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Jambalaya

Live from: 

New Orleans

Difficulty: 

Beginner to Advanced

Class Duration: 

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Language: 

English

JAMBALAYA

United States

Beginner to Advanced

2 to 2-1/2 hours

American

New Orleans

It'll be like a party on Bourbon Street - just in your own kitchen. Master Jambalaya, NOLA "BBQ" Shrimp and Crab Cakes in this epic cooking class

No dish quite embodies the spirit of New Orleans like a spicy Jambalaya.  This legendary Creole dish has its origins in Spanish and French culture that has so defined The Big Easy. In well documented food history, Jambalaya can be traced back to the 1800's. Colonial Spanish settlers tried to reconstruct their native paella using locally-sourced ingredients. A little bit of this, and a little bit of that, and Jambalaya was born. Now firmly planted as a unique contribution to global cuisine, Jambalaya is so important in this region there are hotly contested debates of what makes a true Jambalaya, and in spring there's a festival celebrating the dish every year. 


Rounding out your Jambalaya class are Creole Crab Cakes and NOLA "BBQ" Shrimp. In what become your favorite dish from the class, this shrimp isn't traditionally "BBQed" as its name suggests. Buttery, saucy and savory, this dish has an interesting history dating back to 1953 and a happy accident. 


Virtually head to Bourbon street with Chef Gason, who's been featured on Food Network, Sports Illustrated and has been the private chef to countless celebrities. He will join you, live from his home in New Orleans, and you'll make this epic menu together.


20 minute Kitchen Prep Session with a Personal Kitchen Assistant who will get you ready! Includes teaching about ingredients and answering any questions you have as you get ready for your private cooking experience

2-1/2 hour Private Cooking Class via Skype with a highly accomplished global chef who lives where the recipe originated. Perfect for stay home date nights!

Personalized step-by-step coaching, tips, culinary tricks, sharing of stories, and more

A fantastic multi-course meal, 100% authentic and enjoyed as if you travelled to your chef's country!

Music Playlists featuring artists from the chef's country to get ready for your experience

Cocktail Recipes and Suggested Pairings

Recipe Booklet to recreate your dishes again and again!

What You Get

**Classes make a hearty meal for up to four people to enjoy.  If you have a larger group eating, please know, additional fees may apply.  Please message us in advance of booking to ensure you have an amazing experience.

Meet The Chef

Chef Gason

Chef Gason

New Orleans, Louisiana

Private chef to A-list celebrities and athletes, contestant on Food Network, regular chef on TV, James Beard Scholar.

Chef Gason, a New Orleans native and two-time James Beard Scholar, has traveled the world, showcasing his extraordinary culinary talents to some of the most discerning palates, including Francis Ford Coppola, the Kardashians, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Matthew McConaughey, Swizz Beatz, Sinbad, Jairus Byrd, Paul Walker, Reggie Bush, and New Orleans Saints' tight end Ben Watson.


Chef Gason has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Business Insider, Reader's Digest, New Orleans Magazine, morning shows, and on the Food Network's "Chopped," where he made it to the final round. In 2017 and 2020, the American Culinary Federation, Louisiana Chapter, named him one of the "Best Chefs in Louisiana."


His passion for food and his hometown shines through in every detail. As Chef Gason says, "The state of being fully immersed in an activity is called 'flow.' Flow is my culinary code." And it's this flow that you’ll learn from him, without a doubt.


Known as the NOLA Chef, Chef Gason’s private chef and catering company, Full of Flavor, caters to events both intimate and grand, earning rave reviews. During your cooking class, his energy and vibrant spirit will leap from your screen, and by the end, you’ll have a new friend—and some of the best Creole food you’ve ever tasted. He can’t wait to teach you how to cook New Orleans-style in his classes with The Chef & The Dish.

Cooking Class Menu

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GROUP CLASS

The base price of this class is $799 USD which allows up to 10 households in the class. Each additional household is an additional $79 USD. Small Group and Multiple Class discounts are available. Please note, additional days and times may be available. Looking for private 1:1 classes? Explore here.

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From $79 USD/per device*

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Gason during his Jambalaya cooking class! I booked the class for my boyfriend’s 30th birthday, and Chef Gason went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. He couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful, and he shared so much about the history of New Orleans food and culture along the way. You can tell he is passionate about his food, his city, and sharing that love with new people. Oh, and we had so much delicious food (like … See More

Colleen Thornhill

My team, ADVANTIS Global Services had an amazing time with The Chef & The Dish! Chef Gason Nelson took us on an amazing experience with Nola style BBQ Shrimp. Fun listening to his stories as a chef growing and learning his craft! Great for the team to bring families and loved ones together!

Bryan Geoffrey Mikolaitis