The Mardi Gras School of Cooking

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking: Cajun and Creole cooking classes in New Orleans

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking is a cooking school based in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, dedicated to hands-on instruction in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Its offerings combine classes open to the public, private and corporate events, team building activities, and an online shop for products and souvenirs.

Hands-on cooking classes

Classes are taught in a hands-on format: each participant receives instruction on professional techniques, the use of seasonings, and the preparation of selected recipes, while the history of Louisiana cuisine is explained. The school presents these sessions as a group experience focused on sharing, learning new skills, and preparing dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.

Private, corporate, and team building events

The school hosts private and corporate events at its French Quarter venue, a space it describes as suitable for company parties, birthday celebrations, family reunions, and team building activities. In the latter, teams step out of the office to cook together and work on collaboration and cooperation. The company also sells gift cards.

Shop for products and souvenirs

The online shop brings together kitchen items and souvenirs linked to Louisiana cuisine. The catalog includes aprons, bags, gift wrap and gift bags, bowls and serving platters, glassware, roux spoons, spices and mixes, tools, towels, apparel, art, cookbooks, products made by the chefs themselves, and Mardi Gras merchandise. The school states that it ships to the United States and Canada, with prices in US dollars.

Location and contact

The venue is located in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, with zip code 70130. The school can be reached by phone at +1-504-344-3977 and offers a contact form and a class booking system on its website.

Location and contact

Phone: +1-504-344-3977