New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(3153)
Photo of heartV2
Add to Wishlist
Share
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Photo of caption
Photo of caption
Photo of caption
Show all photos
Photo of caption
+9
Photo of heartV2

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(3153)
Photo of heartV2
Add to Wishlist
Share
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
 US$47.70  per guest
Photo of user add
Adult x1
Photo of calendar
Select a Date
Check Availability
Photo of instant
Instant Confirmation
Photo of calendar mark
Available Today
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
Photo of exp duration
Duration
2 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English
Photo of exp other
Other
Wheelchair Accessible
Photo of mobile ticket
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

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

What You Get

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
Gratuities (15-20% recommended)

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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! Your chef will keep you entertained from start to finish while demonstrating how to prepare classic New Orleans dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of Louisiana cooking, discover the spices and techniques that make the cuisine so distinctive, and hear the history, tall tales, and colorful stories behind each dish. After the cooking demonstration, enjoy a generous lunch featuring the dishes prepared in class, served with lemonade, iced tea, and beer. You’ll also take home the recipes so you can recreate the experience and show off your new skills to friends and family.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

New Orleans School of Cooking, Saint Louis Street, Orleans Parish Louisiana, United States, US, 70130

Open in Google Maps
524 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70130
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.

Read more

Reviews
4.8
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
based on 3153 reviews
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star light v4
(TripAdvisor)
Photo of avatar
Great morning!
August 18, 2026

Enjoyed this demonstration class today. Our chef is brand new to the Cooking school but clearly a very experienced chef. Once he gets used to this new gig some of the kinks will be worked out and t...read more

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)
Photo of avatar
Great Cooking Class!
August 16, 2026

Chef Lynn made the experience educational and fun. She provided great history while cooking delicous food! She has a wonderful sense of humor and made everyone feel welcome!

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)
Photo of avatar
Family Fun
August 15, 2026

It was a great experience. We learned a lot about New Orleans history while eating delicious food... I kid you not!

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)
Photo of avatar
Fun, food and folklore -- as promised!
August 15, 2026

I thought I submitted this review long ago but I guess I didn't! Couldn't pass up the opportunity to share the positive experience from our cooking demo in August 2025. The food was delicious and t...read more

Photo of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of caption
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)
Photo of avatar
Fun and Delicious
August 12, 2026

This is a fun and tasty place! We loved watching the demonstration. Chef Cindy was personable and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the take away recipes so we can try our hand at them once we get home. Co...read more

Photo of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of captionPhoto of caption
Load more
You may also be interested in these experiences
Photo of 12
Photo of star fill v4
4.9 (396)
Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans
Orleans (Louisiana)
3 hours
US$161.03US$178.92
Photo of empty heartV2
Photo of 62
Photo of star fill v4
4.9 (153)
Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class
Orleans (Louisiana)
3 hours
US$160.99US$178.88
Photo of empty heartV2
Photo of caption
Photo of star fill v4
4.9 (1281)
New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal
Orleans (Louisiana)
3 hours
US$165.02US$183.36
Photo of empty heartV2