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New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class 3 hr

TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10

ExcellentTop 5% in New Orleans

1,345 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Cook an authentic Louisiana meal with a chef, enjoy drinks and dinner, and take home recipes and a New Orleans School of Cooking apron.

About this tour

Discover the flavors of Louisiana in a hands-on New Orleans cooking class led by a professionally trained chef. Over three hours, cook authentic dishes with a group of up to 10 people, then sit down to enjoy the full meal you helped prepare. The chef guides you through the recipes, making this New Orleans cooking class a lively way to learn about local food and cooking techniques. Beer, red or white wine, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee are provided with the meal. You’ll also take home a New Orleans School of Cooking white apron and a copy of the class recipes. After trying the recipes at home, submit photos to receive a diploma. Classes are offered at multiple times, with meal options selected when booking. Meet your chef inside the New Orleans School of Cooking General Store at 524 St. Louis Street. Guests must be at least 18, and dietary requirements should be shared at booking; special dietary requests carry a $10 on-site fee. Come ready to cook, share a meal, and bring a taste of New Orleans home.

Highlights

  • Cook an authentic Louisiana meal alongside a professionally trained chef
  • Enjoy your freshly prepared meal with beer, wine, or nonalcoholic drinks
  • Take home a school apron and a copy of the class recipes

What's included

Included

  • Professionally trained chef
  • Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including beer, red or white wine, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee
  • New Orleans School of Cooking white apron ($18.99 value)
  • Copy of class recipes
  • Cooking class and full meal
  • Diploma available after submitting photos of recipes cooked at home

Not included

  • Gratuities; 15–20% is recommended
  • $10 on-site fee for special requests related to dietary restrictions

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Important information

  • Minimum age is 18
  • Advise the provider of dietary requirements when booking; special requests related to dietary restrictions incur a $10 on-site fee
  • Enter the New Orleans School of Cooking General Store at 524 St. Louis Street, where the chef will greet you
  • Minimum guest numbers apply; if the class is canceled for insufficient enrollment, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund
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  • Casual dress code
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Cooking class?

The class lasts 180 minutes.

What is the maximum group size?

The class is described as having up to 10 people.

What is included with the class?

A professionally trained chef, cooking class, full meal, beverages, a white apron, and a copy of the recipes are included.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Where do I meet the chef?

Enter the New Orleans School of Cooking General Store at 524 St. Louis Street. The chef will greet you in the shop.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 1,345 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 9.0. Top 5% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

Provider rating distribution in New Orleans

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