What to Expect from a Hands-On Cooking Class in New Orleans
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 Orleans School of Cooking, explain their passion for the culture that goes into creating such fragrant and flavorful food. Where it comes from and why. These tidbits of culture are as important as the Holy Trinity, the Creole mirepoix, if you want to create a dish that truly captures the incredible flavor of New Orleans.
You’ll Cook the Dishes That Built New Orleans
We won’t just show you a basic recipe that ends up tasting like water. Our chefs are going to give you the full rundown on how to make these Creole dishes from scratch and have them come out full of authentic flavor. Some of the from-scratch dishes include jambalaya, gumbo, étouffée, and pralines. All of it is full of meaning and taste.
Beginners Are More Than Welcome
If you’re not so confident in your cooking skills, you can rest assured that you will be welcomed into our classroom no matter what. We happily take on beginners and will make sure you’re just as attended to as anyone else in our classroom. The Southern charm, clarity, and humor from our renowned chefs will cut through any nerves like hot butter!
It’s All About Learning by Doing
You won’t be sitting back watching someone else cook. You’ll be in the kitchen, hands-on, apron on, spatula in hand. Everyone gets their own station, ingredients, and tools.
Local Chefs, Local Stories
Every chef here is part teacher, part performer, part storyteller. They’ll share the “why” behind the recipes, sprinkle in a little food history, and serve it up with that unmistakable New Orleans flavor.
It’s Social—and a Lot of Fun
These classes aren’t quiet. They’re lively, a little messy, and full of laughter. You’ll chop, stir, joke around, and bond with fellow food lovers over the shared joy of good cooking.
You Leave With More Than a Full Stomach
Once class is over, you get to take home your recipes and the skills to cook them like a true chef would. You will have the power to make a dinner unforgettable, and no one can take that away from you! If you’re looking for the proper spices and tools, check out our on-site store, and we’ll ensure you have everything you need to make these dishes right!
One Last Thing—It’s in the French Quarter
Once you’re done cooking and eating some of the most flavorful cuisine in the United States, you’ll step out of the kitchen directly into the New Orleans French Quarter. Teeming with culture and relics of a rich past, New Orleans is sure to inspire with its winding cobblestone streets and 19th-century architecture. Book your hands-on cooking class today and learn to make incredible food and experience one of America’s most lively cities.