New Orleans School of Cooking

Damien Choy Smith

Just terrific! Pat was an incredible host and so very knowledgeable about all things New Orleans + food. Her crew was fantastic too. Not only was it a great cooking demo, we also got a fascinating history lesson AND perhaps most importantly got to eat all of the delicious delicacies. Can’t recommend highly enough for any visitor to NOLA. 10/10 would go again.

Lainey Cameron

Fabulous. I can see why this is rated among the top activities in all of the US on TripAdvisor. For just over $40 each, my mother and I did the morning cooking demo, hosted by Pat who was just fabulous. She started with an explanation of the history of the area (that led to its unique food), infused with lots of warmth and humor. Then she showed us how to make a roux the right way (it should be a dark chocolatey brown!), gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, and bananas Foster - all of which we got to eat! Along with a biscuit to start. Add in pitchers of iced tea and water on the table, help yourself to a lemonade and coffee station, an optimal free bottled local amber beer with the food, and this is one of the most “great value for the money” activities we’ve done. Located right in the French quarter it’s easy to find and I would say this is a must do while you’re in New Orleans! Super great value when you consider, even though they called it tastings, we certainly didn’t need lunch afterwards! (So there’s a $50 value right there!). The store is also worth your time, spices, souvenirs, and tons of great cooking gadgets!

Jhatel Ann Rodriguez

What an incredible experience, the chef was a doll and her crew was outstanding. Cute little shop in front. The dishes we made were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making these for my family.

Amanda Rios

If you come to New Orleans this is a must! You get to learn a lot about the food and get that authenticity! The staff/chef was amazing, and of course the food was too! 10/10 recommend! One of our favorite things we did down here!