Culinary Adventure with The New Orleans School of Cooking
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Overview
Discover authentic New Orleans flavors through an engaging cooking class at The New Orleans School of Cooking. Learn, cook, and savor classic dishes guided by local culinary experts. Read on to find out what makes this experience a must-do in NOLA.
Hands-On: Louisiana Meat Pie, Veal Des Allemands, Creole Ratatouille, Chocolate Pecan Pie
Sunday 4PM
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About This Adventure
Join an intimate cooking class where you'll prepare an authentic New Orleans meal alongside expert chefs. With a maximum of 10 participants, you'll cut, season, and create delicious dishes like Louisiana Meat Pie and Veal Des Allemands, then savor the fruits of your labor in a memorable culinary experience.
Prepare and Eat!
Due to liability restrictions, no one under 18 years old may be admitted into these classes
Duration
- 2 hours and 30 minutes
Prepare an authentic New Orleans meal
- In this highly interactive class, our guests actually cut, season and prepare a complete dinner with one of our expert chefs, and afterwards they are able to sit down and enjoy the meal they have just created.
- These small intimate classes have a maximum of 10 people utilizing 5 cooktops. Singles may be paired with another individual.
Menu
- Louisiana Meat Pie - Hand Pie filled with Ground Beef, Onion, Celery, Bell Pepper, and jalapeno, thickened with a light roux
- Veal Des Allemands - Paneed Veal Cutlet with Lemon Butter sauce, topped with Crab
- Creole Ratatouille – classic Ratatouille with Mirliton
- Chocolate Pecan Pie - Mini Louisiana Pecan Pies with Dark Chocolate
Includes
- Preparation of menu items
- Full authentic New Orleans meal - created by you!
- Recipes
- New Orleans School of Cooking apron
- House red and white wine
- Abita Beer (a local brew)
Served with
- Bread and Butter
- Water
- Iced tea
- Lemonade
- Coffee (morning class)
Adventure Tips
Come hungry
Arrive ready to sample and enjoy each dish you prepare, as part of the fun is tasting your own creation.
Dress comfortably
Wear casual, stove-friendly clothing suitable for a busy kitchen environment.
Arrive early
Be punctual to maximize your hands-on time and enjoy a relaxed start.
Ask questions
Engage with the chefs to learn tips and culinary stories behind each dish.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Birds such as herons and egrets may be seen near the Mississippi River.
- Street squirrels are common in the neighborhood.
History
The building hosting the school dates back to the early 1900s and was once part of a thriving Creole community.
Conservation
The school emphasizes local sourcing of ingredients and eco-friendly kitchen practices to support sustainability.
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Recommended Gear
Apron
Protect your clothing from culinary splatters while cooking.
Cooking utensils
Bring your own or use the provided tools to participate fully.
Notebook and pen
Jot down recipes and tips to recreate your favorite dishes at home.
Comfortable shoes
Stand comfortably for an extended period while cooking.