10 Cooking Classes in New Orleans to Build a Day Around

1.New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,000 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

At the New Orleans School of Cooking, a local chef such as Lynn, Eric, Dianne, or Austin demonstrates Creole classics in a 19th-century molasses warehouse. You learn the story behind roux and spices, sample the finished dishes with one local beer, and take home the recipes.

“Fabulous the price of the demonstration covered a lovely lunch that you watch watched being made recipes that were handed out as as well as coupons stories along with the cooking. Instructions was amazing.”

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2.New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

At the New Orleans School of Cooking, you’ll spend about three hours chopping, seasoning, and cooking a Louisiana meal with a professional chef. Classes hold up to 10 people at five cooktops, with dishes such as gumbo, shrimp and grits, jambalaya, bananas Foster, and pralines, plus drinks, recipes, and an apron.

“Such an amazing experience! Chef Eric was fun from the start, friendly helpful, and provided clear instructions. Our food was fantastic who knew we could make gumbo and grits never having made them before! Thank you Chef Eric and staff for a great morning.”

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3.Cajun and Creole Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 730 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $40Best value

Meet at the New Orleans School of Cooking in the French Quarter for a lively, chef-led cooking demonstration. You will watch dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee, or pralines being prepared, learn the stories behind them, eat the finished meal, and take home recipes.

“It was great and very entertaining BUT the name is deceiving.. this is NOT a cooking class this is a cooking demonstration and that should be clearly stated”

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4.Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

At the Mardi Gras School of Cooking, you’ll work with a local chef such as Raymond, Mark, Jason, or Connor to prepare dark roux gumbo, shrimp étouffée, and bananas Foster. The three-hour class includes wine or soda, a sit-down meal, and practical Cajun cooking skills for home.

“Excellent experience! Participated with my 12 year old son and Chef Raymond was so friendly and encouraging. He really inspired us to try these amazing recipes at home. My son even remarked on how great the food was as we were walking back to our hotel from the class. This was an experience to remember!”

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5.Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

At Mardi Gras School of Cooking, you’ll prepare three New Orleans classics with a chef, from barbecue shrimp to chicken and andouille jambalaya and chocolate bread pudding. Expect hands-on instruction, Cajun food history, cooking tips, and a shared meal in a class capped at 10 people.

“Amazing time cooking, learning about Cajun cuisine and developing skills to allow us to continue cooking at home. While 3 hours sounds long, it went by in a blink. By far the vest meal we had in NOLA.”

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6.New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105

Start at the New Orleans School of Cooking for a two-hour demonstration with generous samples, recipes, and a spice packet. Then join a guide such as Robert, Tim, or Sandi for a French Quarter cocktail walk featuring a Sazerac and historic bars.

“It thought we had booked an interactive cooking class but it ended up being a demo. However, we loved it. It was informative, entertaining, and delicious. It was like watching a cooking program where you can actually smell and taste the food. The cocktail tour picked us up after and we learned a lot and saw a lot. We really enjoyed this combo activity and would do it again.”

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7.Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Spend four hours learning Louisiana cooking at New Orleans School of Cooking, then join an English-speaking guide for a French Quarter cocktail walk. Taste classics, receive recipes and spices, visit three or four local stops, and finish with jazz at Fritzel’s.

“we had a great time during the demonstration cooking class and then the following historic cocktail tour. I found our tour guide to be very knowledgeable and very pleasant and she made the experience very enjoyable. I would certainly recommend to friends. Kimberly did a great job”

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8.Traditions Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $157

In a small group of up to 10, English-speaking chefs such as Raymond and Erika guide you through New Orleans barbecue shrimp, chicken and andouille jambalaya, and chocolate bread pudding. You cook, learn the stories behind the dishes, then sit down with wine, beer, or soft drinks.

“Step my step guided instructions in a fun atmosphere”

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9.Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5h 30m · from $127

Spend 3 hours tasting through the French Quarter with a guide such as Susan or Nate, then join Chef Tom for a 2-hour Louisiana cooking demonstration, recipes, refreshments, and lunch. Expect six to seven tastings, changing menu items, and a set menu with limited dietary options.

“Susan was super knowledgeable! We are goodies and familiar with the NOLA food scene. But she gave great suggestions on places to go! She was so fun and informative. We learned so much and had fun!”

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10.Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $157

Spend three hours in New Orleans’ French Quarter learning Cajun and Creole cooking in a group of up to 10. You’ll make dark-roux gumbo, light-roux shrimp etouffee, and bananas Foster, with instruction from chefs such as Raymond, Mark, and Jason, plus wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“Mark was a fantastic chef who explained everything carefully, was fun, and taught us how to make excellent dishes.”

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