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New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal
4.9
2,589 Ratings
New Orleans
Master the art of Louisiana cuisine in a fun and educational cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Learn to make classic New Orleans dishes and take home the recipes!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- New Orleans School of Cooking - Food is considered one of the defining elements of Louisiana’s culture, and there’s no better way to experience New Orleans than to taste it! During your New Orleans cooking demonstration class, embark on a sensory journey in the kitchen to discover Louisiana’s rich tapestry of culinary influences – French, Spanish, Native American, African and Indian – as they blend into modern- day Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Your cooking experts will demonstrate how to prepare classic New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines, and will season them with history, trivia and tall tales. Learn the basics of Louisiana cooking and discover the array of spices used in this unique cuisine.
Enjoy generous samplings of the demonstrated items, as well as complimentary coffee, iced tea and beer. At the end of the class, take home the recipes to show off your new skills to your friends and family!
What's Included
- Full Meal with a Generous Sampling of All Items Prepared
- Coffee, Iced Tea, Water and One Local Beer
- Receive a Diploma by Submitting Photos from Cooking Recipes at Home
- Copy of Class Recipes
- New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class with a Fun & Knowledgable Chef
What's Not Included
- Dietary Restrictions: $5 fee payable on site for soup & entree substitutions for dietary restriction
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Meal Options
- Corn and Crab Bisque
- Gumbo
- Jambalaya
- Shrimp or Chicken Creole
- Crawfish Etoufee
- Bread Pudding
- Bananas Foster
- Pralines
- Pecan Pie
Additional Information
Experience a fun and educational cooking lesson at the New Orleans School of Cooking! Situated in a refurbished molasses warehouse from the 1800s, this culinary course takes you to the center of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Get educated on Louisiana culinary foundations from expert cooks and learn to create traditional New Orleans dishes like gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. Savor the mouthwatering final dishes coupled with complimentary beer, iced tea and coffee, and bring the recipes back home with you!
- Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
- Dietary Restrictions: We can accomodate dietary restrictions. Please call our reservations line after booking. For a $5 up charge payable at check-in, you will receive our gumbo z’herbes (soup) and creole z’herbes (entree) as substituions, which are vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. Please note these meals are not demonstrated, but are discussed and you will receive a copy of them. Due to the nature of the class, we cannot make substituions to the recipes that are being prepared during the demonstration; based on your dietary restrictions maybe you can have the soup, but not the entree, you are welcome to do so. We ask that you inform the stewards upon check-in.
Location
New Orleans School of Cooking
Saint Louis Street
524 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Evavs1719ch
Aug 19, 2024
Lunch and a show - We expected a cooking demonstration with "tastings." What we got was a demonstration and a full meal with beverages. Go on an empty stomach and prepare to fill it with traditional New Orleans food, from biscuits to dessert. We did the gumbo/jambalaya/bread pudding/pralines class. Everything was delicious and Dianne, the chef, was quite entertaining.
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Cindy_p
Aug 18, 2024
Fun and delicious! - This was very fun and the food was delicious. A couple at our table thought they were going to be cooking so we're disappointed but as long as you know you will be watching a chef cook as he teaches you history about and how to make some dishes you'll love it. Food was delicious and chef was fun!
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James_w
Aug 15, 2024
Terrific experience! - So much fun, educational and wonderful food! One of the best things we did on our New Orleans trip! Dianne was a great instructor - thoroughly enjoyed it, and highly recommend!
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Pamela_l
Aug 8, 2024
Well worth it! - I will never purchase pralines again!!!! Seriously, the meal alone was worth the price of the class! It was a really great experience! Our teacher, Chef Dianne was wonderful! She shared the formal recipes, while adding personal preferences and adaptations we could use. It was a practical class with amazing results! She answered all our questions and was humorous and charming! I highly recommend this class as a very worthwhile way to learn and avoid the heat! LOL!
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Alyse_w
Aug 2, 2024
Amazing - I was referred here by a friend who came here before. This was a very fun but informational experience I brought my mom with me and we had an Amazing time. Dianne our instructor was amazing ! The food was great we didn’t eat anything else for the rest of the night lol thank you again
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April_g
Aug 1, 2024
Good Cooking - This class was very enjoyable. The instructor was cheerful and understandable. I had learned some things and the food was good.
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251leiab
Jul 28, 2024
A fun, educational, tasty time - Knowledgeable chef Cindy entertained us with stories about the history of Cajun food while giving us great tips on making our own gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, and bread pudding. The food was delicious!
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Mary_w
Jul 27, 2024
Informative and delicious - Dianne was fun and informative about the history of the food she was making (and we were eating). The class was not too big so everyone could see and hear. We enjoyed the experience and the food portions were nice and large. Can't wait to make the recipes, which were included, when we get home!
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Jacquelyn_p
Jul 25, 2024
Great food and entertainment - Gumbo, rolls, pralines, bread pudding, bread pudding, bread pudding! This was our second time taking this class. Every time we visit with new friends or family members we book a class. Top notch entertainment and great food.
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Altennant
Jul 24, 2024
Excellent demonstration - Our chef Dianne was fantastic. The food was amazing and we learned a lot. We enjoyed it so much that we are thinking about going again before we leave.
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