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Louisiana Culinary Travel
Ask people to name their favorite Louisiana dish, and you will hear terms like Gumbo, Jambalaya, Etouffée, Bisque, Crawfish Boil, red beans and rice…and don’t forget the Po’boys. The Gumbo State provides an abundance of rich flavors, blending ingredients from Africa, the Caribbean and Europe. Learn to cook like a Cajun, or eat your way through the state by following one of the many culinary trials featuring unique restaurants, farmers markets and food festivals.
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— Louisiana Culinary Vacations —
Choose one of our Pre-Packaged Vacations to Louisiana
New Orleans Culinary Getaway
Located near the heart of the New Orleans near the French Quarter district, you will check into your luxury accommodations. You'll dine in one of New Orlean's most sophisticated restaurants, discover the secrets of Cajun and Creole cuisine and taste your way through the French Quarter in a culinary tour.
Location: New Orleans, LA
— Cooking Schools —
Step back in time as you enjoy your tour of the famed French Quarter in New Orleans. Your cultural excursion will include a scenic river cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez, elegant dining at the Court of Two Sisters and a unique culinary experience at the New Orleans School of Cooking.
Location: New Orleans, LA
Bienville House Hotel
New Orleans, LA - 504-529-2345
The Louisiana Heritage Café’s School of Cooking offers entertaining culinary lessons, and is open to the public as well as hotel patrons. Chef Faroldi’s demonstrations provide wonderful insights into Cajun and Creole culture and offer historic tidbits that compliment his creative technique and delicious presentation.
Cookin’ Cajun Cooking School
New Orleans, LA - 504-523-6425
Come cook with us while you are in New Orleans! At the Cookin' Cajun Cooking School in the Riverwalk Mall. You can learn enough in a two-hour class to go back home and cook a fabulous feast for your family & friends.
Culinary Institute of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA - 504-525-2433
Designed for the gourmet enthusiast, guests will learn about the lifestyles, heritage and foods of Louisiana. Instructors prepare the menu selected before the live audience. Guests will dine on all dishes prepared at class conclusion. Pricing varies depending on the specific dishes, clothing and products included.
Kay Ewing’s Everyday Gourmet
Baton Rouge, LA - 225-751-0698
At Kay Ewing’s Everyday Gourmet Cooking School, the hands-on method, not just demonstration, is the best way to learn cooking techniques. Come join us for some fun in the kitchen, where you will learn quick and easy recipes that will delight your friends and family.
Maison Réve Farm
Folsom, LA - 985-796-8103
Chef JoAnn Gray rewards student guests with cooking classes that will expand your skill and knowledge of the culinary arts. Featuring Cajun, Creole and French cuisine Chef JoAnn’s time with you will be well spent, taking home a better understanding of and skill in these delightful cuisine.
Prejean’s Cooking School
Lafayette, LA - 337-896-3247
As a student at Prejean's Cooking School, you'll learn how to cook three traditional Cajun dishes: crawfish etouffée, seafood gumbo and Acadian style bread pudding. Our chef provides expert instruction while each student is served each of these wonderful dishes.
Primo’s Steak & Louisiana Cuisine
Baton Rouge, LA - 225-291-9600
For those out there who wish to add a little gourmet flare to cooking at home, we are now offering leisure classes on Monday nights twice a month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Topics include sauces, party foods, seafood, desserts and more.
Taste and See Personal Chef Services
New Orleans, LA - 504-231-7128
Learn how to cook traditional Creole or Cajun dishes in the privacy of your home. Learn some classical cooking techniques. We are also available to provide cooking classes for a group of your friends.
The House on Bayou Road
New Orleans, LA - 504-945-0992
Guests will learn to cook authentic New Orleans cuisine in focused, intimate classes. Skilled cooks and food enthusiasts are right at home with our talented chefs, the pleasures of our table and the spirited camaraderie of our classes. Enjoy some champagne, cook a multi-course meal and then savor our creations.
The New Orleans School of Cooking
New Orleans, LA - 504-525-2665
We teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way you'll never forget. Our Creole/Cajun experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines…and season them with history, trivia and tall tales. It's a "ga-ron-teed" good time for all.
The Panhandler
Baton Rouge, LA - 225-927-4371
We have a wonderful cooking class schedule for you this season. Remember, you must call as soon as possible to reserve your spot as we only take 8 people per class. As classes fill, new dates are added, so monitor the schedule often for additional times.
The Savvy Gourmet
New Orleans, LA - 504-895-2665
We have classes for every interest and skill level. If we can cook it and you can eat it, then there’s a class or event for it at The Savvy Gourmet. Focused on specific content areas, our intensive hands-on classes provide plenty of interaction with our chef instructors.
Young Chefs Academy ®
Baton Rouge, LA - 225-928-2022
Young Chefs Academy offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. While learning food preparation skills is the main ingredient, each class adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette, a handful of table setting, and laughter to taste.
