HANDS-ON COOKING · USA COOKING CLASSES
Classes here run small and go early. Below: the 15 cooking classes to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
Learn to make gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines in a lively New Orleans cooking class with a full meal, drinks, recipes, and local stories.
“Very well organized and an engaging presentation. Eating the food we just watched prepared was great. I will recommend this experience to all my friends visiting New Orleans”
Cook a Louisiana meal with a New Orleans chef, enjoy wine or beer, and take home recipes and an apron in this lively 3-hour class.
“Chef Eric was unbelievable! He was patient, kind, and informative. The class was broken up into groups of ten. The AM session was easy enough, but when it wasn’t Chef was there to assist. Food was delicious!”
Explore Charleston through Lowcountry food, history, wine, and a chef-led cooking class with Forrest Parker in this intimate half-day tour.
“Enjoyed walking through Charleston off the beaten path! We learned some interesting tidbits of history from Chef Forrest, but our favorite part of the experience was going back to his private kitchen and watching him prepare an amazing meal for us while listening to him tell more stories and explain the food he was preparing! Definitely will recommend to friends and family!”
Watch chefs prepare Cajun and Creole classics, hear New Orleans food stories, enjoy lunch, and take recipes home for $40.
“This was our time doing a cooking class. They are so fun and the is delicious.”
Learn to make gumbo, shrimp étouffée, and bananas Foster in a small, hands-on New Orleans cooking class with wine included.
“Absolutely amazing! Our teacher Raymond obviously loves cooking, and he taught us a few cooking techniques as we were making the food. It wasn't intimidating at all for someone who might not be familiar with the kitchen. Raymond has a great resume on him too — he cooked for the Super Bowl and has won many cooking competitions. He taught us 2 dishes — Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Etouffee — and he made the dessert Bananas Foster for us. The gumbo our class made was the best gumbo we've ever had in our lives! Highly recommend this class to anyone curious about Cajun food.”
Build an underground imu with Native Hawaiian hosts, then share kalua pork, taro, and kulolo in a meaningful Big Island feast.
“This is a highlight of our trip! Our family loved this experience and loved the food. It’s a gift to be given the opportunity to be apart of Hawaii culture and learn from the Men of Pa’a”
Learn Charleston cooking through biscuits, pimento cheese, red rice, and cobbler in a friendly two-hour Lowcountry class.
“Fantastic class with Martha leading us through making a classic apple & walnut Huguenot torte, Charleston Pimento cheese spread and Callie’s hot little biscuits. Each dish is a stellar representation of traditional Charleston foods. Each dish was prepared as we were being given the history of the dish and the secrets behind total success of each dish. Absolutely delicious and great fun! We highly recommend this class! The hands on class is offered 2x/day with different menus for each class. We would happily do the afternoon class on our next visit. Note: my food allergies were easily addressed and I was able to make my recipes to accommodate my allergies.”
Harvest tropical produce, cook a fresh plant-based lunch, and enjoy waterfall and ocean views at Kulaniapia Farms near Hilo.
“If you love cooking farm to table this is a must! Knowledgeable staff members welcome you in to their home. Food was delicious!!”
Taste Atlanta at its oldest market, sample eight Southern foods, and make buttery biscuits in a small indoor cooking class.
“Our guide Arielle was personable, energetic, and very knowledgeable! We had a great time on the tour learning about and trying the different foods. Highly recommend!”
Learn Louisiana cooking, taste New Orleans classics, and visit historic cocktail bars before ending with live jazz at Fritzel’s.
“we had a great time during the demonstration cooking class and then the following historic cocktail tour. I found our tour guide to be very knowledgeable and very pleasant and she made the experience very enjoyable. I would certainly recommend to friends. Kimberly did a great job”
Share a private Cajun cooking class in a New Orleans home with Courtland, learning family recipes, local culture, and a three-course meal.
“Not knowing exactly what to expect… we were greeted as if we were long lost friends… Courtland delivered an amazing meal while showing us around the property… from fresh grown vegetables and herbs from his garden to the family heirloom cookware he used… every detail was thought out and executed perfectly… I highly recommend this one of a kind experience and will definitely do it again!!!”
Make dumplings from scratch in San Francisco, then enjoy a three-course dinner, sauces, pork belly, dessert, and recipes to take home.
“it was a wonderful evening. perfect for couples or small groups.”
Learn New Orleans cooking in a small-group class with jambalaya, barbecue shrimp, bread pudding, local history, drinks, and hands-on instruction.
“Erika was such a fabulous teacher! I enjoyed her educating my friend and I on the history of Cajun and Creole cooking, the different cooking styles, and her willingness to answer our questions. Will definitely partake in this again!”
Cook a seasonal French meal with Chef AlexG in St. Augustine, enjoy wine from his cellar, and learn classic techniques in a small private class.
“Wonderful food and company! Highly recommend this experience. Chef Alex was awesome! Would love to have the recipes.”
Review of New Orleans’ 5.5-hour food walk and cooking class, with French Quarter tastings, Louisiana recipes, lunch, and practical tips.
“Susan was super knowledgeable! We are goodies and familiar with the NOLA food scene. But she gave great suggestions on places to go! She was so fun and informative. We learned so much and had fun!”
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