New Orleans Cooking Class: Master Louisiana Cuisine
4.8
2,517 Ratings
New Orleans
Master the art of Louisiana cuisine in a fun and educational cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Learn to make classic New Orleans dishes and take home the recipes!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- New Orleans School of Cooking - 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!
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
What's Not Included
- Dietary Restrictions: $5 fee payable on site for soup & entree substitutions for dietary restriction
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Meal Options
- Corn and Crab Bisque
- Gumbo
- Jambalaya
- Shrimp or Chicken Creole
- Crawfish Etoufee
- Bread Pudding
- Bananas Foster
- Pralines
- Pecan Pie
Additional Information
Experience a fun and educational cooking lesson at the New Orleans School of Cooking! Situated in a refurbished molasses warehouse from the 1800s, this culinary course takes you to the center of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Get educated on Louisiana culinary foundations from expert cooks and learn to create traditional New Orleans dishes like gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. Savor the mouthwatering final dishes coupled with complimentary beer, iced tea and coffee, and bring the recipes back home with you!
- 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.
Location
New Orleans School of Cooking
Saint Louis Street
524 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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David_f
Apr 14, 2024
The best cooking demonstration ever!! - Harriot was AMAZING!! She is a great cook and a great entertainer!! The food (which was a lot!) was delicious! If we ever get back to New Orleans, we will visit again!
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Kim_s
Apr 14, 2024
Totally worth it! - Loved this experience 100%. Chef Tom didn't just show us how to cook 3 popular dishes, he weaved in pearls of cooking wisdom while also teaching us the history of the dishes. It was a memorable experience worth every penny. You won't be disappointed!
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Sandy_n
Apr 14, 2024
Harriet was amazing and... - Harriet was amazing and funny! She made gumbo, jambalaya, white chocolate bread pudding and pralines. The everything was delicious.
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Kathryn_j
Apr 13, 2024
Cooking Demonstration and Comedy Show! - It was a cooking demonstration and comedy show all in one. Harriett was a hoot and I am looking forward to using her cookbook that I purchased. She kept us entertained the entire time and laughing most of the demonstration. Food was so good and I love that they give you the recipes.
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Christine_m
Apr 13, 2024
Food and History - Learned about preparing gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Learned a lot about Creole and Cajun history. Interesting, good food. You just watch, no hands on, but entertaining and well worth the ticket.
You get enough to eat, including a beer to call it a meal
Parking is pricey..$48 for 6 hours so prepare
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Sandra_b
Apr 12, 2024
Great Demo - The person that did the demonstration was fantastic. She gave us interesting history as she made the food. The young man helping her did not miss a beat. Everything was so well organized.
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Nina_f
Apr 12, 2024
It was incredible! - We loved the history, the food, and the staff! Our chef was very informed, very entertaining, and a real treat!
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Ethel_b
Apr 12, 2024
New Orleans School of cooking - As a High School foods teacher, this experience was everything I had hoped for and more. Chef Harriet was knowledgeable, shared secrets for great tasting recipes and fun to listen to and watch. Food was delicious, an excellent way to spend the morning. Money well spent
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Leah_v
Apr 12, 2024
Organized, informative, fun, delicious! - Our demonstrator, Chef Pat, was entertaining and knowledgeable about the food she was preparing as well as the historical and cultural influences on New Orleans cuisine. We had a great time listening to her "lecture" and watching her at work. The food was delicious, and we sat with some other attendees who were quite friendly.
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Sherpa36211514577
Apr 10, 2024
Enjoable - Miss Gumbo Maria was awesome. We had a great morning learning and tasting the goodies. Thank you to Dianne and Heather for an enjoyable morning
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