New Orleans School of Cooking

Restaurant Overview

Welcome to the fun, food & folklore of The New Orleans School of Cooking! There entertaining classes and the Louisiana General Store are located in a renovated molasses w arehouse built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. There you'll learn the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way you'll never forget. Fun is a primary ingredient in this kitchen! These Creole/Cajun experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines, and season them with history, trivia and tall tales. It's a "ga-ron-teed" good time for all.

Since 1980, the New Orleans School of Cooking has introduced countl ess visitors from around the world to the wonderful food and rich culture of Louisiana and New Orleans. Classes are held seven days a week in our beautifully renovated 1830's molasses warehouse, located at 524 St. Louis Street, between Chartres and Decatur in the French Quarter.

The cooking demonstrations are taught by well known local chefs; skilled in the arts and traditions of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Visitors will be treated to a wide range of local clas sics such as Jambalaya, Gumbo, Corn & Crab Bisque, and Pralines. See the daily menu for more information. The school also accommodates hands on classes, special events, and group classes.

Our Louisiana General Store is o pen for business 9am - 6pm Mon-Sat, and 9am-4pm on Sundays, located at 524 St. Louis Street. The store carries a full line of Cajun and Creole products, cookbooks, spices, gift baskets, cookware, and their famous seasoning Joe's Stuff.