Chef Micheal is not just a lot of fun, he's also very informative about the cooking and culture of New Orleans. He explained everything as he went and answered any questions we had and joked with the class. The food he taught us to cook we all got to eat and it was delicious! I would recommend taking one of Chef Michael 's classes you won't be disappointed.

This former molasses factory is a charmer all by itself, but add the sparkling personality of our chef, and delicious food and it’s delicious! The class started with a fascinating history of New Orleans and how its food culture evolved. The interweaving of people, places, opportunities, weather, and inspiration surely makes Nola incomparable. As is this experience. The food is accessible and I can’t wait to try these recipes at home. She made everything look effortless. I learned the value of mise en place. I’d love an assistant like Keith.

Went on a food tour of the French Quarter, last stop was the New Orleans School of Cooking, pick up a flyer and attended a cooking class the next day. Our Chef, Maria did a great job sharing tips and the history of food of the area. Came home and made the Gumbo recipe from class, came out pretty good. if you have two to three hours, stop by and sign up for a class,

I signed my husband& I up for a demo class but he only came to appease me. Guess who LOVED the class! Rene was the chef and he was wonderful - charming, fun, and such good cooking! We bought many spices that we were low on and had a wonderful time!l

My spouse and I decided on a stay-cation for our anniversary and were interested in things we've not done before in the city! I found the New Orleans School of Cooking Hands-On class in the search results and knew that had to be the one! Besides the fact that the menu included gumbo, shrimp and grits, and bananas foster crepes (all FAVORITES) and the fact that we already had some knowledge on the dishes, this class was a BLAST!! We have rambled on to all of our friends and family about how much fun we had and already have a group together to go back. I can promise you guys, I will make it my mission to do a hands-on class every day of the week to get all the menu options! 100/50 recommend!

I visited the retail section - the "general store" of cooking - rather than took a class. A few days earlier, I ran into a bartender I knew from at least a decade ago, Lucy, & she invited me to her now-workplace, the store. I did not have time to book a class or demonstration before my departure date, but Lucy did such an amazing job describing the retail shop, I knew I had to at least visit that before leaving town. SO GLAD I DID! Lucy recommended the "Joe's Stuff" spice blends. What an excellent recommendation! I LOVE these flavorings on EVERYTHING! I also noticed they carried the Rex brand of dried Cajun Trinity, so I bought enough to hopefully get me through until my next visit to this amazing place. And Lucy is every bit as wonderful in this sales position as I remember her being when she was behind the bar. A true gem.

We attended the cooking demo and received a wealth of information not only about the food of New Orleans and Louisiana but also an engaging historical backdrop for context. We made the mistake of eating breakfast beforehand as the school provides you with enough samples for a large lunch. Food and lessons were excellent and would recommend to anyone visiting New Orleans

I had a great time! The food was delicious! However it was so much food that I wish they either did smaller portions or offered to go boxes so it didn’t go to waste. My mom was visiting and it was a fun and different thing to do together!

Chef Rene was a pleasure. I went alone and quickly made a friend in the group to cook with. Chef Rene gave great info on the history of Cajun and Creole cooking styles. He also gave us a wide variety of cooking and kitchen tips and tricks. It was a very laid back and fun 3 hours. Great meal and open bar. I would definitely do it again.

We highly recommend the New Orleans School of Cooking! Our family participated in the demonstration class on a weekend morning and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. In fact, it was the highlight of our NOLA trip! We were treated to an amazing history lesson, a terrific brunch/lunch, lots of laughter, and recipes to take home and experiment on our own. The school is conveniently located in the Quarter, has a terrific gift shop, provides classes absent of seafood (allergy) and we thought provided great value. Just book it!