New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal
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New Orleans, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat. Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.
- Get to know the basics of Louisiana cooking at the New Orleans School of Cooking
- Learn how to make New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines from expert chefs
- Enjoy generous samplings of the dishes accompanied by complimentary beer, iced tea, and coffee
- Take the recipes home with you
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
- New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class with a Fun & Knowledgable Chef
- Full Meal with a Generous Sampling of All Items Prepared
- Coffee, Iced Tea, Water and One Local Beer
- Copy of Class Recipes
- Receive a Diploma by Submitting Photos from Cooking Recipes at Home
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- New Orleans School of Cooking524 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
524 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70130
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Give your trip to New Orleans a culinary edge with a lively cooking demonstration class featuring some delectable Creole classics! Head to the New Orleans School of Cooking and get to know an expert local chef. Hear the history of Louisiana’s soulful cuisine, including the melting pot of cultural influence that distinguishes Cajun and Creole dishes.
Watch as your guest chef prepares famous dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish etouffée, learn traditional techniques—such as the importance of a good roux—and the variety of unique spices that give classic Louisiana fare its distinctive flavor. Enjoy local anecdotes, storytelling, and interesting facts from your chef—and if you want to know the (slight) difference between Cajun and Creole food, just ask!
After each live cooking demonstration, indulge in hearty samples paired with tasty local beer, iced tea or coffee. Leave with a better understanding of food and some recipes to take home and perfect on your own!
Menu items may include any of the following: gumbo, jambalaya, corn and crab bisque, shrimp or chicken creole, shrimp and artichoke soup, crawfish etoufee, bread pudding, bananas foster, pralines, and pecan pie.
Watch as your guest chef prepares famous dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish etouffée, learn traditional techniques—such as the importance of a good roux—and the variety of unique spices that give classic Louisiana fare its distinctive flavor. Enjoy local anecdotes, storytelling, and interesting facts from your chef—and if you want to know the (slight) difference between Cajun and Creole food, just ask!
After each live cooking demonstration, indulge in hearty samples paired with tasty local beer, iced tea or coffee. Leave with a better understanding of food and some recipes to take home and perfect on your own!
Menu items may include any of the following: gumbo, jambalaya, corn and crab bisque, shrimp or chicken creole, shrimp and artichoke soup, crawfish etoufee, bread pudding, bananas foster, pralines, and pecan pie.
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New Orleans School of Cooking
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French Quarter
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 68 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Alexander_M
We had an absolute blast at the cooking class with Chef Cindy. We learned how to make a delicious artichoke stew, crawfish étouffée, bread pudding, and pralines. She was very engaging, answered all the questions, told a great history of New Orleans, and cracked some hilarious jokes. I'd highly recommend this activity in town.
Reviews
4.9
based on 3,084 reviews
Cynthia_G, May 2026
The instruction was flawless and the food delicious! Chef Vivian was exceptional and the history lessons about NOLA and its people, fascinating. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Cindy_H, May 2026
Harriet was so much fun. Loved her stories. The dishes were delicious!
Harriet was great! Loved her stories. The dishes were delicious.
Meghan_F, May 2026
Delicious, fun, informative! This class was filled with useful information about the culture and history of NOLA as well as very useful cooking tips- and the food was superb. Chef is very entertaining and charismatic. I highly recommend.
Terrence_W, Apr 2026
It was a very good experience and the food was delicious. The chef Austin was very good and explained the process very well and can’t wait to try at home
Stephen_R, Apr 2026
It was a fun and informative class. We look forward to making the recipes at home with the tips that Chef Austin gave us.
Heidi_E, Apr 2026
Great cooking instruction by a true southern home chef whose food was delicious. The presentation was easy to follow, fun/funny, and a lot of fabulous tips for cooking gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding, and pralines. I learned soooo many tips that I will take back home to the PNW and use in my cooking/baking. So glad we took the time for this NOLA experience.
Janet_L, Apr 2026
Michael shared great information not only about the food but also about Louisiana history and culture. He did so in an entertaining way. Food was delicious!
Steve_C, Apr 2026
Recipes are fantastic. Michael was a great instructor with over 30 years of coking experience. Great sense of humor.
Steve_C, Apr 2026
The demonstration was incredibly informative and delicious! Chef Michael is a wonderful presenter and Chef. And the shop is the place to pick up cooking tools and ingredients for authentic New Orleans cooking.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the comments Steve.
Ingrid_I, Apr 2026
It was amazing!!! I can't recommend this offering enough! Our chef was awesome and we learned so much. Such a fun and enriching experience.
Martinique_M, Apr 2026
We were on a birthday vacation for my husband's 50th both of us like to dabble in the kitchen so I said why not. It was definitely more than expected. Chef Cindy gave us historical lessons while showing us how to prepare some of New Orleans well known cuisines. The food and atmosphere was incredible. We will definitely return for another great experience.
L_W, Apr 2026
This was a fun and informative class. The atmosphere was casual and open. The instructor was open and engaging, providing excellent informative details tied to the cooking demo details. A fun way to spend the afternoon..
Alexander_M, Apr 2026
We had an absolute blast at the cooking class with Chef Cindy. We learned how to make a delicious artichoke stew, crawfish étouffée, bread pudding, and pralines. She was very engaging, answered all the questions, told a great history of New Orleans, and cracked some hilarious jokes. I'd highly recommend this activity in town.
Melody_D, Apr 2026
Lynn was fun and informative. A lot of food was served. I am already looking forward to going home and trying some of these recipes.
Cynthia_C, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience and I learned some interesting history facts. Food was amazing and plentiful. Atmosphere was small and cozy.
Yaffa_V, Apr 2026
Thank you Chef Eric! Your Chicken Creole was amazing and I can't wait to make it again at home for my family. Can't wait to visit the New Orleans Cooking School again.
Anthony_S, Mar 2026
We had Austin as our chef as we opted for the cooking class demonstration with gumbo, jambalaya and praline. He was excellent gave us advice on what roux goes with what dish. The food he cooked for us was excellent and the portions were very substantial..
All in our group really enjoyed our time there.
Melissa_P, Mar 2026
this experience was really terrific. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it gave a lot of history along with delicious food. We really enjoyed this and we are hoping to make some of the recipe recipes in the near future.
lianna_o, Mar 2026
The food was very bland, his suggestions for cooking were ill informed and the instructor had no idea about the recipe that was given to the class.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
I am so sorry to hear you had this experience. Please email elizabeth@nosoc.com so that we can look into this further.
Kelli_C, Mar 2026
It was fun and the food was delicious!!!! Worth the money. Harriett was like cooking with your grandma. Loved her stories.
Sandra_B, Mar 2026
Harriet is hilarious and knows her stuff!! The food was wonderful, especially the crab and corn bisque. Make sure you make your reservations early because you are seated in the order in which you made them.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Harriet is the best!! Thank you for coming.
Terry_H, Mar 2026
Harriet is the best!! First saw her in 2017. She hasn't changed. Food was delicious. Room was a tad crowded.
Susan_C, Mar 2026
Whether you cook or not - it's an amazing experience and probably the best meal I ate in New Orleans!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We agree! Thanks for leaving us this review. Glad you came!
Jonathan_J, Mar 2026
Michael was an outstanding cook and historian. Michael was excellent at engaging everyone with the historical context of southern Louisiana cuisine. The food was great too.
Brenda_C, Mar 2026
It was so much fun and the food was delicious. The chef incorporates the history with the steps of the recipe and does it it a humorous way. One of our highlights in NOLA.
Charla_D, Mar 2026
Be sure you are plenty hungry when you arrive at this cooking class. The food is so good, you’ll want to have room! The chef is very experienced and knowledgeable. You’ll have a great time!
Lara_B, Mar 2026
Great experience with entertaining and knowledgeable chef! We had such a good time learning to make three classic New Orleans dishes and enjoying them when they were ready. We learned and were entertained!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Lara,
We appreciate your comment! Thank you for coming!
TAMARA_F, Mar 2026
This class was so informational and fun at the same time. What a great time we had. I would recommend to anyone that enjoys cooking thanks for the memories New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
So glad you were able to make some good memories. Thank you for coming.
Elaine_L, Mar 2026
Great Chef! The demonstration was excellent and the food was delicious. Authentic recipes with easy instructions.
Margaret_U, Mar 2026
Fun, educational, and great tasting food. Good experience whether solo or with a group. Would do again.
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