Top New Orleans Cooking Classes

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Enhance your New Orleans experience with a hands-on, half-day cooking class that includes meals. Join a small group of up to 10 people and learn to craft authentic Louisiana dishes with guidance from a professional chef. After the lesson, enjoy your freshly made meal with complimentary wine or local beer. You'll also take home a souvenir apron and a recipe collection to recreate the flavors back home.

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from US$43

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

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from US$162

Price varies by group size

5.0

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from US$164

Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class

Price varies by group size

5.0

(147)

from US$164

Taste your way through New Orleans' diverse food scene—and discover dishes and stories you'd likely miss if exploring alone—on this guided walking tour. Head to a number of popular eateries, and sample Louisiana favorites such as gumbo, jambalaya, and biscuits, plus local drinks—all without the hassle of making restaurant reservations. Afterwards, enjoy a chef-led cooking demonstration to learn how to make some of the dishes you’ve sampled.

New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover a different side of New Orleans—and admire a new perspective from the water's edge—on this steamboat tour down the Mississippi River. Board the historic riverboat—either the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel—for a morning or afternoon tour. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap photos of the picturesque shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional lunch (additional expense).

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from US$117

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

New Orleans Courtyard Cocktails: Happy Hour Mixology Class

4.3

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from US$44

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(3)

from US$115

If you're looking for no-holds-barred frights in New Orleans, explore the city’s dark history on this adults-only tour. Set off after nightfall to discover a new perspective on the city, and steel yourself for gruesome tales and fearsome encounters: Your guide saves the most grisly true-crime stories, voodoo legends, and paranormal frights for this tour, and takes you past the French Quarter's most supposedly haunted locations.

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

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from US$37

Experience the charm of New Orleans on a two-hour Sunday jazz cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy live jazz music, stunning views from the top deck, and the option to savor a Louisiana-style buffet brunch featuring local favorites. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat offers a perfect blend of history, ambiance, and relaxation for all ages. The legendary Steamboat NATCHEZ and her sister vessel Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will sail interchangeably, depending on bookings and private events.

Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

Enjoy an only-in-New-Orleans experience when you embark on a paddle-wheel boat tour of the mighty Mississippi River. In the evening, hop aboard the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel, the Riverboat City of New Orleans, and admire views of the city from the water's edge. This cost-saving package additionally includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected), plus live jazz music to set the mood.

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from US$44

Captivating views of the New Orleans skyline

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

Experience the best of New Orleans on a historical walking tour that introduces you to the city’s diverse flavors and culture. Follow your guide to different locations and sample multiple dishes—such as gumbo and sweet fried plantains—plus four full-size drinks that showcase the best of New Orlean's cocktail heritage. Taste food and drinks you might otherwise miss while learning how they are integral to life in New Orlean.

4.1

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from US$58

Muffuletta at the iconic Napoleon House!

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

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from US$160

Explore the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans' French Quarter on this half-day food tour. Sample traditional NOLA dishes such as gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, and pralines while learning about the area's history. Your expert guide will lead you through local hotspots, offering cultural insights and tips on where to eat next. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate setting. Food offerings are subject to availability.

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from US$85

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans

4.8

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from US$82

Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

3.5

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from US$41

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What are people saying about New Orleans

Griselda_R, Apr 2026

But Cooking Class!

Chef Conner was amazing! He showed us how to properly handle our utensils, and the class was very hands-on from start to finish. The gumbo, shrimp étouffée, and bananas foster were all absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was lively, and the food was incredible. My only regret was forgetting to buy the season.

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

amp881, Apr 2026

Instructional Class with a delicious meal

Lovely cooking experience that provided hands-on skills for making some regional dishes. Instructor provided some neat historical details of the NOLA food scene as well as providing culinary technique guidance. Would definitely return for another class.

Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class

LatoyaJ_T, Mar 2026

A Flavorful Night in New Orleans

Chef Mark was absolutely amazing. He was personable, funny, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient throughout the entire class. He took the time to make sure everyone understood each step of the cooking process, which made the experience both educational and enjoyable. What made the class even more special was how he shared so much New Orleans history and culture while we cooked. It truly felt like more than just a cooking class—it was a full NOLA experience. We prepared jambalaya, New Orleans–style BBQ shrimp, and chocolate bread pudding, and every single dish was absolutely delicious. The flavors were incredible and authentic. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who loves great food, great energy, and learning the stories behind the dishes. Chef Mark made the experience unforgettable.

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

Devonie_M, Mar 2026

First timers in NOLA and worth every penny.

Our tour guide Gary was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made the tour such an enjoyable time and really capped off our first time in NOLA in the best way. We enjoyed the drinks and food samples and also the conversation alongside the history points. We will recommend Gary and this tour to all our family and friends planning to visit NOLA.

New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class

Jen_B, Dec 2025

Awesome tour!

Definitely well worth the experience and a great sampling of New Orleans: the variety of food, the history, and the culture. Jack was our tour guide and kept us on schedule and laughing throughout our day. He's wonderful! The cooking lesson was not hands on but Vivian, our chef, was entertaining and informative at the same time. And, of course, the food she created was delicious. I'm looking forward to trying the recipes myself when I get home. These folks really put a lot of time in organizing and prepared our tour with love. Oh, and wear comfortable shoes!