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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in New Orleans

Matthew V.

Crawfish Bisque, Crab Cakes, and Bananas Foster. All delicious and Chef Charmaigne was great. So friendly and informative while we cooked. Had this for an anniversary lunch for my wife and I and it was perfect, recommended for everyone!

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Chloi S.

Chef Jerry was fabulous! He's very pleasant and personable. Extremely knowledgeable about food and taught us about the basics and more about cajun/creole food. Would love to book him again when we come to town. Highly recommended.

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James S.

The pictures say it all, the food was beautiful and delicious. It was a great experience and an excellent way to celebrate our anniversary-think we're going to make this an annual event!

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James K.

Chef Ashley delivered an unforgettable culinary experience with her amazing gumbo and jambalaya. Every bite was bursting with authentic flavor, clearly made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. The balance of spices, richness of the roux, and perfectly cooked meats and seafood showcased her deep knowledge of Southern cuisine. Not only is Chef Ashley incredibly skilled and experienced, but she also presents herself with professionalism and poise. She came well-dressed, organized, and fully prepared — a true professional from start to finish. One standout quality is her respect for the space: she cleaned up thoroughly after cooking, leaving the kitchen spotless. If you're looking for someone who combines expertise, flavor, and courtesy, Chef Ashley is a clear standout. Highly recommended!

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Molly S.

Chef Jerry gave us a wonderful experience! The food was beyond our expectations. Highly recommend!

Christie J.

Chef Vivian is awesome! My friend and I had a wonderful time getting to know her and learning about the history of New Orleans cooking from her. She had everything pre-prepped and was great at walking us through all of the steps of making the food. The food turned out incredible and the whole experience was the highlight of my trip to NOLA! Would definitely recommend taking a class with her!

Madi C.

fabulous meal! Definitely worth the money. She was very warm and taught us a lot. Would definitely have again.

Robert I.

Chef Jerry’s class was amazing and he was such a gracious and warm host. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking to have an authentic experience in New Orleans. Thanks so much Chef Jerry!

Koa T.

Chef Jeff was an amazing chef with a fun and laidback personality that made my husband’s and I date night one to remember. The food we cooked was delicious and I can’t wait to try to recreate the bisque & jambalaya! Thank you again to Chef Jeff for opening up his home and creating a fantastic experience.

Sarah N.

We really enjoyed our experience with Chef Aleck. I found and booked this cooking class with Aleck because he specializes in plant based cooking, and we were going to be visiting New Orleans with my family. My dad transitioned into a predominantly vegan diet in the last 2 years and while I wanted to learn some new vegan dishes I also wanted to enjoy the local creole flavors and requested changing up our menu a bit. I really appreciated how accommodating Aleck was to my request. I’ve done a cooking class at a culinary institute so I thought this would be a fun birthday experience as we scheduled it on my birthday. The personalized and tailored lesson was really fun and Chef Aleck helped inspire us with some new and creative dishes we are excited to make in our own kitchens! The 3 of us that did the lesson all cook frequently in our own kitchens, but I think we all still learned a few new things which was my hope! My dad who usually prefers to learn on his own and was skeptical of the experience also really enjoyed the whole thing, which I think is a testament to Aleck’s proper planning and flexibility to the clients. I really appreciated how budget conscious Aleck was and he talked through all the changes with me and how he could try to work within our budget. This was a really fun experience that I would totally do again, and recommend to others! One of my favorite parts was that Chef Aleck basically cleaned everything for us which really made the experience feel more fun & informative and less like work!! While we enjoyed the fruits of our labor from the first 2 dishes, Chef Aleck was cleaning up the kitchen before our next course and had the entire kitchen clean and all the leftover ingredients organized and put away. It was so nice! It was like hiring a private chef but you also got to learn and be hands on with him, too.

Paige B.

Chef Myisha was awesome! Friendly and welcoming plus the food was phenomenal. We can't wait to try making our own dumplings at home now. I highly recommend booking with Chef Myisha.

Breanna B.

Chef Jerry was amazing! He was very laid back, his kitchen was clean, & the food was great. He was even kind enough to send me his recipe’s and I’ve already made them for my husband here at home. Thank you for the best meal we’ve ever had in New Orleans, & moreover thank you for your service in the military.

Kourtney B.

Loved Chef Jerry, Very personable. Food was great & he also went into detail & explained everything extremely well. Will be booking with him again for red beans next time as he told us thats his favorite.

Oluwaseyi A.

When in New Orleans I always recommend exploring through taste, and this experience did exactly that and more. Chef Jerry absolutely provides "An Authentic Taste of Louisiana" with his curated menu with easy tips to recreate the selections at home. Come hungry and get ready to enjoy one of the best dining experiences you'll have in town! I highly recommend it.

Sheri H.

Chef Jerry knows his food! Our meal was excellent- beyond expectations. And he is congenial and accommodating. An exceptional experience!

David O.

Chef Jerry exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful experience preparing traditional New Orleans cuisine. The meal was delicious! The evening was incredible. Highly recommend!

Gilda G.

Chef Myisha is so personable and talented. We enjoyed her company as well as her extensive culinary knowledge. She gave clear, easy to follow directions. Highly recommend for date night, girls night, or any occasion.

Sandy B.

Wonderful experience from start to finish. Chef Myisha's home is warm and welcoming. She is an excellent instructor plus an amazing chef. Her marinara sauce with extra garlic blew my mind. We learned how to create linguini noodles from scratch then ate the freshly made noodles with her wonderful, healthy (contained collard greens) pasta sauce. She also made a Panzanella salad and a smoked cream cheese tiramisu. WOW. We highly recommend this class or any other class she teaches. She is patient, kind and makes you feel like a real chef. She also does pop up around the city of which we can't wait to catch one to eat her marvelous food again. Gratuity may be left with her in her home.

Teighlor G.

Not only is he an amazing chef, he’s a wonderful person! Highly recommend!

Alice L.

We had a wonderful time at our cooking class with Chef Aleck! He was warm and welcoming and made the lesson lots of fun. We did the vegan menu and requested gluten-free which he was happy to accommodate. Our time was spent learning about flavor profiles, and the menu included lots of items we will be able to build off of in the future. Loved focusing on techniques and so grateful he did all the chopping for us beforehand. We left with a bag full of leftovers, lots of knowledge to add to our cooking arsenal, and big smiles on our faces!

Denise M.

Such a fun time with the family learning to cook paella. The chef was delightful and I can’t wait to do this again. Everyone had a great time.

Jennifer Pratt .

Chef Jerry was awesome and would definitely recommend having this experience with him! No notes!

Jose Alvizo .

Awesome experience with Chef Jerry. His flavor profiles were incredible. Every dish he crafted was perfectly portioned and full of flavor. My favorites were the crawfish and corn bisque and of course the bananas foster dessert. Chef Jerry is super friendly and informative, he explained his process for every dish and was very professional. Highly recommend!

Shae D.

Chef Jerry was AMAZING!!!!!!!!! He was so patient and knowledgeable about all things cooking. It honestly didn’t even feel like a class any more. The food was a 12/10 and we had leftovers ! Please do yourself a favor and book this class !

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