New Orleans Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

Overview

Explore the rich culinary history of New Orleans on a tour that combines a cooking class with a French Quarter cocktail tour. First, learn about the basics of Louisiana cuisine from a professional chef during an entertaining demonstration, then sample classics such as jambalaya, gumbo, and pralines. When your cooking class ends you will have a few minutes to shop in the General Store before your tour guide arrives at the School to pick you up for the second part of your tour. Admire the architecture of the French Quarter as you stroll through the neighborhood, stopping in historic bars to sip the Big Easy’s most celebrated cocktails. You'll discover the flavors and culture of New Orleans during this fun and informative tour!

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $72.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $72.00

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What's Included

New Orleans cooking demonstration class

Recipes, custom spice packet, and a discount at the General Store

Guided Cocktail Walking Tour

Generous food samplings, coffee, iced tea and beer at the Cooking School

Drink Special Coupon

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your experience will start at the New Orleans School of Cooking
Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
Minimum age is 21 years

What To Expect

French Quarter

After your introduction to Cajun and Creole cuisine, stroll through the historic streets of the French Quarter on a cocktail tour with an expert guide. Learn about the origins of Southern Comfort, invented in New Orleans in 1874. The classic Sazerac cocktail goes back even further to 1850! Purchase any of your favorite cocktails during stops at several historic bars. As you walk through the French Quarter, look inside the city’s oldest restaurant to see its wine cellar and private dining rooms, where some of the most important deals in New Orleans were hatched. Examine the Spanish and French-inspired colonial architecture as your guide shares fascinating stories about the world-famous neighborhood, including the bars and cocktails created here. After a fun and fascinating 4-hour cooking class and cocktail tour, return to your starting point in the early evening to end your tour. Please note: Participants do not cook during the culinary demo.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (61)

rahdas

Dec 2022

Cooking class was awesome . The drinking potion a no go..... He was very late so we left. I should receive a refund

lijyth

Dec 2022

The cocktail walking tour was awesome! Bob was very knowledgeable and took us to bars with interesting history! Loved doing this tour with my friends

Danielle_L

Nov 2022

Chef Diane was awesome. I feel like I can tackle gumbo and/or jambalaya. But I'll definitely try la roux. Samples were very generous and enough for seconds

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Just remember to watch the color of the roux! Thank you