonstration and enjoyed it just as much as the last two.
Go do it. It was fun.
Pamila S,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The chef we had for that day was really excellent. I picked up several tips. The food was excellent and plenty to eat. We enjoyed the experience very much.
Feed your mind and your body
Colleen A,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a very informative demonstration in a casual, comfortable environment. You will be full of great food and helpful knowledge when you leave!
Absolutely recommend!! We...
Donna A,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely recommend!! We did the demonstration cooking so we saw our meal being prepared live. Fantastic storytelling, very fun vibes, and overall wonderful experience. Food was delicious! Rene made our whole evening and set the mood for the warm new Orleans experience. Bring cash for tips!
This demo class was a lot...
Gary A,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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!
A Must!
D4417ZPlisah,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While on another tour, someone recommended this. It did not disappoint. Chef Eric was full of energy and NOLA history. He made the cooking look really easy while also providing tips on common challenges and how to avoid them. The food was AMAZING! 10/10 highly recommend. The store staff was also very friendly and shared tips on things to do in the city which was a plus.
This class was...
Lexi E,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This class was sensational! The food was delicious, we learned so much and loved everything! We will definitely be scheduling classes for other menus whenever we're in town.
This was absolutely...
Stella G,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was absolutely phenomenal! The chef was so funny and was very open to questions! What a nice guy! His cooking was so good and we will be cooking these recipes at home!
Repeat Customer - Will be back again!
K3965QTsarahm,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vivienne the Culinary Gypsy was our chef. What a great experience! She was so entertaining, gave amazing historical details about the culture and food of Louisiana, and the food was great! This is the third time we've been, had 3 different chefs and enjoyed it thouroughly every time. Highly Recommended!
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