New Orleans School of Cooking ★ 4.3
New Orleans School of Cooking on St Louis Street in the French Quarter is the canonical city demo school, with daily gumbo and jambalaya lessons in a renovated 1830s molasses warehouse.
Hands-on cooking classes in New Orleans that teach you something you will actually make again at home.
Classes worth booking
Langlois: Culinary Crossroads ★ 4.6
Langlois Culinary Crossroads in New Orleans is the Marigny hands-on cooking school on Pauger Street, with intimate dinner classes covering Creole etouffee, gumbo and Louisiana seasonal cookery.
Cookin' Cajun Cooking School ★ 4.0
Cookin' Cajun in New Orleans is the daily demo school inside Riverwalk Outlets on Poydras Street, with chef-led Cajun gumbo, jambalaya and pralines instruction in a riverfront mall setting.
Mardi Gras School of Cooking ★ 4.4
Mardi Gras School of Cooking in New Orleans runs hands-on Creole classics in a private kitchen near St Charles Avenue in the Lower Garden District, with small groups and three-course dinners.
Kitchen Witch Cookbooks ★ 4.4
Kitchen Witch in New Orleans is the Mid-City cookbook shop on North Broad Street, with author talks, signed-book events and reading-led classes that feature local cookbook authors monthly.
Crescent City Cooks ★ 4.3
Crescent City Cooks in New Orleans is the French Quarter hands-on school on Chartres Street, with chef Rich Lee leading Cajun and Creole classes that finish with a sit-down communal meal.
Cooking Classes in New Orleans, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in New Orleans?
Peak food season in New Orleans is year-round.
What time do people eat in New Orleans?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in New Orleans?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in New Orleans?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. New Orleans rewards trust.