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New Orleans School of Cooking

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Cook & eat an authentic Louisiana meal! In this highly interactive class our guests actually cut, season and prepare a complete dinner with one of our expert chefs, and afterwards they are able to sit down and enjoy the meal they have just created.”

Enjoy the Fun, Food & Folklore of New Orleans in a Cooking Class!

Welcome to the fun, food & folklore of the New Orleans School of Cooking! Since 1980, we have introduced countless visitors from around the world to the wonderful food and rich culture of New Orleans and Louisiana as a whole. Our entertaining cooking classes and Louisiana General Store are located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter, 524 St. Louis Street.

Our New Orleans Cooking Classes have 10,000+ 5-Star Reviews!

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"Highlight of our trip!”

What a great night with Chef Vivian! The instruction made it easy and the food was delicious! It was the highlight of our trip! We are going back home with the recipes and spices so we can make this for friends and family! Highly recommend any of their classes! we will be back!

– Miriam C. • Google
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“Great storyteller and chef”

We had a wonderful time learning to cook gumbo, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster from Chef Maria. She is a great storyteller and chef who enriched the experience with stories of cooking and traveling. Plus, the food was delicious!

– Laurie B. • TripAdvisor
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“Would highly recommend”

Ricardo our chef was outstanding! The gumbo, fish with pecan rice and Banana’s Foster were delicious dishes. Ricardo and Monique were well prepared and organized for our group. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in having a good time and learning about making the local cuisine.

– Tony B. • Google
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“This is a must do activity”

This class was excellent! Pat, our instructor was extremely knowledgeable and witty. We learned a great deal about New Orleans and the tastings were plentiful and delicious. This is a must do activity if your are ever in New Orleans.

– sue1189467 • TripAdvisor
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“I will definitely visit again!”

Excellent from beginning to end. The staff at check in were very friendly. Our chef, Pat, was funny and an excellent cook. I especially loved her tell us about the history of New Orleans cuisine. The store had a variety of things for the kitchen and home. I will definitely visit again!

– Karen H. • Google
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“We had a blast”

The cooking class was so much fun and the food was delicious. Took the class with friends and were able to cook next to each other, we had a blast. The food was all prepped and we just had to following the directions of the chef. Rene was very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend!

– Alison • TripAdvisor
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“An amazing experience!“

An amazing experience! Learned many things in addition to having a great time. Rene our instructor was fun and very knowledgeable. The price was a value in that alone but you also receive recipes and an apron. They were sweet tokens. I highly recommend this experience.

– Jessica S. • Google
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“Fabulous food and storytelling!”

Fabulous food and storytelling! Chef Cindy was amazing and shared lots of local and regional history while cooking New Orleans specialties. Do not eat before you go! The tasting portions are generous and you’ll want to enjoy every bite!

– Rebecca H. • TripAdvisor