Mardi Gras Cooking Class: French Quarter Culinary Experience

Join our intimate Cajun Roux cooking class in the heart of New Orleans. Learn from skilled chefs in a friendly and entertaining environment. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 519 Wilkinson St - You’ll embark on a culinary journey, unlocking the secrets of genuine New Orleans fare. Our adventure begins with an exploration of the critical Cajun Holy Trinity, followed by hands-on preparation to craft the most delectable New Orleans dishes you’ve ever experienced.\nOnce we’ve finely chopped the Cajun Holy Trinity, we’ll…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
Meal Options
  • Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
  • Shrimp étouffée
  • Bananas Foster
Additional Information

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking offers small, intimate, hands-on classes in the French Quarter. These sessions feel more like a dinner party with friends. Our Chefs personally welcome you into the kitchen. From the moment you arrive until you leave, our Chefs are friendly, personable, and entertaining, with impeccable culinary skills.
Our classes…

Location
519 Wilkinson St
Wilkinson Street
Suite 101 on the ground level
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jason_h
Mar 26, 2026
Chef Mark was awesome and... - Chef Mark was awesome and the food was amazing! It was a great experience and would highly recommend.
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Jen_p
Mar 24, 2026
Sassy was such a great... - Sassy was such a great chef to work with. Very knowledgable and friendly. Even though hickups she was swift to fix things. Would come back 100% to her.
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Rhonda
Mar 20, 2026
Review - Sassy was our chef, and she did an amazing job. If you're looking for hands-on and want to learn to make roux, this is the place.
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Ilana_d
Mar 17, 2026
10 out of 10! - My husband and I did the Roux cooking class with Chef Raymond. When he told us it would be the best meal we ate while visiting New Orleans, I was skeptical. BUT IT WAS! Chef Raymond made it so easy to follow along, and we can’t wait to recreate the gumbo and etoufee recipes at home. If you have the chance, don’t miss out on this experience. Not only will you have fun and enjoy a great meal, but you’ll walk away with recipes that you can recreate over and over again.
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Anita_m
Mar 16, 2026
NOLA staples from a Pro - This class was so much fun. I booked it with my husband and friend and Chef Connor had the three of us laughing and learning the entire time. Even my hubby, who does most of our cooking, learned some new tricks. It was very relaxed and just a great way to spend the evening.
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Kathleen_d
Mar 14, 2026
Definitely recommend! - Excellent instruction and a fun atmosphere. Fun for individuals, couples and/or groups. Cook, laugh and enjoy!!
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Jonathan_l
Mar 13, 2026
Fun experience. Got to make and eat some good food. - Chef Barry made it fun for us. Definitely worth the money. We would do it again. Will definitely be cooking these foods at home.
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Eric_s
Mar 8, 2026
Incredible class!!! - Ray is amazing - our gumbo was unquestionably the best gumbo I have ever tasted and he is so warm and entertaining!! I would love to come back and do this again!!! Highly recommend!!!
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Johnln6894lp
Mar 1, 2026
Great Teacher Great Class - This was an outstanding cooking class (and we have been to many). Our teacher Connor was excellent and guided us through a complicated roux-making process with clear explanations and demos and a lot of professional chef tips thrown in.
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Paul_k
Feb 26, 2026
Lear new cooking techniques - Chef Erika is nice , borne teacher, great recipes. Learned new techniques. Thanks from Paul and Sylvia
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From $164
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).