New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal
Overview
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2 hours
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Take an entertaining and informative cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking! Located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s, this cooking class brings you to the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Learn the basics of Louisiana cooking from professional chefs and learn how to make classic New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. Enjoy the finished delectable dishes accompanied by complimentary beer, iced tea and coffee, and take the recipes home with you!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
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.
What To Expect
Food is considered one of the defining elements of Louisiana’s culture, and there's no better way to experience New Orleans than to taste it! During your New Orleans cooking demonstration class, embark on a sensory journey in the kitchen to discover Louisiana's rich tapestry of culinary influences -- French, Spanish, Native American, African and Indian -- as they blend into modern- day Cajun and Creole cuisine. Your cooking experts will demonstrate how to prepare classic New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines, and will season them with history, trivia and tall tales. Learn the basics of Louisiana cooking and discover the array of spices used in this unique cuisine. Enjoy generous samplings of the demonstrated items, as well as complimentary coffee, iced tea and beer. At the end of the class, take home the recipes to show off your new skills to your friends and family!
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
Options
2pm Demo Monday
Monday Demo 2 PM : Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Tuesday
2PM Demo Tuesday : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
2pm Demo Saturday
2pm Demo Saturday: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup and Pralines
10am Demo Sunday
10 AM Demo Sunday: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding and Pralines
10am Demo Wednesday
10am Brunch Wednesday: Jambalaya, Gumbo, Bread Pudding and Pralines
2pm Demo Friday
2pm Friday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
2pm Demo Wednesday
2pm Demo Wednesday : Gumbo, Chicken Creole, Pralines
10am Demo Monday
10am Demo - Monday: Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Pecan Pie and Pralines
2pm Demo Thursday
2pm Thursday: Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines
10am Demo Thursday
10am Demo Thursday: Corn & Crab Bisque, Shrimp Creole, Bananas Foster & Pralines
10am Demo Friday
10am Friday: Crawfish Etoufee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup, Bread Pudding, Pralines
10am Demo Tuesday
10 AM Demo Tuesday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster and Pralines
10am Demo Saturday
10am Saturday : Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Pralines
2pm Demo Sunday
Sunday 2 PM Demo : Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken Etouffee and Pralines
What‘s Included
Full Meal with a Generous Sampling of All Items Prepared
Coffee, Iced Tea, Water and One Local Beer
Receive a Diploma by Submitting Photos from Cooking Recipes at Home
Copy of Class Recipes
New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class with a Fun & Knowledgable Chef
Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Harriet was wonderful and full of tips!
suepF683ZS,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun class! You won’t be disappointed. Harriet made the time fly with her wit and cooking wisdom!
Great experience- good...
chuckc983,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience- good demonstration. Had gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. There was enough food that you could have as much as you wanted. The chef was fun and entertaining.
Better than expected
morganlA6296AY,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience! Our Chef was knowledgeable and entertaining. And the food was delicious!
Superb!!!
Katrina J,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This particular session was NOT hands-on but they do offer it. I enjoyed the stories she told about the history of how certain foods were introduced into Louisiana culture from different cultures. And boy-oh-boy was the finished product DELICIOUS!!!
Awesome Experience!
Kathy L,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This demo was suggested by our carriage driver. Chef Eric was great! Entertaining, funny and one hell of a cook. He cooked gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding & pralines, all delicious!! As he cooked, he entertained with stories of local food history, offering his expert advice along the way. Everyone received copies of the recipes. Can’t wait to get home and try them. Highly recommend New Orleans School of Cooking Demo Class!!
And absolutely must do
Christopher H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Come hungry. Lots of food when they finish the demonstration. Had enough for seconds for a few people. Lots of great information and helpful hints were provided and demonstrated. The chef was very informative and entertaining.
Fun to go time after time
926michellep926,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great combo of cooking tips and local history. Food is great!
Nola cooking demonstration
martina v,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A definite must. Gave you history of food that had you understanding the flavors of local foods. Seeing the chef cook the meal made it less intimidating to try back at home. Will definitely go back for other demos of other foods
Learn Louisiana culture and cooking at one stop
KarlC,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chef Eric was fantastic at making everyone feel welcome and did an awesome job preparing our meal. He made everyone feel comfortable and confident at trying to make the recipes at home. The food was delicious!
Amazing Experience
Anetria P,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience. I definitely would recommend and I am planning on going to another one.
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