Cooking Classes in New Orleans
Best Cooking Classes in New Orleans for your next culinary journey
Few experiences capture the spirit of the Crescent City quite like cooking classes in New Orleans, where food becomes a joyful celebration. Learn to create iconic dishes like gumbo, jambalaya or beignets while exploring the vibrant flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Perfect for couples’ date nights, fun group cooking sessions or beginner home-chefs, these culinary lessons celebrate the joy of cooking in true New Orleans style. Under the guidance of top-rated chefs, you’ll master techniques for crafting flavorful pescatarian dishes, reimagining New American favorites or perfecting the art of bold Southern spices. Just a short drive from Metairie, Gretna or Jefferson, these hands-on cooking courses offer an unforgettable way to savor the city’s unique food culture. Reserve your spot today and discover why every meal in New Orleans' cooking classes is a celebration!
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Cajun and Creole Culinary Creativity
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Experience the flavors of Creole and Cajun cooking in a class led by a local chef. Turn your adventure in Louisiana into a voyage of culinary discovery with this exciting cooking class in New Orleans! Chef Jerry, your talented traveling instructor, will come to you to demonstrate authentic methods for preparing an...
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Chef Jerry
Serving the New Orleans area
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Homemade Stuffed Pasta Techniques
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Chef Myisha will teach you how to expertly prepare a pair of classic Italian favorites. In this Italian-inspired cooking class, Chef Myisha will teach you how to carefully craft two types of handmade stuffed pasta using a variety of seasonal ingredients bursting with fresh flavor.
Begin by charring radicchio for a...
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Chef Myisha
Serving the New Orleans area
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Valentine's
A Taste of Cajun and Creole
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Add a cooking session with a local expert to your New Orleans vacation. Learn to prepare your own authentic Louisiana spread in your own rental space thanks to this hands-on cooking class in New Orleans designed especially for tourists to the city. Chef Charmaigne travels to you with everything you need to whip up a...
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Chef Charmaigne
Serving the New Orleans area
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Asian Cajun Fusion
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy the best of two worlds as Cajun and Asian cuisine unite in one bite. Explore a tale of two cultures in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan, where the unexpected symphony of flavors from Southeast Asia meets Cajun spice from the Louisiana bayou.
Begin by preparing spring rolls filled with the flavors...
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Chef Megan
Serving the New Orleans area
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Authentic Creole Gumbo
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Dive into the history and techniques behind Louisiana’s signature dish. In this in-depth cooking class, Chef Ashley teaches the heritage and structure of an authentic Louisiana seafood gumbo.
You’ll practice time-honored methods for developing traditional gumbo from making a dark roux to developing the flavors...
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Chef Ashley
Serving the New Orleans area
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Valentine's
Traditional New Orleans Cuisine
$85
Cooking Class
$85
This Southern meal brings together a tasty trio of beloved dishes from New Orleans. Southern cooking is some of the most satisfying in the world, as you'll learn in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jerry. Sample goodness from ocean, farm and field, blended into three indulgent dishes to savor.
Start with a...
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Chef Jerry
Serving the New Orleans area
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Valentine's
Essential French Cooking 101
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Picture yourself in a French bistro as you create and enjoy four classic French dishes. Master the art of French cooking techniques that you will keep in your kitchen repertoire for years to come. Chef Megan will guide this hands-on cooking class as you prepare beloved French dishes together.
Begin by making...
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Chef Megan
Serving the New Orleans area
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Valentine's
Asian Inspiration in New Orleans
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the fascinating influence of Asian cooking in a New Orleans staple. In this fun and informative cooking class, you’ll explore the diverse culinary influences and their legacy in Louisiana cuisine. Start with a creative fusion of crawfish in hand-stuffed and fried spring rolls with Thai chili sauce. Next,...
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Chef Ashley
Serving the New Orleans area
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An Authentic Taste of Louisiana
$85
Cooking Class
$85
The traditions of authentic Louisiana cuisine come to life in a selection of classic recipes. Discover a menu of Southern favorites in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jerry. He'll introduce you to the bountiful flavors and fresh ingredients that make Louisiana cuisine a true original.
Celebrate the south as...
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Chef Jerry
Serving the New Orleans area
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Classic Cajun
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Enjoy a traditional meal from the bayou, with a nice kick of Cajun spices. Lean into the heat of traditional Cajun cooking in this hands-on cooking experience with Chef Megan. Before preparing dishes, you will craft your own blend of spices, reflecting your heat preference, before making classic bayou-style recipes....
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Chef Megan
Serving the New Orleans area
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Valentine's
Gulf Coast Italian
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to prepare an elegant Italian meal with a touch of Louisiana charm. This hands-on cooking class highlights traditional Italian techniques from making fresh pasta and sauces to elevating seasonal vegetables.
With tips from Chef Ashley, you'll practice time-honored methods for rolling, filling and cutting...
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Chef Ashley
Serving the New Orleans area
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Valentine's
Gulf Coast Seafood Feast
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Bring the savory flavors of Southern seafood to your home table with this sumptuous spread. Learn how to create a trio of shrimp dishes with classic Gulf Coast flavor in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jerry. He'll share his secrets for adding Southern flair to a selection of recipes that celebrate coastal...
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Chef Jerry
Serving the New Orleans area
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in New Orleans
08/08/2024
Chef Jerry was AMAZING!!!!!!!!! He was so patient and knowledgeable about all things cooking. It honestly didn’t even feel like a class any more. The food was a 12/10 and we had leftovers ! Please do yourself a favor and book this class !
02/09/2024
Chef Megan is very knowledgeable and an excellent chef. We would have liked her to explain more about what she was doing. We learned a lot in her class.
01/19/2024
Chef Megan was an absolute delight.
The food was delicious. Moreover, it was really fun to work in the kitchen along side her.
We learned better techniques for prepping and cooking above & beyond learning how to prepare the specific dishes of this meal.
Chef Megan was fun and friendly and very encouraging.
01/03/2024
A wonderful and delicious experience! We learned so much from Chef Myisha and she was a great teacher. I would highly recommend any cozy meal offerings she has.
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.