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Cooking Classes in New Orleans

Social Cooking Classes with top-rated chefs in New Orleans.

Cooking classes in New Orleans celebrate everything that makes the Big Easy unforgettable: comfort food and rich culture. World-class chefs are ready to show you how to bring it all to life at epic local venues. Whether you’re in the French Quarter, Mid-City or Uptown, these hands-on cooking courses in New Orleans are easy to get to and packed with fun. You’ll learn to whip up NOLA classics like gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and étouffée, while also diving into international flavors and modern twists. These aren’t just lessons, they’re full-on culinary adventures that let you experience the soulful heart of New Orleans through its legendary food. Each session is welcoming, high-energy and designed to boost your kitchen confidence no matter your experience level. Book cooking lessons in New Orleans today!

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Making Classic Cajun Dishes

$99.99 incl. all fees

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Explore the art of traditional Cajun cooking in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. Begin by crafting a unique blend of spices and set your heat preference for a personable Cajun meal. Prepare a stuffed eggplant with crispy bread crumbs, fresh shrimp and zesty Cajun spices. Next, grill up a bayou favorite: shrimp and grits mixed with cream, spices and Worcestershire sauce. Enjoy asparagus dusted with garlic and parmesan on the side. End your meal...

Chef Megan, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

2 reviews

Next date: Sun, Jul 6th at 6:00PM

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Seafood Feast, Gulf Coast Style

$99.99 incl. all fees

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Your next favorite gathering will include this cooking class full of Gulf Coast flavor. Chef Jerry will walk you through the process as you create a trio of shrimp dishes, bringing a taste of the coast to your home. It all starts with an appetizer of spicy blackened shrimp salad including fresh greens and tomatoes. Next, indulge in the preparation of shrimp tacos that will be topped, to your taste, with cabbage and Sriracha sauce. This taste of the coast c...

Chef Jerry, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

4 reviews

Next date: Mon, Jul 7th at 6:00PM

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Southern Style Cuisine

$153.99 incl. all fees

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Travel to New Orleans through this flavorful fare recreation cooking class. Dive into this immersive journey with deconstructed smoked alligator sausage sliders involving caramelized onion, peppers, candied jalapeños and remoulade sauce. Learn from an expert chef how to cook blackened chicken to perfection with crawfish bechamel cream sauce and Mississippi rice grits. Enjoy building a delightful spicy shrimp with creamy Cajun sauce, Creole spices and tort...

Chef Charmaigne, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

1 review

Next date: Wed, Jul 9th at 6:00PM

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Eating Along the Italian Coast

$133.99 incl. all fees

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Delve into the world of traditional Italian cooking in this cooking class with Chef Ashley. Explore time-honored methods for making wonderfully chewy homemade noodles and slow-simmered sauces. Showcase tender lobster from the Italian Gulf, wrapped in hand-kneaded pasta and bathed in a buttery sauce. Roast up garden-fresh broccolini to accompany your ravioli and work with delicate truffles to add a nutty finish. For dessert, gather around the table for an I...

Chef Ashley, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

1 review

Next date: Thu, Jul 10th at 6:00PM

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Elegant French Cooking 101

$99.99 incl. all fees

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Level up your cooking skills in this elegant French cooking class. Chef Megan will help you master traditional cooking techniques as you prepare a variety of beloved French dishes. Begin by preparing a warm and savory lobster bisque soup seasoned with tomato paste and white wine. Next, toss a refreshing bistro salad filled with candied pecans, bacon and drizzled with a zesty honey mustard vinaigrette. Enjoy a mouthwatering beef bourguignon for your main me...

Chef Megan, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

2 reviews

Next date: Sun, Jul 6th at 6:00PM

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Classic Louisiana Feast

$89.99 incl. all fees

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Get swept away by the flavors of the bayou in this Southern-themed, in-person cooking class. With guidance from Chef Jerry, you'll learn to create an authentic Louisiana meal with all the trimmings. Boil up some shrimp and crab claws and concoct a zesty cocktail sauce to serve them with. Then, prepare hush puppy-like boudin balls filled with crab, shrimp and tender rice. Create a traditional jambalaya loaded with chicken and sausage and seasoned in true Ca...

Chef Jerry, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

4 reviews

Next date: Mon, Jul 7th at 6:00PM

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Design Comfort Fare

$153.99 incl. all fees

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Get cozy as you sink into this engaging and immersive Southern cuisine cooking class. World-class Chef Charmaigne will guide you through designing traditional comfort foods that originate from the Southern States. Begin your feast by preparing a bowl of vichyssoise soup made from potatoes, leeks, heavy cream and herbs. Follow it up with a flavorful blackened gulf shrimp en brochette and a refreshing Texas king ranch chicken casserole with locally sourced p...

Chef Charmaigne, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

1 review

Next date: Wed, Jul 9th at 6:00PM

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The Wonders of Louisiana Gumbo

$113.99 incl. all fees

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Explore the bold world of Creole cuisine with Chef Ashley in this immersive cooking class. After learning about the heritage and techniques that define New Orleans cooking, you will prepare a traditional seafood gumbo starting from scratch. Clean, season and prepare a variety of seafood, like Gulf shrimp to include in your stew, after whisking together a browned butter roux. Slice and dice bell peppers, onions and celery to create the "holy trinity" or the...

Chef Ashley, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

1 review

Next date: Thu, Jul 10th at 6:00PM

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Preparing Asian-Cajun Fusion Favorites

$99.99 incl. all fees

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Discover exciting new recipes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. Blend favorite cuisines from Southeast Asia with Cajun spices for unique, flavorful dishes. Begin by crafting savory spring rolls with fresh vegetables and shrimp. Then, prepare fried rice with crispy crab, fresh pineapple and a delicious oyster sauce. Enjoy a beef short rib ramen with hearty beef broth for your main meal. End your class by whipping up a creamy panna cotta with m...

Chef Megan, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

2 reviews

Next date: Sun, Jul 6th at 6:00PM

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A Celebration of New Orleans

$89.99 incl. all fees

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Get the good times rolling as you cook up some of New Orleans' most beloved dishes in this in-person cooking class from Chef Jerry. You'll learn authentic techniques for creating a meal that brings sweet Southern flavor to life in your own kitchen! With Chef Jerry's expert guidance, you'll create a creamy bisque loaded with crawfish and corn, a shrimp-stuffed catfish served with a savory crab sauce and okra with smoked sausage served on a bed of tender ric...

Chef Jerry, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

4 reviews

Next date: Mon, Jul 7th at 6:00PM

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Plant-Based Greek

$99.99 incl. all fees

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Learn to create Mediterranean fare with a vegetarian twist in this hands-on cooking class. A world-class chef will guide you through the process of designing classic Greek dishes. Begin with a traditional Greek salad with a variety of refreshing and colorful vegetables, feta and pomegranate vinaigrette. Continue with stuffed cucumber bites and a main course of Spanakopita puff pastry topped with Tzatziki sauce and involving spinach, flour, mint, dill, lemo...

Chef Charmaigne, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

1 review

Next date: Wed, Jul 9th at 6:00PM

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Asian Cuisines With New Orleans Roots

$123.99 incl. all fees

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Explore two unique cuisines by creating fusion dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Classic Louisiana cooking meets colorful Thai, Japanese and Chinese flavors, starting with crawfish spring rolls brimming with fresh herbs and veggies, dipped in Thai chili sauce. Next, simmer up a peppery beef noodle soup, similar to Yaka Mein, made with homemade egg noodles and lots of bold spices. For dessert, caramelize sugar atop a matcha-infused custard for crème b...

Chef Ashley, Travels to guests within New Orleans area

1 review

Next date: Thu, Jul 10th at 6:00PM

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE COOKING CLASSES IN NEW ORLEANS

De’Angela

04/06/2025

Chef Jerry was awesome! Very professional and personable! He made everything simple to understand and the best part is that the food was on point! Definitely recommend!

Tamela

01/11/2025

Book Chef Jerry!!!!!!! Had an amazing experience! Don't let him leave your house without making "the soup"! He is a true gem and so glad he was our chef.

Hannah

01/05/2025

We had a great time with Chef Jerry! Our kitchen set up was small and poorly stocked but Jerry came super prepared and was unphased navigating the tiny space. He is an experienced chef and incredibly knowledgeable about core cooking techniques. He explains each step clearly as you go making it easy and educational. And obviously the food is incredible too. His recipes use simple ingredients but the flavors are unreal. I highly recommend booking a class with Jerry. I can’t wait to recreate what we learned for friends!

Eysan

08/10/2024

Chef Ashley has great knowledge and makes everything so fun! Highly recommended.

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