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Mardi Gras Cooking Class: French Quarter Culinary Experience
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393 Ratings
New Orleans
Join our intimate Cajun Roux cooking class in the heart of New Orleans. Learn from skilled chefs in a friendly and entertaining environment. Book now!
Join our intimate Cajun Roux cooking class in the heart of New Orleans. Learn from skilled chefs in a friendly and entertaining environment. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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519 Wilkinson St - The class kicks off with uncovering the best-kept secrets of authentic New Orleans cuisine. Participants will explore the significance of the Cajun Holy Trinity, then proceed to chop and prepare ingredients for the most delicious New Orleans dishes they’ve ever experienced.
Once the Cajun Holy Trinity is chopped, there will be a…
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519 Wilkinson St - The class kicks off with uncovering the best-kept secrets of authentic New Orleans cuisine. Participants will explore the significance of the Cajun Holy Trinity, then proceed to chop and prepare ingredients for the most delicious New Orleans dishes they’ve ever experienced.
Once the Cajun Holy Trinity is chopped, there will be a break to enjoy the first glass of wine. With everything in place (mise en place), the Dark Roux for the gumbo will be started. Following the gumbo, the light Roux for the Shrimp Etouffee will be prepared. After skillfully plating the meal, it’s time to enjoy dining.
The final segment of the class, which might become a favorite, involves learning how to make Bananas Foster. Delightful! A foolproof method for creating this dessert will be demonstrated, ensuring it will impress friends and family.
What's Included
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
Meal Options
- Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
- Shrimp étouffée
- Bananas Foster
- Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
- Shrimp étouffée
- Bananas Foster
Additional Information
The Mardi Gras School of Cooking offers small, intimate, hands-on classes in the French Quarter. These sessions resemble a dinner party with friends. Guests are warmly welcomed into the kitchens by the Chefs themselves. From the moment guests arrive until they leave, the Chefs are friendly, personable, and entertaining. Additionally, their culinary…
The Mardi Gras School of Cooking offers small, intimate, hands-on classes in the French Quarter. These sessions resemble a dinner party with friends. Guests are warmly welcomed into the kitchens by the Chefs themselves. From the moment guests arrive until they leave, the Chefs are friendly, personable, and entertaining. Additionally, their culinary skills are exceptional.
The minimum class size is 2 people. Solo travelers can join an already scheduled class. Call to inquire about available classes.
For groups of 8 or more, please contact directly to book. There are a few questions to discuss.
- Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated - contact local operator to confirm
Location
519 Wilkinson St
Wilkinson Street
Suite 101 on the ground level
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(393 Ratings)
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O6439iyjimmyt
Jun 10, 2026
Chef Raymond knocks it out the park! - I have never gone to a Cooking Class before, but I will go to all of them, if they were half as good as this one. Chef Raymond was outstanding! His personality along with his skills in the kitchen, were unbeatable. I'm ready to make everything we learned - Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Etoufee and Bananas Foster. PS. I will be making Shrimp Etoufee and Bananas Foster this weekend!!!!
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Aprilmg6145sw
Jun 8, 2026
Amazing Time - We had such a great experience at Mardi Gras School of Cooking! My husband and I took the roux class with Chef Ray, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We made gumbo and étouffée, and while we enjoyed the étouffée, Chef Ray treated us to a fun Bananas Foster demonstration.
The class was easy enough for my husband, who never cooks, but still engaging and informative for me as a high school Culinary Arts teacher. Chef Ray didn’t just teach recipes — he shared techniques and tips that can improve your cooking in general, all while keeping everyone laughing with stories throughout the class.
I highly recommend taking a class here on your next trip to New Orleans. It would also make a perfect date night or fun outing with friends for locals!
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Frank_g
Jun 7, 2026
Just like your Best Friends Kitchen! - From the moment you walk in to the final spoon of Banana’s Foster this is an awesome experience. You feel like you are in your best friends kitchen, grab a drink, lean against the counter and talk like you have know on another for ever. After some good safety advice, we are using knives after all and fire too. The directions were easy to absorb for any cooking level, when to stir when not to stir, how to chop, how to mix, how to roux…it’s all there. The slow pace really makes you think easy to taste the creation, just like at home! The Gumbo, Ètoufèè, were just delicious, it’s all in the preparation, execution, and plating. We learned the Banana’s Foster at a distance, too much flambé for amateurs to the Craft. We have even tried the Gumbo Recipe just a few days later at home, brings back the memories.
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Daydream555466
Jun 5, 2026
Chef was friendly, instruction was helpful, food was excellent - Excellent experience in every way.
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Janessa_k
Jun 3, 2026
Loved it... so yummy - It was amazing... such good food....Connor was great.... we learned so much... definitely recommend for an amazing experience
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Karen_b
May 26, 2026
What a find! We went to... - What a find! We went to New Orleans for the Jazz fest & had a free day & figured why just go to a restaurant and eat when we could learn how to make these great dishes & eat them! What a great experience! I highly recommend this!
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Jean_o
May 16, 2026
We were in a small class... - We were in a small class with Chef Sassy and she was awesome! Super friendly and great at instructing but let us do it ourselves. Awesome class definitely worth the price!
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Jeanninem438
May 13, 2026
Rockin' the roux with Chef Sassy! - Learning to make gumbo and étouffée with Chef Sassy was the highlight of my trip to New Orleans. Taking the class alongside my three friends made the experience even more special. Chef Sassy shared a wealth of knowledge—not just about the recipes, but about cooking techniques and the rich traditions of Creole cuisine. She showed genuine respect for the dishes’ origins and for the mentors who passed that knowledge down to her.
Despite a full class, she kept the pace lively, engaging, and easy to follow. And the best part? Sitting down to enjoy the delicious dishes we created ourselves—absolutely unforgettable!
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Tina_d
May 7, 2026
We got a lot out of this... - We got a lot out of this experience, and have already put our skills to work. I did this with my daughter and it was the perfect mother-daughter activity and made us feel like we could take the culture home. Highly recommend!
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Joseph_g
Apr 29, 2026
Great cooking experience - This a great hands on cooking experience. You eat what you cook and it is delicious.
The chef is friendly and helpful and the whole experience wonderful.
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