Cooking classes in New Orleans

2 schools · Updated November 2026

We list 2 places in and around New Orleans that teach cooking to the public. The classes you'll find most often are Southern and cocktails.

Of those, 2 host private parties, 1 teach kids and 2 run date-night classes.

A typical class costs $40 to $175 a person, going by the schools that publish prices.

The 2 best schools, ranked

Ordered by our quality score. Ratings are from Google, with the review count beside each one.

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New Orleans School of Cooking
Cooking school · New Orleans
French Quarter school teaching Cajun and Creole cooking with stories since 1980
No ratings yetSouthern & Cajun · Cocktails & wineFrom $40Private groups
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Mardi Gras School of Cooking
Cooking school · New Orleans
French Quarter Cajun and Creole school teaching gumbo, étouffée and jambalaya since 1988
No ratings yetSouthern & CajunPrivate groups

How much does a cooking class cost in New Orleans?

Most published prices start around $40 a person and go up to about $175. Multi-week courses and private events cost more.

Where can couples take a cooking class in New Orleans?

Are there cooking classes for kids in New Orleans?

Yes. New Orleans School of Cooking teaches kids or teens, and 1 schools in the area do in total.

Can I book a private cooking class for a group in New Orleans?

2 schools take private bookings for birthdays, team events and parties, including New Orleans School of Cooking and Mardi Gras School of Cooking.

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