From the French Quarter to the Bywater, New Orleans’ culinary scene sizzles with flavor and tradition. Local cooking classes offer a deep dive into the city’s rich gastronomic heritage, where Creole and Cajun techniques come alive through hands-on learning.
Whether you’re a curious home cook or aspiring chef, these classes transform kitchen skills with authentic local recipes. Learn to craft perfect gumbo, master roux techniques, and unlock the secrets behind iconic New Orleans dishes.
Discover NOLA’s tastiest cooking classes below!
Featured Cooking Classes in New Orleans
- Deelightful Roux School of Cooking
- Mardi Gras School of Cooking
- New Orleans School of Cooking
- NOCHI - New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
- Robin's Nest Cooking Classes
Deelightful Roux School of Cooking
What to Expect
Louisiana-inspired culinary instruction in New Orleans
Description
New Orleans-based culinary school offering hands-on cooking classes that explore Louisiana's rich culinary heritage. Located in the vibrant food culture of New Orleans, the school provides intimate, technique-driven workshops focusing on local cuisine and traditional cooking methods.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Deelightful Roux School of Cooking
Mardi Gras School of Cooking
What to Expect
Authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine workshops in historic New Orleans setting
Description
Immersive New Orleans cooking classes that dive deep into authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine. Participants learn professional techniques, regional culinary secrets, and Louisiana food history while preparing traditional dishes in a hands-on environment. Classes showcase the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans through interactive cooking experiences.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Mardi Gras School of Cooking
New Orleans School of Cooking
What to Expect
Historic French Quarter warehouse cooking school specializing in 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 single-dish lab classes, covering regional specialties like gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Students explore local food culture while preparing traditional dishes in an engaging, educational environment.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: New Orleans School of Cooking
NOCHI - New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
What to Expect
Student-executed capstone pop-up restaurants with community benefit
Description
Professional culinary education institute offering six-month certificate programs in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. Students learn through hands-on training, culminating in student-run pop-up restaurant experiences that showcase their skills and creativity in New Orleans' vibrant food culture.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: NOCHI - New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Robin's Nest Cooking Classes
What to Expect
Native New Orleans chef teaching authentic Louisiana cuisine
Description
New Orleans native Chef Robin Midgett offers hands-on cooking classes specializing in authentic Louisiana cuisine, featuring immersive workshops that explore local culinary traditions like Cajun and Creole cooking techniques, roux preparation, and regional brunch specialties.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Robin's Nest Cooking Classes