Bring the elegance of a French bistro straight to your own kitchen with this Classic French at-home cooking class in New Orleans. This hands-on culinary experience transforms your dining space into a Parisian-inspired kitchen where you’ll learn how to prepare traditional French dishes from scratch. From mastering classic techniques to understanding the foundations of French flavors, this experience is perfect for anyone who loves cooking or simply loves to eat.

During this private in-home class, enjoy step-by-step guidance as you create a multi-course French meal that might include dishes like velvety soups, perfectly seared proteins, and decadent desserts. This experience is ideal for a date night, a small gathering with friends, or anyone looking to elevate their cooking skills in a fun and interactive way. No need to worry about travel—everything happens right in your own home, letting you focus on cooking, tasting, and savoring each bite.

Menu Options *Subject to change

Lobster Bisque

With white wine, cream and tomato paste

Spinach and Bacon Bistro Salad

With candied pecans, butterhead lettuce and honey mustard vinaigrette

Beef Bourguignon

With Burgundy wine, carrots, celery and beef broth

Crème Brûlée

With eggs, cream and sugar

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: 3 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.