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
2pm Demo Wednesday
2pm Demo Wednesday : Gumbo, Chicken Creole, Pralines
2pm Demo Monday
Monday Demo 2 PM : Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
10am Demo Wednesday
10am Brunch Wednesday: Jambalaya, Gumbo, Bread Pudding and Pralines
2pm Demo Thursday
2pm Thursday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
10am Demo Monday
10am Demo - Monday: Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Pecan Pie and Pralines
2pm Demo Tuesday
2PM Demo Tuesday : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
2pm Demo Friday
2pm Friday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
10am Demo Sunday
10 AM Demo Sunday: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding and Pralines
2pm Demo Saturday
2pm Demo Saturday: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup 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
2pm Demo Sunday
Sunday 2 PM Demo : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
10am Demo Saturday
10am Saturday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Pralines
10am Demo Tuesday
10 AM Demo Tuesday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster and Pralines
Reviews
3,008 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well done!
tom g,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent time at a well presented event! We enjoyed the presenter, Cindy; her knowledge of local lore and recipes impressed. Definitely recommended!
This experience was...
mjaco1174,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was great! Chef Eric was very engaging, and we learned as much about the history of New Orleans as we did about the food. Great value as you leave with lots of knowledge and very full from all the great food! They were wonderful with providing gluten free alternatives when needed which was very much appreciated.
Great Experience!
lonia129,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time. Chef Michael is very informative. You learn how to make a few dishes and get a history lesson at the same time.
Sunday morning food history lesson
Carol A,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Come hungry! The demonstration included historical information, regarding why and how local foods and methods of cooking came about. The samples were absolutely delicious and plentiful.
A cruise with history as told by Charles, not a tape!
Lorraine R,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was both interesting and educational. We learnt so much about the battle and the hurricane in 2005 from a historian on board and a ranger at the battlefield. Charles ( onboard) is a great raconteur and this cruise was far better than just going down the river and back. It made it a much better experience overall.
Cooking Class With a Dash of History
Jan206,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The demo cooking class with Lynn was both entertaining and informative. Not only did she demonstrate how to make jambalaya, gumbo and pralines, she explained the history of Louisiana/New Orleans and how the food evolved from the many immigrants who settled in the area. At the end, we enjoyed the food she created and explained. With these recipes, we can now try to make these delicious meals ourselves! After the class, you can buy seasonings and other kitchen items from a small retail store on the property. We highly recommend this class!
Hands down best thing to do!
Vaugngalen1,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Michael was exceptional, sharing history and the background of foods while preparing what filled us up like an entire lunch of great Cajun and Creole cooking He was funny and interacted with the audience very well.
Best Gumbo in New Orleans, and you can make it too!
Kristjahn S,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Come hungry! Lots of interesting history about how New Orleans cuisine came to be. This was BY FAR the best gumbo we had the entire time we were in New Orleans, it was worth it just for that.
Fine Cooking with Chef Eric!
williameD7405UR,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved Chef Eric! He was informative and entertaining. Each dish was truly delicious! The gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding, and the praline. I appreciated the cooking tips and the recipes. Definitely bought the File spice and the garlic sauce. I will be making these dishes at home in NY.
A must do on everyone’s list
jacklyn m,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an absolutely wonderful time. The instructor was amazing. This is a perfect tour to do while being in New Orleans. A wonderful experience cannot say in words how great it was and how much fun I must do on everyone’s list.
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