Discover the flavors of New Orleans with an interactive cooking class that teaches you to craft traditional Cajun and Creole dishes. Perfect for food lovers looking for an authentic cultural experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
All fitness levels welcome; no physical exertion required
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History
Louisiana's culinary traditions are rooted in centuries of diverse cultural influences, shaping the city’s unique flavors.
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The New Orleans School of Cooking
Discover the flavors of New Orleans with an interactive cooking class that teaches you to craft traditional Cajun and Creole dishes. Perfect for food lovers looking for an authentic cultural experience.
The New Orleans School of Cooking is a culinary school in New Orleans, Louisiana that specializes in hands-on and demonstration classes teaching Cajun and Creole cuisine. Located in the heart of the city, the school offers intimate classes where participants learn classic regional recipes from experienced instructors. Classes include hands-on sessions—often limited to a maximum of 10 participants—so students can chop, season, and prepare dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish pie, seafood gumbo, beef grillades, and chocolate or original pralines. Demonstration classes run approximately 2.5 hours and feature step-by-step preparation of regional favorites such as shrimp and artichoke soup, crawfish étouffée, corn and crab bisque, and pecan pie, with recipe cards to take home.
The curriculum covers techniques like blackening and cast-iron cooking, sauce preparation, and classic Creole seasoning. Offerings include themed experiences such as brunch and mixology events, holiday hands-on menus, and specialty classes like blackening 101 and Coolinary dinner and brunch sessions. Classes culminate with participants sharing the meals they prepare, including desserts like bananas foster, bread pudding, and beignets.
The New Orleans School of Cooking serves both locals and visitors seeking an authentic food-focused cultural experience. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, regional recipes, and a small-group setting that promotes personal instruction and a memorable tasting experience. Many demonstration classes last approximately 2.5 hours, and recipe cards give participants the instructions needed to recreate dishes at home, applying learned techniques in their own kitchens. Menus often feature regional staples such as gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee, pralines, and bananas foster and desserts.
Small Groups
Max 10 Participants
Intimate, hands-on instruction
Demo Length
2.5 hours
Standard demonstration duration
Location
New Orleans, LA
Authentic local experience
Class Types
Hands-on & Demo
Brunch, dinner, holiday, mixology events
Reserve a hands-on class or demonstration to learn Cajun and Creole techniques, taste the results, and take recipes home.
Come hungry
Enjoy a full meal of your own creations after the class.
Arrive early
Get settled in and feel more relaxed before the class begins.
Bring an apron
Protect your clothes during hands-on cooking sessions.
Ask questions
Chefs love sharing tips and stories—don’t hesitate to engage.
Apron
Protects your clothing and keeps you comfortable during cooking.
Notebook or Recipe Card
Helps you keep track of recipes to recreate at home.
Comfortable Shoes
Stands and moves around a lot in the kitchen.
Bring curiosity and enthusiasm
Enhances your experience as you learn about Louisiana cuisine.