NEW ORLEANS
The best of New Orleans.
The 15 most popular workshops in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
Watch Creole classics made live, then eat a full multi-course New Orleans meal with beer, iced tea, recipes, and a diploma.
Most Popular“The presenter (Lynn) was outstanding!!! The food was delicious as well. Loved learning the history of the state.”
A hands-on New Orleans cooking class for up to 10 people: cook classic dishes, eat together with wine or beer, then take home apron and recipes.
“On your feet for along time while cooking. The chef and helper are excellent. Excellent instructions.”
Watch a Cajun and Creole cooking demo in a French Quarter molasses warehouse, then eat a big lunch with recipes to take home.
“The food and stories from Austin were first class. Would highly recommend this activity when in New Orleans.”
Hands-on Cajun roux cooking class in New Orleans. Learn gumbo, shrimp étouffée, and Bananas Foster with wine or soda, then eat.
“We had a great class, chef Connor is one of the best coaches, very patient, professional, and knowledgeable. During the class, we learned a lot from him. He served our dinner and offered us a take home.”
Cook three classic Cajun courses with a New Orleans chef at a small group class. Hands-on prep, great stories, and you eat.
“Great cooking class with an awesome chef! Erika was amazing, taught us some of the history behind the food and helped us make an amazing meal!”
New Orleans Cooking Class and French Quarter cocktail walk with gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, and three classics like the Sazerac.
“The chef was very knowledgeable about both the cooking and the culture/history. He was very entertaining also. The food that was prepared was absolutely delicious! Hopefully I can somewhat duplicate it.”
A small-group French Quarter food walk plus a cooking-class demo in New Orleans, with 6–7 tastings and lunch-sized dishes included.
“The Walking Food Tour and Jack were great! We purchased the cooking class and it was not clear that this would be an additional 2-hours at the end and we had to wait around 40 minutes for it to start. Although it was a lot of fun, there was some redundancy in information.”
Create and keep your own New Orleans voodoo doll in a 2-hour class with snacks, optional pickup, and tradition lessons.
“This was one of the most fun things we did while in NOLA. Our host was AWESOME and very patient with us while we put together our unique voodoo dolls. Truly something fun and different to do while in NOLA!”
Learn New Orleans cocktail history in a speakeasy, shake three craft drinks, then make your own cocktail with Tommy Alchemy for $67.
“Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or just curious about what goes into your favorite drinks, this class has something for everyone. Tommy, our mixologist for the evening, was the true highlight. His passion for the craft is palpable, and his depth of knowledge was truly impressive. What made the class so unique was how…”
4-hour New Orleans cooking class plus French Quarter cocktail walking tour with two cocktails, recipes, and a jazz-club finish.
“The cooking class was nice and Harriet was very funny and knowledgeable. She demonstrated 2 dishes (1 soup and 1 entree) and you just watch her cook while asking questions. For drinks we had homemade ice tea and a local beer which was nice. After the class I got picked up by the cocktail tour…”
Private Cajun cooking class in Courtland’s home. Learn 3 dishes, enjoy a shared meal with beer or wine, in New Orleans.
“Not knowing exactly what to expect… we were greeted as if we were long lost friends… Courtland delivered an amazing meal while showing us around the property… from fresh grown vegetables and herbs from his garden to the family heirloom cookware he used… every detail was thought out and executed perfectly… I highly recommend this…”
Hands-on New Orleans Cajun and Creole cooking class featuring Jambalaya, New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp, dessert, and wine/beer included.
“We had a great time with Raymond and friends. Class was awesome and so much fun! Nest meal we had in New Orleans and will definitely recommend to friends and family if they visit here.”
A French Quarter food walking tour plus a hands-on Louisiana cooking demonstration with tastings, recipes, and a filled-in lunch.
“Susan was super knowledgeable! We are goodies and familiar with the NOLA food scene. But she gave great suggestions on places to go! She was so fun and informative. We learned so much and had fun!”
Hands-on French Quarter Cajun roux class: cook gumbo, shrimp etouffee, and bananas foster with wine, beer, and sodas included.
“Loved it we made gumbo and shrimp etoufee along with bananas foster - none of which I made and it was amazing!”
Shake, stir, and sip three New Orleans cocktails in a 90-minute happy hour class in a courtyard setting with take-home recipes.
“Loved learning more about New Orleans food and cultures. The drinks that were selected for the cocktail hour were all delicious. It was nice that we got copies of the recipes to make the drinks at home, at the end of the class. The dark and stormy was a perfect drink to have during fall.”
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