Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class

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Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class

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 US$85.32  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Language
English, French
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into Cajun cooking with a fun, intimate class in the French Quarter. Join expert chefs for an entertaining experience that feels like dining with friends. Small groups, big taste!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends. Feel welcomed into our kitchens by the Chefs themselves. From the moment you arrive until you roll out the door our Chefs are friendly, personable and entertaining. Not to mention their culinary skills are impecable.


Our minimum class size is 2 people. A solo traveler may join an already scheduled class. Call us to hear about the available classes.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Barbecue Shrimp
New Orleans style
MAIN
Chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya
DESSERT
Chocolate Bread pudding
With a brandy mocha sauce

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner

Good To Know

  • Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated - contact local operator to confirm
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Come in to The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and relax, get acquainted with your classmates and begin your hands-on cooking experience. Enjoy creating the New Orleans Traditions menu when you don your aprons and begin learning new recipes, cooking great dishes and then enjoying the fruits of your labor. Each student is taught professional techniques, the secrets of seasonings, and the preparation of recipes while learning the history of Louisiana's world-famous cuisine.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

519 Wilkinson St, Wilkinson Street, Orleans Parish Louisiana, United States, US, 70130

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Suite 101 on the ground level
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.9
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Nice experience
July 04, 2026

Mark was our instructor and he did a good job. I was expecting to see some black instructors, since that is what was depicted on the advertisement at the time that I booked, however I didn’t. Perha...read more

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Loved it!
June 26, 2026

Wonderful experience! Delicious food!

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Ray was fantastic! We...
June 20, 2026

Ray was fantastic! We were thinking 3 hours might be long after a day of site seeing but Ray made the time fly by with his stories, cooking knowledge and overall fun nature. Learned some cooking ti...read more

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* Fun, Delicious, and Worth Every Minute
June 06, 2026

This was a fantastic experience! We both love to cook and have made gumbo, jambalaya, etc. before, but we decided to do this for fun and pick up a few tips and tricks. Chef Sassy was great. She ta...read more

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Fabulous cooking class!
May 11, 2026

Raymond was absolutely wonderful! The food was great, he made it a fun experience. He answered everyone's questions with kindness and patience, he didn't make you feel rushed. I would highly reco...read more

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