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 Thursday
10am Demo Thursday: Corn & Crab Bisque, Shrimp Creole, Bananas Foster & Pralines
2pm Demo Tuesday
2PM Demo Tuesday : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
10am Demo Monday
10am Demo - Monday: Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Pecan Pie and Pralines
10am Demo Sunday
10 AM Demo Sunday: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding and Pralines
10am Demo Wednesday
10am Brunch Wednesday: Jambalaya, Gumbo, Bread Pudding and Pralines
10am Demo Saturday
10am Saturday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Pralines
2pm Demo Wednesday
2pm Demo Wednesday : Gumbo, Chicken Creole, Pralines
2pm Demo Saturday
2pm Demo Saturday: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup and Pralines
2pm Demo Thursday
2pm Thursday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Monday
Monday Demo 2 PM : Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Friday
2pm Friday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Sunday
Sunday 2 PM Demo : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
10am Demo Friday
10am Friday: Crawfish Etoufee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup, Bread Pudding, Pralines
10am Demo Tuesday
10 AM Demo Tuesday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster and Pralines
Reviews
2,919 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it!
Amanda G,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice, a great time! Been coming to NO for over 30 years and never done this experience. Food was excellent too!
Disappointing Experience & Refund Requested
Ronda Sue A,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This cooking class was a massive disappointment and absolutely not worth the money. I would strongly recommend against attending. Here are the major issues we encountered: * Portion Sizes: The food portions prepared were extra small, bordering on stingy. * Missing Seafood: The Gambo and Tambalaya (Jambalaya) we made contained no seafood, which is a traditional and essential element of both dishes. As residents who used to live in Biloxi, we are familiar with how these dishes should be prepared. * Rude Staff: The chef was notably rude, which made the entire experience unpleasant. * Beverages: The drink options were extremely limited, consisting only of sweetened tea or water, unless you paid extra for alcohol. * Forced Spice Purchases: We were forced to use and buy the shop's exclusive, expensive spice blends—you cannot use or buy these unique blends anywhere else. This meant we had to strictly follow their recipe using their blends, effectively making us spend our money on their proprietary products. They were also charging a high price for these mandatory items. In summary, the class was overpriced, the food was substandard and non-traditional, the staff was rude, and the entire structure felt like a cynical way to force customers to purchase their expensive spice blends. I am formally requesting a full refund.
Great food and fun
fillmorecentralg,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly entertaining and educational about history. And gives good cooking tips and explanations. Love the purpose of eating is to have your family together and talking. I’ve brought 3 different groups youth & adult and had a great time. It’s my top thing to recommend in Nola.
Great experience!
Tricia B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative and so much fun! Perfect way to spend a Sunday morning and have some lunch before flying back home
Tips and tricks with above average execution!
Carmen H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, timely with great food and lessons learned. The chef was articulate, efficient and an entertainer, more importantly, he shared great tips that we can apply at home.
Lots of Food and Folklore
heidiputnam,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and a lot of food to sample. Fun learning New Orleans food lore and history along with how to cook New Orleans traditional foods.
If you like to cook, learn about history, laugh, or just eat you'll find something to like. Highly recommend.
DAVID P,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I learned a lot about both how to make a couple dishes and the history behind them. Our instructor was very entertaining. The food was really good too. I was expecting just a small taste, but we practically got a full meal. Highly recommend!
Book it!
Kathleen W,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00HIGHLY recommend! Michael was so knowledgeable and funny, and I so appreciated the history lesson. It’s always great when you can have fun and learn. And hands down, the best gumbo I’ve ever had!!
My Special Request Was Handled Beautifully
Mark J,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience (with instructor Lynn!) vastly exceeded our expectations. She reminded me of a Food Network host. Very likable, talented, and explained ingredients / techniques in simple-to-understand language ... all while doing it with a terrific sense of humor and 'feel' for her audience. The menu she prepared - each and every dish - was deliciously outstanding. But for me, the most impressive thing she did (DURING class-not before) was prepare special versions of gumbo and jambalaya for me and others who have Alpha-gal (the red meat allergy). While she was making them, she explained how to cook the chicken (replacing andouille sausage) and make other adjustments in such a way that these dishes turn out nearly identical to the standard versions. I was beyond impressed - and thrilled that I got to eat some favorite Cajun foods that I hadn't enjoyed in a long time!
Lynn our chef not only...
Ellen S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lynn our chef not only showed us wonderful cooking but the history of the New Orleans history in a fun way! We not only learned cooking but history. The food was wonderful! We enjoyed warm biscuits, jambalaya, gumbo, bread pudding, and pralines. We were even served a nice chilled beer! Lynn was fantastic! She listened to the audience and served up great humor and laughs! Don’t miss this fun time when you visit!!!
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