Name: French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding & Pralines
Brand: TripShock
SKU: 2009
Price: 44 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9167 (24 reviews)

Cooking Classes

The New Orleans School of Cooking is a place where food, fun, and folklore are all on the menu! The authentic cooking demonstrations are entertaining and incredibly delicious! Located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800's in the heart of the French Quarter, these Creole and Cajun experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, and Pralines. The entire experience is well seasoned with history, trivia, and tall tales! Book your spot today!

French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding &amp; Pralines

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Parking: Street parking available for a fee. The New Orleans School of Cooking is within walking distance from most major hotels in downtown New Orleans. 
Departure Details: Experience is located at 524 St Louis Street, New Orleans, LA. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled activity time to check in. Activity begins on time. It’s highly encouraged that guests confirm reservation at least 24 hours in advance. For any issues, please contact your provider, New Orleans School of Cooking, at 800-237-4841.
Gratuities: Although not required, it is appreciated and encouraged to tip your instructor 15-20%

New Orleans School of Cooking, Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA, USA

24 Reviews of French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding & Pralines - TripShock!

French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding & Pralines

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The New Orleans School of Cooking is a place where food, fun, and folklore are all on the menu! The authentic cooking...

Chef Rene was a great instructor for the demonstration cooking class.  Funny, historically informative and of course his jambalaya, gumbo, bread pudding and pralines were amazing!

Exquisitely Delicious

Pat, our chef for the experience was delightful. She was entertaining and gave great history of the area. She was conversational and it wasn't like she was following a script. The food was delicious and she made us all confident that we could make the recipes at home! The best part of our New Orleans trip!

Amazing Experience!

Very interesting, informative and delicious. Loved it and enjoyed shopping in the general store. Thanks.

Gumbo and Jambalaya demo

The cooking demonstration was fun and informative. The history of the area and how the different cultures added to the food choices in the area helps one feel more connected to the NOLA food experiences. I esp. appreciated the roux demonstration. Hate to admit I’ve undercooked mine in the past  for fear of burning it ????

Fun cooking demo in NOLA

We had Harriet as our chef/teacher for this 2.5hr course.  She was engaging, funny, delightful, and answered all of our questions.  Her stories were appropriate and worked with the time involved with cooking.  I would recommend this to anyone traveling to New Orleans becuase it was by far the highlight of my trip!  Thank you

I would recommend this to anyone!

History of the food that was demo was interesting.  The gumbo and bread pudding were very good.  Jambalaya not so much.  Annoying, a few late comers for another activity walked through the demo kitchen while our chef was cooking.  The class never officially ended or we didn't hear him say thanks for coming. Chef Brandon left the area and went out to the store after making the pralines.  The people in the class past the plate of pralines around the room ourselves and then followed Chef Brandon to the store.

Overall Good Experience

Brandon was a wonderful instructor--lots of good tips plus he was quite the comedian --

New Orleans cooking school

Great experience, the chef was entertaining and knowledgeable. The food was excellent and you were able to have seconds! As soon as I get home I’ll be making the jambalaya and gumbo! I bought all the seasonings... just hope my luggage doesn’t weigh too much! I’d rather throw some clothes out then the seasoning!  Hahahahaha!

French Quarter Cooking: jambalaya, gumbo, bread pudding, pralines

Great food with an amusing and entertaining chef.  Definitely worth it.  I don't like bread pudding. I LOVED their bread pudding.  Sorry, I don't like cajun cooking.  I LOVED the entire meal.  Guess I'm a convert!

Delicious and amusing

Will do this again!!!!  Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  Chef Brandon was very thorough in his presentation and extremely entertaining

Cooking demo

New Orleans School of Cooking

New Orleans

Louisiana

Welcome to The New Orleans School of Cooking where food, fun and folklore are all on the menu! Our entertaining cooking demonstrations are located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. Our Creole/Cajun experts teach New Orleans specialties - Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp & Artichoke Soup, and Pralines, and season them with history, trivia and tall tales. We teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way guests will never forget. It’s a “ga-ron-teed” good time for all. Book today!

French Quarter Cooking Studio - Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp & Artichoke Soup, and Pralines

Welcome to The New Orleans School of Cooking where food, fun and folklore are all on the menu! Our entertaining cooking...

Chef Tasheena Butler made the class.  We enjoyed her stories about New Orleans as well as her life stories.  The class & food were awesome.  Definitely would recommend.

Awesome Cooking Class

I enjoyed the experience very much. Chef Michael not only showed us how to make three different delicious recipes, he gave an interesting history lesson about New Orleans and the people who settled it. It was fun and delicious.

Fun and informative cooking demonstration

This activity was a wonderful experience. The instructor was delightful and the food was delicious.

French Quarter Cooking Studio

The New Orleans School of Cooking is regarded worldwide as one of the top culinary travel experiences available. Located in a 1800s molasses warehouse in the heart of the French Quarter, the food, fun, and folklore of NOLA's famous cuisine come to life right before guest's eyes. Expert chefs will prepare a full meal consisting of Creole and Cajun classics like Crab Bisque and Chicken Etouffee, both seasoned with history, trivia, and tall tales. Complimentary local beer, Abita Amber, is available for all travelers 21+. This activity sells out fast, so book now to guarantee a seat at the table.

French Quarter Cooking Studio - Crab Bisque & Chicken Etouffee

The New Orleans School of Cooking is regarded worldwide as one of the top culinary travel experiences available. Located...

The hospitality was great. I learned a lot in that short timeframe and the food was great.  Couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Thanks for everything!

Pure southern hospitality...

Fantastic Class- can’t wait to try and make this  delicious Crab Bisque.  We take a class every time we are here - we all love them.

Fantastic cooking class

Pat was an excellent instructor and the food was delicious.

Great experience

The New Orleans School of Cooking is where food, fun, and folklore are all on the menu! Creole/Cajun experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Pralines, and season them with history, trivia, and tall tales. Learn the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way guests will never forget. It’s a “ga-ron-teed” good time for all! Book your spot today!

New Orleans Food Demo - Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Pralines

The New Orleans School of Cooking is where food, fun, and folklore are all on the menu! Creole/Cajun experts teach New...

Anne was wonderful!  I would definitely recommend this to everyone! We

Cooking Demo

Chef Brandon was amazing, so funny, and so informative! My boyfriend and I had so much fun, and are so excited to go back to California knowing the roots of real gumbo! (And how to correctly make it!)

AMAZING

Brandon was a great 'teacher's.  He explained various options to prepare and cook Gumbo, Jambalaya & Pralines. He also included history of his LA upbringing, and background of the history of cooking in various regions of Southern Louisiana. Food was delicious and all had a good time.

Learned A Lot

At the New Orleans School of Cooking, the food, fun, and folklore of Cajun and Creole cuisine come to life right before your eyes. Learn how to cook Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Bananas Foster properly by expert chefs who season the cooking demo with history, trivia, and tall tales. This experience is regarded as one of the top culinary travel experiences worldwide, and is a guaranteed good time for all. This award-winning activity typically sells out, so book now to guarantee a seat at the table!

New Orleans Food Demo - Gumbo, Jambalaya, & Bananas Foster

At the New Orleans School of Cooking, the food, fun, and folklore of Cajun and Creole cuisine come to life right before...

Gumbo Marie was so fun and informative!  I learned lots of tips and tricks and enjoyed some delicious food!  The jambalaya and bananas foster were my favorites.  What a great, relaxing time!

Fun and delicious!

Food was great, chef very informative and entertaining.

Cooking Class

This was a great experience. If you like to know about New Orleans and how to cook a few dishes as well as taste them too this is the place.

New Orleans cooking school demo

Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine at The New Orleans School of Cooking with an award-winning cooking demonstration by expert chefs. Ranked worldwide as one of the top travel culinary experiences, this cooking demo features the food, fun, and folklore of true Louisiana Cooking. This particular demo features Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice (Louis Armstrong's favorite meal), and a classic Pecan Pie for dessert. In addition to a demo, and a full 3-course meal, guests will love the history, trivia, and tall tales provided to travelers by a personal chef. Book now!

New Orleans Food Demo - Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice,  Pecan Pie and Pralines

Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine at The New Orleans School of Cooking with an...

They tips along with the class are very helpful.  Our cook was wonderful. I learned what I did wrong when I cooked my pie...and the plus was learning how to make Praleans.  Thanks much the Shaffers.

I can make Peacan pie..

The New Orleans School of Cooking is regarded worldwide as one of the top culinary travel experiences available. Located in a 1800s molasses warehouse in the heart of the French Quarter, the food, fun, and folklore of NOLA's famous cuisine comes to life right before your eyes. Expert chefs will prepare guests for a full meal consisting of Creole and Cajun classics like Shrimp Creole, Corn & Crab Bisque, and Bananas Foster, all seasoned with history, trivia, and tall tales. This activity sells out fast, so book now to guarantee a seat at the table!

French Quarter Cooking Studio - Shrimp Creole, Corn & Crab Bisque, and Bananas Foster

My grandson and I had a great time. Harriett was funny and quite talented as a cook and teacher. Thank you for the wonderful food and experience.

Cooking class critic

Welcome to The New Orleans School of Cooking where food, fun and folklore are all on the menu! Our entertaining cooking demonstrations are located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. Our Creole/Cajun experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Chicken Creole and Pralines, and season them with history, trivia and tall tales.  We teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way guests will never forget. It’s a “ga-ron-teed” good time for all. Our max capacity is 68 so be sure to book soon!

French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Chicken Creole and Pralines

This was a great experience. We loved everyone at The New Orleans School of Cooking. Their hospitality was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. Will do it again!

Fun, Fun, Fun

Pat was our host and she made the day her stories of the history of New Orleans laid the foundations for the food. I have never tasted Gumbo as Pat cooked it and her technique I will try out

Cooking Studio

Can hardly wait to go back and take another class! The instructor, Pat, wove a perfect tapestry with the history of New Orleans and techniques of Creole and Cajun cooking.  Of course,the icing on the cake was the opportunity to eat everything that was made!  Make sure you go with a healthy appetite! You won't be disappointed!

Incredible experience in New Orleans!

Taste the food, fun, and folklore of authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine at The New Orleans School of Cooking, ranked as one of the top culinary travel experiences worldwide! Expert chefs season the cooking demonstration with history, trivia, and tall tales, while cooking an authentic 3-course meal for guests to feast upon. This particular menu includes Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup, and Bread Pudding. This award-winning activity sells out fast, so book now to guarantee a seat at the table!

New Orleans Food Demo - Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp & Artichoke Soup, and Bread Pudding

Taste the food, fun, and folklore of authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine at The New Orleans School of Cooking, ranked as...

Pat did an amazing job of sharing New Orleans rich history while teaching us the delicious dishes she made. Wonderful morning of food and fun!

Cooking Class- NO School of Cooking

Our chef Pat was just great, giving us great cooking tips as well as a history of New Orleans food culture. The whole experience was very enjoyable, including chatting with other guests at round tables. When you figure that you also get lunch, we felt it was a good value.

For me as a celiac (can't eat wheat/flour), the eating part was a bit unsatisfying. The 'dietary restriction' meal seemed to be the same for vegetarian or celiac. So I was served a veggie gumbo and a veggie creole sauce on rice. Meh. This is the only part of things that could be a lot better.

Loved this History of NOLA through Food Culture

Every year during our annual vacation, we book the 10:00 cooking school. Each year it is a different chef instructing. It is entertaining, educational, you get instruction sheets on how it is being made, then after watching the chef prepare it, you get to eat it!  You learn about local food tradition and history of the people that brought those food traditions into the area. I highly recommend this activity even if you don’t do the cooking in your household.

Great each time...

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Too crowded, but a fun experience

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Fun and entertaining

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Courteous and sweet staff!

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nice relaxing view. Good food wasnt pleased that no drinks came with the meal.

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Our Dinner Cruise

Enjoyable last evening in New Orleans!
Buffet and dessert very tasty considering serving such a large group. Musicians talented with great vocals and repertoire!
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Loved it

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French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding & Pralines

French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding & Pralines

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