Cooking Class - French Quarter Style Meets Flavor

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$ 89 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Embrace the flavors of the Big Easy in every bite.

Bring the soul of New Orleans to your plate in this fun cooking class in Detroit. Join Chef Arra or one of the talented resident chefs to make classic shrimp étouffée, starting with a rich dark roux and layers of savory flavor. Then, cook red beans spiced with Cajun seasoning and smoky andouille sausage, plus golden hushpuppies served with sweet honey butter. For dessert, flambé bananas to create a sizzling bananas foster. This flavorful cooking experience in Detroit captures the vibrant energy of the French Quarter!

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Your Menu

Oct 14th at 6:00 PM

Shrimp Étouffée
Red Beans and Andouille Sausage
Hushpuppies with Honey Butter
Bananas Foster

Oct 19th at 1:00 PM

Shrimp Étouffée
Red Beans and Andouille Sausage
Hushpuppies with Honey Butter
Bananas Foster

Oct 24th at 1:00 PM

Shrimp Étouffée
Red Beans and Andouille Sausage
Hushpuppies with Honey Butter
Bananas Foster

For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Beginner, French, Fun, Gourmet, New American
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef Arra or Resident Chef

51 reviews

Chef Arra brings a diverse range of talents to the table, from small restaurant food prep to skills crafting gourmet sushi. Her Asian heritage informs her love of cultural flavors, both for cooking and for dining. She adores tackling technical challenges and does her best to keep fresh with the latest culinary trends. With Chef Arra's enthusiastic spirit and undeniable love of food, her classes are filled with fun surprises.

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What You’ll Do

Embrace the flavors of the Big Easy in every bite.

Your Menu

Oct 14th at 6:00 PM

Shrimp Étouffée
Red Beans and Andouille Sausage
Hushpuppies with Honey Butter
Bananas Foster

Oct 19th at 1:00 PM

Shrimp Étouffée
Red Beans and Andouille Sausage
Hushpuppies with Honey Butter
Bananas Foster

Oct 24th at 1:00 PM

Shrimp Étouffée
Red Beans and Andouille Sausage
Hushpuppies with Honey Butter
Bananas Foster

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Beginner, French, Fun, Gourmet, New American
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Arra or Resident Chef

Tyese

27 Jul 2025

Chef was amazing! Food was amazing! Overall experience 10/10

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Antonino

04 Aug 2024

The dim sum was good and the class was well organized. However, for the price, I expected much more food. We left hungry.

Mark

11 Jul 2024

The food was great but we were not provided anything to drink for the entire two hours. We were told that water would be brought out and it never happened. Also, Arra was quite brash to a few of the guests. I would love to take a class here again but it will not be with her.

Romualdo

24 Jun 2024

Not as advertised. I signed up for a class with Chef Arra, I was disappointed it was just another class taught by someone else. I feel this was very deceptive. The class was fine, but not what I paid for on Cozymeal.

Emily

20 Jun 2024

Fun class

Andy

04 Jun 2024

It was a fun and experience

Elizabeth Donovan

01 Jun 2024

Really enjoyed the class and the instructor, would definitely come to another class

Michelle

28 Apr 2024

She went over every step of the meal to make everyone feel comfortable.

Margaret Mihalis

21 Mar 2024

The class was set up well, the Chef was bossy and wasn’t very personable. I think I will choose a different cooking class next time. The meals all turned out amazing though.

Curtis

17 Mar 2024

It was a very educational and entertaining experience! I'd recommend this event to every couple.

Craig

16 Mar 2024

Area was both friendly and knowledgeable. She explained what we were doing and why we were doing things in any easy to understand manner. She also gave a good explanation of the differences between eastern and western cooking styles.

stephanie

12 Mar 2024

10/10

Ann-Cathrin

09 Mar 2024

The class was great and the instructor was very patient, kind, and knowledgeable!

Tony

28 Jan 2024

Fun and delicious! My husband and I rarely bake, so we really enjoyed learning the intricacies of making macaroons. The instructor was really nice and knowledgeable. Fun space to work in!

Keith

04 Jan 2024

She spent a lot of time facing the other side of the class so we couldnt hear or see what she was doing at the time. Otherwise was very fun would do again if i wanted to spend that kind of money.

Emily

20 Dec 2023

Class instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was pretty tasty. I liked the smallish class size.

Eyitemi

04 Dec 2023

The fellow attendees and the concept of the class were good. The instructor was not beginner friendly. Also, you are a not allowed take home leftovers. You must eat everything on-site. Sadly, a lot of food was tossed in the trash.

Reviews Chef Arra or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Paula

01 Dec 2023

The class was easy to follow, and I feel the recipes will be easy to replicate at home. This class should be 3 hrs long, not 2. The dough didn't have enough time to rise and didn't have enough time to bake. My focaccia bread wound up burning because the instructor was moving on with the class and the bread didn't get out of the oven fast enough.

Carmen

01 Dec 2023

The French croissants class was excellent. Chef Eric was very helpful and the experience was great. Be prepared for an engaging hands-on class We learned a lot and had fun. The final products (sweet and savory croissants) were delicious.

Ladonna

01 Dec 2023

Absolutely delicious food! Really enjoyed the group and the chef leading the class.

Maureen

01 Dec 2023

Great class, Excellent Chef. Enjoyed every minute.

Heidi

01 Dec 2023

Very helpful and informative, would definitely take other classes. Really enjoy being able to ask questions along the way.

Michelle

01 Dec 2023

We had a great time! Large group, very organized and fun! Food was delish! Never received the recipes from the class to make at home

Valerie

01 Dec 2023

The chef was very personable and knowledgeable. The class was fun and the meal turned out delicious. One wish was maybe a glass of wine with the meal.

Kelli

01 Dec 2023

We had a great time! John was great leading the class and the food was delicious! Will definitely take another class!

Judith

01 Dec 2023

Great class even better instructor. Also fun group of women

JaNishia

01 Dec 2023

Chef Tanya and Jake, the cooking instructors, were terrific! They not only shared valuable tips for cooking but also for prepping and cleaning the station. I was thrilled with the class and can't wait to sign up for another one. If you're interested, book your spot on a Saturday or Sunday.

Heather

01 Dec 2023

This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.

Tiffany

01 Dec 2023

My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. There was a lot of standing. I wish we had been able to at least sit down to eat the delicious food. Overall great experience.

Marianne

01 Dec 2023

It was excellent. It was very hands on, and the class was small. Justin, the chef that was the class instructor, is a fantastic, hands on teacher.

Andrea

01 Dec 2023

The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!

Chrysanna

01 Dec 2023

Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.

Linda

01 Dec 2023

Loved the menu and the class taught by Molly! I have already made the entire meal for friends at home!

Linda

01 Dec 2023

Terrific class taught by Molly! Can't believe I actually made edible crepes! The whole menu was great!

Denise

01 Dec 2023

The instructor was Fantastic!

Carol

01 Dec 2023

Fun class!

Nancy

01 Dec 2023

I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class! I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!

Elizabeth

01 Dec 2023

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with this cooking class and had so much fun! Would have been better with a little wine or champagne but it was great. We've already made a few of the dishes!!

Terri

01 Dec 2023

This was a fun and wonderful class. The recipes were delicious . Chef Chris was a true professional chef. She gave little inside tips, was very good at explaining the recipes. I would take another class with Chef Chris!

Delia

01 Dec 2023

What a great class. From the beginning with regard to explaining the different variations that we were going to make. Guiding us in the preparing of the ingredients and working with us in the cooking of the ingredients and how it all comes together . The end result the best getting to eat what we made. Delicious. Ready to register for my next class. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Mallory

01 Dec 2023

Taken many classes, this so far is the best, easy and delicious. chefs are so good and make it fun and easy!!

Trisha

01 Dec 2023

Our family of 3 (including a teen son) really enjoyed this class. The recipes were easy to figure out and make, and it's nice to have the book to refer to the 3 things we made, as well as all of the other content. Chef Kelley was very helpful, friendly, and encouraging with our son!

Laura S

01 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.

Susan

01 Dec 2023

Loved our cooking class. Learned A LOT ! Very hands on.

Matt

01 Dec 2023

As usual, this was a great experience. I would recommend their cooking classes to learn, eat great food, and have a great experience.

Ernie

01 Dec 2023

Overall very informative. Adult only class would be a nice option.. Chef had amazing experience, very informative and knowledgeable. Should have a 5 min late policy. Late guests distracting. Would have liked a little quicker pace. Overall Very great seat up. Definitely an experience.

Emilie

01 Dec 2023

Overall, the class was really fun! In a way I wish it was a tiny bit more challenging. It felt like we did a few knife cuts, then took a break and then cooked a bit before eating. All in all, I wish it had been a bit more difficult or ""fast"" pace wise. The food we made was really good, except for the pad thai which was disappointing. Also would be super nice to make a dessert!"

Paula

01 Dec 2023

Toni

30 Nov 2023

It was so much fun! Learned several techniques from Chef Miguel and the food was amazing. I believe the small class size helped. I would recommend this class.

Sergiu

30 Nov 2023

Great chef cook instructor. Fun ambience and learned a few things. Enjoyed it a lot!

Lois

09 Nov 2023

The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.