Cooking Class - Make Classic New Orleans Sweets

$ 99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 3-course meal.


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What You’ll Do

Create festive New Orleans sweets full of flavor and charm.

Experience the joy of New Orleans baking in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare traditional mini king cakes, rich pecan pralines and light, golden beignets. You’ll learn key pastry techniques like kneading, frying and candy making. This cooking class in Naperville offers a fun and flavorful way to celebrate the city’s signature desserts.

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.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Baking, Cake Baking, New American, Pastry, Vegetarian
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

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Chef Jesse brings a rich culinary background to every class, shaped by experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, private chef work and operating his own food ventures. He has played key roles in opening restaurant and brewery kitchens, as well as developing diverse menus. Now instructing, Chef Jesse combines his deep knowledge and passion for food with a love for teaching, helping students master efficient kitchen techniques while making cooking a fun, engaging experience.

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What You’ll Do

Create festive New Orleans sweets full of flavor and charm.

Experience the joy of New Orleans baking in this interactive cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll prepare traditional mini king cakes, rich pecan pralines and light, golden beignets. You’ll learn key pastry techniques like kneading, frying and candy making. This cooking class in Naperville offers a fun and flavorful way to celebrate the city’s signature desserts.

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.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Baking, Cake Baking, New American, Pastry, Vegetarian
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

Tracy

Tracy

19 Oct 2025

Fun class but cannot replicate at home ... don't have all of the equipment necessary
Kate

Kate

02 Sep 2025

A wonderful experience for my grandson and I - and the food was delicious!
Marisa

Marisa

06 Aug 2025

The class was great, however we never received the recipes for the pastas and the sauces.