Bring the heart of New Orleans into your own kitchen with this private, at-home Creole gumbo cooking class. A professional chef will arrive at your home with all the tools and fresh ingredients needed to teach you how to craft this classic Louisiana dish from scratch. Learn the techniques behind building a deep, flavorful roux, layering spices, and balancing the rich flavors that make gumbo one of the most beloved dishes of the Gulf Coast.

Perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends, this interactive class transforms your kitchen into a New Orleans culinary experience. You’ll get hands-on practice stirring, seasoning, and tasting your way through the process while picking up tips you can use for future cooking. By the end, you’ll sit down to enjoy a steaming bowl of authentic Creole gumbo that you made yourself — no restaurant reservation required.

Menu Options *Subject to change

Creole Seafood Gumbo

With Gulf shrimp, blue crabs, Louisiana crawfish tails and locally-made smoked sausage

_Side Dish _(Choose one)
Creole potato salad or grilled cheese

Locally Made King Cake

With king cake curated by a local NOLA bakery that has been in business for over 45 years.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Suitable for ages 14+
• Experience level: All levels are welcome

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Individuals with disabilities: This is a cooking experience hosted in your home and can generally accommodate most accessibility needs.
• Dietary restrictions: Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 2 hours
• What’s included: All ingredients and cooking equipment are provided, and participants will enjoy the dishes they prepare
• Who will be present: A professional chef will be in your home for the duration of the experience, instructing your a private group of 2–10 guests.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a reservation
• Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged during the class

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor, in-home experience and runs regardless of weather
• Arrival: The chef will arrive at your home at the scheduled time. Please ensure kitchen space is available for cooking.
• Parking: Provide parking details or instructions for the chef prior to the event.
• What to bring: Optional wine or beer (BYOB) to enjoy with your meal
• Restrooms: Chefs will need access to the home's restroom facilities

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Travel fees are uncommon, but some chefs may charge based on the distance traveled or the size of the group
• The cost includes service, so tips are not required; however, they’re always a thoughtful gesture and can be added after the event when leaving a review

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.