New Orleans Hands-on Brunch Class

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Earliest Date Available: October 11, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Orleans (Louisiana)

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

Location

Orleans (Louisiana)

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

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4.9

•25 reviews

US$163.30 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: October 11, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

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Join us for a True New Orleans style brunch! The South is known for Brunch, so let us show you how it’s done in New Orleans. Bottomless champagne, mimosas, wine, beer, sodas, and water are included. In this hands-on class, we will be making some of our favorite recipes. You will work alongside of the Chef learning the best ways to cut and prep the Holy Trinity. We are the only Cooking School that does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Our class size ranges from 2 people to 10. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends!

Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Brunch

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

All Kitchen equipment and utensils

When you arrive we will take a few minutes to get to know each other. Once we all get settled in, we will wash our hands and put on our aprons. Prep work first, chopping Bell Peppers, Onions, Garlic and peeling shrimp. After all the chopping, knives are put away the champagne starts to flow. Our first dish is the Shrimp and Grits, next up is the Eggs Benedict over a crab cake, and afterward we''ll teach you how to make praline bacon (pig candy). You will learn our secrets and tips to plating each dish as well as the history behind our dishes and their origins.

STARTER

Shrimp and Southern Cheesy Grits

Our Shrimp etouffee served over cheesy grits

MAIN

Eggs Benedict over crab cakes

Eggs Benedict over a Crab cake with Hollandaise sauce

DESSERT

Praline Bacon

Sweet crispy bacon

Meeting Point

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

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Suite 101. We are located between Decatur St. and Charters. 1 block from the St. Louis cathedral.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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KathyC129February 2025 • TripAdvisor

Hands on Brunch Cooking Class

We can’t say enough about this cooking class we took with Cam. The class was just my husband and I so we got the full experience and a lot of helpful tips and information from Cam. He made this class so much fun and although we cook all the time we learned a lot during this class with him. We are looking forward to coming back in the near future. Thanks again Cam 👍

Response from ViatorFebruary 07, 2025

We truly appreciate your fabulous review of Chef Cam and The Mardi Gras School of Cooking, Kathy. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the class and got a lot of helpful cooking tips. We look forward to cooking with you on your next trip to the Big Easy!

crystal33695August 2021 • TripAdvisor

Such a fun place !

My husband and I had a Sunday brunch here the weekend before last. This was such a fun experience and our chef was fantastic as well. We loved the hands on approach and learning the proper techniques to cutting produce. We cooked praline bacon, shrimp and grits (this was a first for the hubby and I , wow these were fantastic) as well a a crab cake benedict. Everything we ate was so good! The hubby has already requested this be his next birthday meal !! If you are ever in New Orleans please cons...read more

Response from ViatorNovember 22, 2021

Thanks Crystal, we enjoyed hosting you.

Youngblood1985July 2021 • TripAdvisor

Excellent Date day idea for foodies!

This was our first hands on cooking class and my only regret is not scheduling more! Its more than just a recipe. Its learning to properly cut and prepare all the ingredients and what to look and hear for in a dish as it cooks. Chef Scott was incredible and it was an honor to have him as our instructor! We enjoyed so many dishes to take home and duplicate. My cajun husband says “its the best shrimp & grits he’s ever had in his 46 years on this earth” Bonus:: we got the insider scoop on where to ...read more

Response from ViatorNovember 22, 2021

I'm glad y'all had a great time. Hope to see you again.

Christopher AApril 2021 • TripAdvisor

Excellent Class

I definitely recommend this class, especially with Chef Didier. He teaches you a lot and the food is phenomenal. We were hoping the class would be fun and educational, and that's what we got.

Response from ViatorApril 21, 2021

Thanks for the great review. Chef Didier is our newest addition and he has brought more tips to share.

Michelle_VJanuary 2021 • Viator

So much fun!

Chef Scott was awesome. He made our experience unforgettable with his stories and charming personality. I’d recommend this experience to anyone looking to start your time in New Orleans on the highest note.