Cooking Class: Quintessential French Quarter
Transport yourself to the Big Easy in this immersive cooking class. Chef John will teach you the quintessential flavors of vibrant New Orleans cuisine.
Cook up a classic chicken gumbo filled with brown rice, okra and tomatoes and spiced with Cayenne pepper. Master the technique to make the perfect blackened red snapper with Cajun spices. Whip up a homemade Béarnaise sauce to pair with the fish. Make spicy jalapeño corn fritters fried until golden brown and a creamy shrimp remoulade for sides. An indulgent velvety crème brûlée made with Gran Marnier serves as dessert.
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Chicken Gumbo Soup
With chicken breast, okra, brown rice, organic tomatoes, gumbo file and Cayenne pepper
Blackened Red Snapper With Béarnaise Sauce
With wild-caught snapper, Cajun spices, tarragon vinegar, butter and eggs
Jalapeño Corn Fritters and Shrimp Remoulade
With cornmeal, peppers, shrimp, capers, mayonnaise, organic ketchup and horseradish
Gran Marnier Crème Brûlée
With heavy cream, egg yolks, organic brown sugar, orange zest and organic vanilla extract
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsAdult, Beginner, Fun, New American, Holiday, Group
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Michael
24 Jan 2026
Chef John was wonderful! From the moment we arrived and throughout the entire evening we felt we had been long time friends. He went thru each course explaining how each ingredient complemented dish and how they added to the delicious conclusion. Finally learned how to cut an onion correctly. The meal was truly special and showed why Chef John is one of the top chefs.
Geovanni
08 Dec 2025
Amazing experience! Chef John was entertaining and very knowledgeable. We felt comfortable with him right away and the food was delicious!
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Marisa
01 Apr 2026
We attended the Tour of Japan class for our 13th wedding anniversary. Chef John was very hospitable, welcoming us into his personal home and kitchen. He demonstrated how to make several dishes such as miso soup, Wakame and cucumber salad, spicy tuna roll, poached salmon roll, and pineapple mango sorbet - all from scratch! He allowed us to be as hands on as we wanted, and we enjoyed assembling and rolling our own sushi rolls. Chef John was very knowledgeable and informative, and everything was delicious! Thank you for a memorable experience, Chef John!
Event location: Fort Lauderdale
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
Chef John's passion for experimenting in the kitchen and creating innovative recipes and dishes began at an early age. Since then, Chef John has amassed decades worth of experience working in a variety of culinary establishments and has worked alongside several top names in the food industry, such as Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and Julia Child. Most of all, Chef John loves sharing his passion for cooking and treasure trove of culinary skills with others.
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