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New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 18% in New Orleans

4,083 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch chefs prepare New Orleans classics, then enjoy a generous meal and take home the recipes from this French Quarter cooking class.

About this tour

Step into a renovated early-1800s molasses warehouse in the French Quarter and discover the flavors behind Louisiana cooking. This 120-minute New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class pairs professional chefs with classic local recipes, offering an entertaining introduction to the dishes that define the city.

Watch as the chef prepares New Orleans favorites such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines, while sharing the basics of Louisiana cooking. Then enjoy a generous sampling of the dishes made during the demonstration, accompanied by coffee, iced tea, water, and one local beer. You’ll also take home copies of the recipes, so you can revisit the flavors in your own kitchen. Submit photos of recipes you prepare at home to receive a diploma.

This is a demonstration rather than a hands-on class. Dietary substitutions may be available for an additional charge when arranged after booking. Join a New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class for a flavorful taste of the city’s culinary traditions.

Highlights

  • Watch professional chefs demonstrate classic Louisiana cooking
  • Savor a full meal featuring the dishes prepared in class
  • Enjoy coffee, iced tea, water, and one local beer
  • Take home copies of the recipes

What's included

Included

  • New Orleans cooking demonstration class with a chef
  • Full meal with a sampling of all items prepared
  • Coffee, iced tea, water, and one local beer
  • Copy of class recipes
  • Diploma after submitting photos of recipes prepared at home

Not included

  • Gratuities; 15–20% recommended

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Important information

  • Demonstration only; no hands-on training
  • Wheelchair accessible, including areas and surfaces
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Dietary restrictions can be accommodated; call the reservations line after booking
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  • Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free gumbo z'herbes and creole z'herbes substitutions cost an additional $5, payable at check-in; these dishes are not demonstrated
  • Tell the stewards about dietary restrictions at check-in
  • The demonstrated recipes cannot be modified

Frequently asked questions

How long is the class?

The cooking demonstration lasts 120 minutes.

Is this a hands-on cooking class?

No. The class is a demonstration, with no hands-on training.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Call the reservations line after booking. Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free substitutions are available for an additional $5, payable at check-in; the demonstrated recipes cannot be modified.

What food and drinks are included?

Enjoy a full meal sampling all items prepared, plus coffee, iced tea, water, and one local beer.

Where does the class meet?

The class meets at 524 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.86 on Viator and 4.85 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.2. Top 18% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

Provider rating distribution in New Orleans

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