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Quick Takeaways Summer is peak Gulf seafood season in New Orleans, featuring shrimp, crab, and crawfish in dishes like shrimp Creole, crawfish étouffée, and corn and crab bisque. Classic dishes to try include gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, red beans and rice, bananas Foster, and a snowball to beat the heat. The New Orleans School of Cooking,…

Planning a Group Trip to New Orleans? Here’s Why a Cooking Class Beats Every Other Activity on the List Quick Takeaways New Orleans School of Cooking has hosted groups in the French Quarter since 1980 Class formats include hands-on, demo, lab, and cocktail/mixology — all work for groups Private events and team building are available…

If you’ve been to New Orleans — or if you’re planning a visit — the city’s food culture is impossible to ignore. The aroma of a dark roux simmering in a cast-iron pot, the sizzle of andouille hitting a hot pan, the layers of spice and depth that define dishes like étouffée, jambalaya, and red…

If you’re coming to New Orleans, you’ve likely heard about both Creole and Cajun cooking. However, learning about the subtle differences will not only put things into perspective but also empower you to cook with greater skill and really allow the magic of these local cultures to come out in your dishes.  When you take…

New Orleans is one of the few places where food isn’t just “part of the vacation”—it’s a lens into the city’s history, hospitality, and everyday life. If you want to experience the French Quarter beyond the busiest blocks of Bourbon Street, learning local cuisine is one of the most rewarding choices you can make. A…

Going to a cooking class should do more than put food in your belly. In a sense, it should teach you how to fish.  It should instruct you on the rhythm and feeling that comes with cooking in New Orleans. There are stories and lore that go much further than the recipes that provide essential…

Have you ever dreamed of making your own cocktails at home? Or maybe hosting a fun dinner party and wowing your friends with your bartending skills? Learn something new and connect with the history of our city with New Orleans School of Cooking! We offer a unique and exciting cocktail-making class right in the heart…

Make food. Curate flavor. Feed yourself and others the best food in the world.  If you want to really understand Creole cooking, you can’t just simplify it by making a pot of gumbo from a cookbook. You need to step into the heart of the city and hear the chefs, like the ones at New…

If you’re visiting New Orleans and want to find out more about the legendary culinary techniques that have culminated over the years in this inspiring city, book a demonstration class with New Orleans School of Cooking! Our famous French Quarter institution provides people with a combination of cooking styles, local folklore, and some genuine raucous…

Are you looking for the perfect winter getaway for you and your family? Try something new this holiday season and visit New Orleans for Christmas! December in NOLA is truly magical. Visitors get to enjoy unique holiday festivities, sporting events, and family-friendly activities with excellent weather and fewer crowds. Plus, there is no better time…

Here at New Orleans School of Cooking, we absolutely love creating unique experiences for visitors and locals looking to learn more about the culture and history of NOLA. That’s why we’d like to take a moment to introduce our brand new Cocktail Making Class! Located in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, this special mixology class…

Fall in New Orleans is a time like no other! You can expect to enjoy fewer crowds, great weather, and some gorgeous fall foliage. At New Orleans School of Cooking, we offer a variety of Creole and Cajun cooking classes that make a great addition to an autumn day in NOLA! Looking for more fun…