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Top Rated Cooking Classes Near

New Orleans, Louisiana

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New Orleans is known around the world for its rich culinary traditions — so a typical group class simply won’t do. If you’re searching for cooking classes in New Orleans, LA for a memorable date night, exploring couples cooking classes near you, or looking to master authentic Creole and Cajun techniques from home, The Chef & The Dish offers a private, fully interactive cooking experience designed to deliver real culinary depth.

What sets our classes apart is that your chef joins you live from the country, or in this case, the culinary city, where the cuisine originates. You can cook alongside a professional chef based in New Orleans, learning the foundations of classic Louisiana dishes, or explore global cuisines with chefs joining live from Italy, Thailand, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Hungary, Turkey, and more. This one-on-one, real-time format provides a level of authenticity and personal instruction that traditional New Orleans cooking classes rarely match.

From the French Quarter to Uptown and across the greater New Orleans area, food lovers are choosing a more personalized way to learn. Skip the crowded demonstrations and cook privately with a world-class chef in a live session, building techniques and confidence you’ll carry into every meal.

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

This class is filled with NOLA's heavy hitters. We would argue that no dish quite embodies the spirit of New Orleans like a spicy Jambalaya. This legendary dish...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From New Orleans

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder & Crab Cakes

Chowder is an institution in New England. In certain parts of the region, there are even laws dictating what is constituted as a proper chowder.  And we get it....

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From New England

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

A happy accident, Butter Chicken has become one of the most loved Indian dishes worldwide. This modern Indian dish was invented in Delhi in the 1950's. Learn ho...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From India

Empanadas Three Ways

Empanadas Three Ways

Each culture in the world has their version of stuffed dough. And while the origins of empanadas aren't entirely clear, these handheld treats are popular across...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Peru

Red Curry & No Name

Red Curry & No Name

Thailand is famous for its balance of flavours that perfectly combine sweetness, saltiness, a bit of sour and spiciness.  In this fabulous Thai cooking class, y...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Thailand

Ceviche

Ceviche

This Ceviche cooking class is one of the very best examples of tracing culinary footsteps. The earliest inhabitants arrived in modern day Peru what's estimated ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Peru

Salt Baked Fish

Salt Baked Fish

There are few things more impressive than preparing a whole fish, but crust that fish in salt and crack it open with a hammer at the dinner table - and you've g...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Turkey

Seafood Tacos

Seafood Tacos

Come with us as we take you to the gorgeous waters of Mexico.  This class will transport you to warm summer days as you learn how to master tortillas two ways. ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Mexico

Fresh Pasta & Ragu

Fresh Pasta & Ragu

In the most epic of our cooking classes, this experience will transform your Sunday suppers and transport you to the winding streets of Italy. Italian food is ...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Italy

Strudel from Scratch

Strudel from Scratch

Apple strudel is known the world over. Layers of flakey baked pastry filled with delicious, warm apple goodness. ⁠The oldest known recipe is from 1697 and is pa...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Hungary

Ravioli

Ravioli

If we could assign only one word to describe ravioli, it would be perfect. We would change nothing, we would add nothing, it's perfect, just as it is. In this e...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From Italy

Po'boy & Gumbo

Po'boy & Gumbo

Gumbo is an 18th century dish originating in New Orleans with influences as varied as the influences of New Orleans itself. A little French, a little Spanish, A...

Private 1:1 Experiences: Starts at $185/pp

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From New Orleans

Popular Experiences

Sydney Lambert

My husband and I took the Chicken Tinga class with Chef Andres and highly recommend it! It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten and Andres was such a joy. He was so knowledgeable and incredibly down-to-earth.

Jada Amber

The Chef and The Dish was an AhMazingly fun experience for the hubster and I! We cooked with Chef Lucia, who was fun, vibrant, knowledgeable, personable and sweet!!! The food came out just like Chef Lucia’s, and it taste just as great too! Must do this again

Riley Dandy

The Chef & The Dish fell nothing short of phenomenal. Such a personal and authentic experience! Chef Carlotta, our lovely guide, showed us around Naples in such a beautiful way! We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. The food was outstanding, as was the wine and the company. Absolutely recommend this for anyone who loves good food and having fun in the kitchen. It made us beginners feel like total professionals. We will keep this with us forever!

Praise From The New orleans Community

St James Cheese

St. James Cheese is a family run artisanal and farmhouse cheese shop that opened its doors in 2006. Visiting this cheese haven is always an adventure where one ...

Ideal Market

With several locations around Louisiana, Ideal Market is a one stop shop for all of your favorite authentic Mexican brands. They have fresh meat and seafood, pr...

French Market Produce

If you love to eat local, look no further than French Market Produce. Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, this market prides itself on offering the fres...

Crescent Market

This Middle Eastern and Mediterranean market is a great place to find authentic products. While filled to the brim with spices and imported goods, the real star...

Hong Kong Food Market

This market has a huge selection of Asian goods and is the perfect place to source your hard to find galangal and other Southeast Asian ingredients. Not only wi...

Matassa’s Market

This French Quarter staple has been around for almost 100 years. Family owned and operated since 1924, you’ll likely even see third generation owner Louis Matas...

Local Markets, Great Ingredients

Shopping is part of the fun of our cooking classes. Once your cooking class is booked, your Kitchen Assistant provides your Shopping List. The Chef & The Dish recommends these markets and speciality grocery shops for the most authentic culinary experience in the New orleans area.

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