Discover the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans through hands-on cooking classes that capture the city’s vibrant Creole and Cajun cooking traditions. From gumbo techniques to roux mastery, local instructors offer authentic experiences rooted in generations of Louisiana cooking wisdom.
Whether you’re a curious home cook or professional chef, Crescent City cooking classes provide immersive lessons in preparing iconic dishes like jambalaya, étouffée, and po’boys using time-honored techniques passed down through local kitchens.
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Featured Cooking Classes in Metairie
- Deelightful Roux School Of Cooking (New Orleans)
- Langlois (New Orleans)
- Mardi Gras School of Cooking (New Orleans)
- New Orleans School of Cooking (New Orleans)
- Robin's Nest Cooking Classes (New Orleans)
Metairie Cooking Classes
Deelightful Roux School Of Cooking (New Orleans)
What to Expect
Authentic Creole and Cajun cooking techniques in New Orleans
Description
Chef Dee Lavigne's New Orleans cooking school offers intimate, hands-on culinary experiences rooted in Louisiana's rich food traditions. Located in the heart of the city, classes explore Creole and Cajun techniques, with students learning to prepare authentic regional dishes in a professional kitchen setting.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Deelightful Roux School Of Cooking
Langlois (New Orleans)
What to Expect
Louisiana culinary storytelling with chef-led interactive demonstrations
Description
Langlois offers immersive Cajun and Creole cooking experiences in New Orleans, featuring interactive culinary demonstrations that explore Louisiana's rich food heritage. Trained chefs guide participants through hands-on classes and storytelling sessions covering regional cuisines influenced by French, Spanish, African, and Vietnamese traditions.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Langlois
Mardi Gras School of Cooking (New Orleans)
What to Expect
Immersive Creole and Cajun cooking instruction with local chef storytelling
Description
Mardi Gras School of Cooking offers hands-on culinary classes in New Orleans that immerse participants in authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine. Small-group workshops teach professional techniques while sharing Louisiana food history, with chefs guiding students through preparation of classic regional dishes like shrimp and grits, eggs Benedict, and traditional brunch recipes.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Mardi Gras School of Cooking
New Orleans School of Cooking (New Orleans)
What to Expect
Historic French Quarter warehouse teaching authentic Louisiana cuisine
Description
Located in a historic French Quarter molasses warehouse, the New Orleans School of Cooking offers immersive Cajun and Creole culinary experiences. Chefs teach authentic Louisiana cuisine through hands-on, demonstration, and lab-style classes that explore regional cooking techniques, traditional recipes like gumbo and jambalaya, and the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans food.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: New Orleans School of Cooking
Robin's Nest Cooking Classes (New Orleans)
What to Expect
Native New Orleans chef teaching authentic Louisiana cuisine
Description
Chef Robin Midgett's hands-on cooking classes specialize in authentic New Orleans cuisine, offering immersive experiences that explore Louisiana's culinary heritage. Classes range from Taste of New Orleans and Brunch workshops to French sauce techniques, with options for both adults and young aspiring chefs to learn traditional recipes and cooking methods.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Robin's Nest Cooking Classes
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