Private New Orleans Cajun Cooking Class with a Local Courtland

5.0
(14 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the warmth of true Southern hospitality as you step into Courtland’s home and lush garden in a charming New Orleans neighborhood. This immersive Cajun cooking class in NOLA blends hands-on learning with expert demonstration, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients - many straight from Courtland’s own garden. Discover the rich history and unique flavors of Cajun cuisine while mastering signature dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, or blackened fish. With Courtland’s engaging storytelling and personalized approach, you’ll cook, taste, and savor an authentic Louisiana meal, complete with beer or wine.

Example Menu

Starter

Boudin balls

Crisp fried balls filled with Cajun seasoned pork and herbs served with a remoulade

Main

Jambalaya

A savory and hearty Cajun rice dish made with meat, seafood, herbs and spices

Main

Southern-style braised collard greens or roasted brussels sprouts

Dessert

New Orleans style bread pudding

What's Included

Immersive cultural and culinary experience with a local
Homecooked meal
Wine or beer
Private, authentic Cajun cooking class with your host Courtland

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The above is a generic location in your host's neighborhood. Your host's exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your host Courtland at his welcoming home and beautiful garden located in a cool New Orleans residential neighborhood. Sip on a refreshing drink as Courtland shares stories about living in New Orleans before joining him in his kitchen. Learn to cook a Cajun meal during this experience that is both hands-on and a demonstration. As much as possible, Courtland uses fresh produce from his vegetable garden or that she purchases from local markets. During your Cajun cooking lesson that lasts about 1.5 hours, you will learn to cook three authentic Cajun dishes. Not only will you learn the culinary history and techniques involved in making a Cajun starter, main and dessert but also the differences between Cajun and Creole cuisine. A jovial host, Courtland encourages people to cook based on what you taste, see and smell. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the fresh, seasonal meal you helped prepare with Courtland. Your menu includes a traditional Cajun appetizer such as boudin balls and for a main, one of several Cajun dishes such as jambalaya, gumbo, étouffée or blackened fish along with a vegetable side. Your meal concludes with a dessert and includes beer or wine.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Tokyo home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share New Orleans cuisine together.
  • Courtland is happy to accommodate dietary requests including vegetarian, gluten-free or lactose-free diets on request.
  • Courtland shares his home with his wife and their cat.
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