Private Tour
New Orleans Hands-on Brunch Class
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us for a True New Orleans style brunch! The South is known for Brunch, so let us show you how it’s done in New Orleans. Bottomless champagne, mimosas, wine, beer, sodas, and water are included. In this hands-on class, we will be making some of our favorite recipes. You will work alongside of the Chef learning the best ways to cut and prep the Holy Trinity. We are the only Cooking School that does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Our class size ranges from 2 people to 10. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
We accommodate dietary restrictions/allergies
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
When you arrive we will take a few minutes to get to know each other. Once we all get settled in, we will wash our hands and put on our aprons. Prep work first, chopping Bell Peppers, Onions, Garlic and peeling shrimp. After all the chopping, knives are put away the champagne starts to flow. Our first dish is the Shrimp and Grits, next up is the Eggs Benedict over a crab cake, and afterward we''ll teach you how to make praline bacon (pig candy). You will learn our secrets and tips to plating each dish as well as the history behind our dishes and their origins.
Sample Menu
starter
Shrimp and Southern Cheesy Grits
Our Shrimp etouffee served over cheesy grits
main
Eggs Benedict over crab cakes
Eggs Benedict over a Crab cake with Hollandaise sauce
dessert
Praline Bacon
Sweet crispy bacon
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Brunch
Coffee and/or Tea
All Kitchen equipment and utensils
Options
New Orleans Hands-on Brunch Class
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a fun place !
crystal33695,Aug 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a Sunday brunch here the weekend before last. This was such a fun experience and our chef was fantastic as well. We loved the hands on approach and learning the proper techniques to cutting produce. We cooked praline bacon, shrimp and grits (this was a first for the hubby and I , wow these were fantastic) as well a a crab cake benedict. Everything we ate was so good! The hubby has already requested this be his next birthday meal !! If you are ever in New Orleans please consider checking the school out for a unique and tasty event !
Excellent Date day idea for foodies!
Youngblood1985,Jul 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first hands on cooking class and my only regret is not scheduling more! Its more than just a recipe. Its learning to properly cut and prepare all the ingredients and what to look and hear for in a dish as it cooks. Chef Scott was incredible and it was an honor to have him as our instructor! We enjoyed so many dishes to take home and duplicate. My cajun husband says “its the best shrimp & grits he’s ever had in his 46 years on this earth” Bonus:: we got the insider scoop on where to eat and visit like a local!
Excellent Class
Christopher A,Apr 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I definitely recommend this class, especially with Chef Didier. He teaches you a lot and the food is phenomenal. We were hoping the class would be fun and educational, and that's what we got.
So much fun!
Michelle V,Jan 3, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Chef Scott was awesome. He made our experience unforgettable with his stories and charming personality. I’d recommend this experience to anyone looking to start your time in New Orleans on the highest note.
Worth the Money
cella97,Dec 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My fiance and I signed up for the brunch class with Preston. He is a fantastic teacher and entertaining with his knowledge of the history of the dishes we were preparing. You must absolutely check this class out. The shrimp and grits were my favorite thing we made. My fiance loved the praline bacon and crab cake. Request Preston!
Fantastic!
Cody O,Dec 15, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Our instructor was great and the food was amazing!! We made the same dish 2 more times since the class and love it! One of the highlights of our trips for sure!
A Great Class with Great Food.
lululeah,Oct 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great class! My wife and I had Chef Preston as our instructor, and he led us in the creation of a wonderful New Orleans Brunch. We made crab cakes, shrimp and grits and caramelized bacon (not sure the actual name of the bacon). All were fun to make, and turned out delicious. It was definitely the best food we ate during our visit to New Orleans. We learned a lot and I'm looking forward to trying the recipes and techniques I learned on my own on a soon-to-come weekend. Chef Preston is a great guy; very knowledgeable in his craft as a chef and an excellent teacher and story teller. Had a great time. Highly recommended.
Book it! Right now.
Ashley J,Sep 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Basically we had a private lesson with a master chef that spoiled us rotten for an incredibly reasonable price. Connor took his time to teach us cooking basics and then whipped together a meal like no other. My husband was actually licking the plate. The addition of multiple mimosas and blasting air conditioning made for a perfect morning in Louisiana. You won’t regret or forget this experience.
Cooking class
Mychal D,Jun 27, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00The cook was amazing he will teach you all the tricks. And the food was great! I’m definitely going home and trying my skills for my family. And he made a list of things to do and eat around the area. Which was very helpful.
Learned so much and had a delicious Brunch!
R738PTstephenb,Mar 8, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glad we came to this hungry! Came here with 4 friends during a trip to New Orleans. We were surprised to find it was just the 5 of us in the class with the owner, Chef Theresa. The kitchen was tastefully decorated and pretty new - sounds like it was previously an apartment that they recently renovated and moved the business to. We learned a lot, and were out of our comfort zone a little....I had never cleaned shrimp before but fortunately Theresa let me have a pair of disposable gloves (yes I wimped out) and she has a tool to use to remove the peel. We ended up eating twice, once around 11 am and again around 1 pm. Had a great time making shrimp and grits in the morning, learning to poach eggs and make crab cakes for lunch, etc. I felt very at home in the kitchen there and we never felt stupid asking lots of amateur questions. It was a great time and Theresa is a great hostess. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn a little, socialize and enjoy a good meal. Left stuffed!
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