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‘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)
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
Options
10am Demo Wednesday
10am Brunch Wednesday: Jambalaya, Gumbo, Bread Pudding and Pralines
2pm Demo Tuesday
2PM Demo Tuesday : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
10am Demo Saturday
10am Saturday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Pralines
2pm Demo Sunday
Sunday 2 PM Demo : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
2pm Demo Monday
Monday Demo 2 PM : Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Thursday
2pm Thursday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
10am Demo Friday
10am Friday: Crawfish Etoufee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup, Bread Pudding, Pralines
10am Demo Thursday
10am Demo Thursday: Corn & Crab Bisque, Shrimp Creole, Bananas Foster & Pralines
10am Demo Tuesday
10 AM Demo Tuesday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster and Pralines
10am Demo Monday
10am Demo - Monday: Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Pecan Pie and Pralines
2pm Demo Saturday
2pm Demo Saturday: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup and Pralines
10am Demo Sunday
10 AM Demo Sunday: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding and Pralines
2pm Demo Wednesday
2pm Demo Wednesday : Gumbo, Chicken Creole, Pralines
2pm Demo Friday
2pm Friday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
Reviews
2,896 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved, Loved, Loved
KEISHA L,
Oct 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ms. Harriet is amazing! Love her spirit and although it was a demonstration we were able to eat and interact with her as she cooked
What a fun time we had! ...
IVY A,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fun time we had! I've made gumbo at home, so I was interested to see how it was made in NOLA. Chef Dianne was great at explaining her recipes and techniques and was very engaging with the group. The gumbo, jambalaya and pralines were delicious. Looking forward to trying the recipes at home!
Yummy
Kathy M,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was very informative and so fun! Plus food was delicious . The recipes are classic New Orleans and were taught easily
Entertaining and Informative plus Great Food!
Laura K,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our demonstration cooking class was a great experience. Chef Harriet was a little ball of fun and so entertaining! She also provided lots of tips and tricks for the dishes she prepares and everything tasted great! Highly recommend this experience and was a great value!
Chicken Creole, gumbo demo class
Kelley B,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a cooking class demonstration and then we got to eat the food. The chef was awesome, he was funny and engaged well with the people. The food tasted amazing and we each got plenty. We really enjoyed the beer served with the food. There were about 25 of us in the class and we were able to take on the recipes highly recommend me the New Orleans school of cooking. Lasted two hours.
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