Top Louisiana Cooking Classes

Take a deep dive into local culinary culture with a Cajun cooking class guided by a chef who’ll teach you how to make three delicious courses of barbecue shrimp, jambalaya, and chocolate bread pudding. Your engaging teacher will share recipes, professional techniques, and Louisiana’s culinary history. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Just make sure you bring your appetite.

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.

Step into the sweet side of New Orleans at the historic Court of Two Sisters and discover the story behind one of the city’s most iconic desserts, Bananas Foster. Watch a step-by-step demonstration from caramelizing the bananas to the dramatic flambé that gives this classic dessert its signature finish. Along the way, discover the fascinating history behind Bananas Foster and how this beloved New Orleans creation became a culinary tradition. You’ll also hear stories and little-known tidbits about the historic Court of Two Sisters and the colorful history of Royal Street. After the demonstration, indulge in the delicious dessert served over homemade vanilla ice cream and take home a recipe card to try it yourself. NOTE: This is a demonstration activity and does not include a hands-on experience.

New Orleans’ French Quarter is known for its amazing food, and this Cajun and Creole cooking class centered in the French Quarter provides you with the tips you need to be able to make three dishes in your own kitchen. This intimate, small-group experience means you get quality time with your group as you make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster all from scratch. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

New Orleans’ food is one of the highlights of visiting the city. Now you can learn how to take some of those flavors home in this cooking class held in the French Quarter. In a small group of no more than 10 people, learn how to make typical dishes, such as shrimp and grits and bananas foster waffles, from scratch. You’ll learn the secrets to each dish, and enjoy a glass of bubbly to help you work.

Timed perfectly for happy hour—a cocktail class with the fun, relaxed energy of an evening wind-down. Local bartenders sharing both recipes and New Orleans’ legendary barroom stories. Three handcrafted cocktails, plus history, technique, and plenty of laughs. Light bites included, so you can sip, snack, and savor the moment. Limited seating for a cozy, convivial atmosphere.

Discover the rich culinary heritage of Sicily in this hands-on cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Sicilian cooking has been part of the New Orleans table for generations. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the dishes, ingredients, and traditions that traveled from Sicily to New Orleans and the local flavors they picked up along the way. Participants prepare a delightful three-course meal featuring handmade Ravioli con Tacchino with Pesto Trapanese, Pesce alla Ghiotta, and a classic Sicilian Cannoli. The experience starts with a tasty Olive Salad Crostini and is complemented by Italian red wine and freshly brewed espresso with lemon peel. Engage with expert chefs and learn the traditions that meld Sicilian and New Orleans flavors, creating a memorable dining experience that honors both cultures.

The New Orleans Hard Rock Cafe brings classic cuisine to the Big Easy with a prix-fixe menu that highlights the city's musical heritage. Choose a 2- or 3-course menu with your preferred musical theme. No matter what meal you choose, your appetite will be quenched at this transcontinental cultural icon.