The best cooking class I have ever taken. Erika was so knowledgeable about everything. The history…read moreof the dish, the ingredients of the dish, why different techniques are used... We tasted the dishes as we prepared them to understand how each step contributed to the overall flavors of the dish. I would definitely recommend taking a class here.

The class was really fun and I learned a lot. Classes are small and intimate allowing you to ask as…read moremany questions as you want to. Our Chef, Ray, was very entertaining and shared a lot of his wisdom from years of cooking.

Come hungry--leave inspired (and very full!)…read more New Orleans School of Cooking was easily one of the highlights of my trip. I wanted something unique, fun, and rooted in local culture--and this experience delivered on all of it. I signed up for the demo class, which is perfect if you want to learn without the pressure of cooking yourself. The chef not only walked us through each dish, but also shared the history of New Orleans cuisine and the cultural influences behind it--which made the experience feel much richer. Check-in starts in their charming retail shop, filled with spices, sauces, cookbooks, and kitchen tools. The staff was warm and welcoming, and there was even a chef making fresh pralines right in the front window. (Yes, samples were offered--and yes, the chocolate praline was very good.) After roll call, we headed upstairs to the kitchen classroom where the real magic began. On the menu: chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, pecan pie, and pralines. Chef Austin Faucheaux guided us through each dish, from building a proper roux to preparing the pecan pie filling from scratch. It felt equal parts cooking class and storytelling session. And then--the best part--the tasting. We started with biscuits, followed by a rich, flavorful gumbo. Then came the red beans and rice with a generous piece of soft, moist cornbread. Dessert wrapped things up with a mini pecan pie and a praline. Let me just say--you won't need lunch after this. I learned that the delicious way. Each guest receives printed recipes to take home, which is a nice touch if you want to recreate the experience later. Special thanks to Chef Austin, who took time afterward to chat, answer questions, and take photos with guests. If you're looking for something interactive, educational, and delicious, this is absolutely worth adding to your New Orleans itinerary.

So much fun! My husband shied away from anything Cajun or Creole cause he thought it was exotic…read more This showed him there wasn't anything he wouldn't eat in other dishes included. I didn't his several years ago with a girlfriend and loved the instructor Harriet because she gave so much background and local takes on the dishes. I was so excited to see she would be my instructor again. We had biscuits, Gumbo, red beans and rice, pralines and pecan pie. Enough food to carry us through the day. Its a bargain! And Harriot even explained if you made a mistake how to revive it. I highly recommend.

I had the chance to take a cooking class with Chef Dee and her team and it was an amazing…read moreexperience. We made Jambalaya and bread pudding which came out delicious. Chef Dee was so helpful and encouraging to everyone no matter their cooking experience. She told us she is the 2nd black woman in New Orleans to own a cooking school and she does the work to bring light to other woman in the history of culinary in New Orleans. This was an amazing class and I look forward to attending another one again.

This class was the highlight of our early December trip to New Orleans. My husband and I attended…read morethe cooking class and it was phenomenal. Our class had about 12 participants from all over the globe. Chef Dee and her sister Candy had us laughing as they taught us how to make tomato & okra stew, jambalaya, and bananas foster (the best I've ever had). We had so much fun learning about Chef Dee's journey to find her passion and the food was divine. My husband even got a chance to show off his knife skills while grating a nutmeg (teacher's pet lol). We got a chance to tour the museum and buy local craft beers from the oldest bar in the city there. Overall I would highly recommend everyone add this class to your next New Orleans trip. Your belly and soul will thank you!

Went to the Louisiana Seafood class. We learned so much! The class is hands on and you sit down…read moreto a wonderful dinner at the end. Highly recommend. We will be back.

My wife and I have been taking cooking classes all over the world and this class has been the best…read moreyet. Hands on learning and very educational, and fun.

LOVE LOVE LOVE my new Schott Zwiesel Bordeaux Glasses $90 for a set of 6. You can choose from many…read morestyles, white wine, red, champagne stemless etc., for $15 more you can order them online & have your initials, name or letter put on them. Very affordable for such lovely modern glassware for the holidays. I don't know what happened to the review I wrote of this place last year I guess it got eat by the matrix. Anyhoo, this is the closest Williams-Sonoma to moi & where all of my family shops. And there are 4 chefs in our family, so quite often. Dad bought a new house nearby so he is the closest to the Williams-Sonoma store now. I'm so jelly! He has now purchased a bread maker LOL Anyway, I love this Williams-Sonoma store for the kitchen tools & mixing bowls. I have several sets of mixing bowls I bought last year & I especially love my set of graters. Cheese, butter, chocolate, nutmeg, carrots, cabbage, I'm always grating something haha. I wear them completely out quickly, like I said I'm a grater haha. So I need new ones often. Anyway, the holidays are here! So I now need more wine glasses! Love the Schott Zwiesel Glasses & need some other styles now for moi perfect Elegant Southern style holiday table. So festive! Will return & often. Recommend.

I love shopping here! Mainly, I pop in for their cool adult beverage items and barware when it's on…read moresale, but I always walk away with great finds (usually at a steal)! More than the shopping, I appreciate the local pop-up features and classes offered at this Williams Sonoma location! I've recently stopped in to see and make purchases from two of my favorite local makers-- Guncles Gluten Free Bakery and The Paige Collection. I'm attending a cocktail making class tonight with Amanda, of the Lemon Baby blog and I'm stoked! This WS is, by far, the best!

Shout out to Chef Charmaigne. An excellent chef and teacher. She brings beauty, kindness and…read moredeliciousness to the table in my home and event. I found her food truck in Folsom where she served up a delicious pear and Gorgonzola salad, a lobster roll and a burger. Homemade smoothies and tea tastefully and refreshingly sweetened. She is a must find - go to- give her a call and have her cater your next event or provide you with your weekly meals.

From the owner: I cook from my heart - and as a graduate chef I can cook anything . My unique style is a cut above…read morethe rest Call to experience your own private chef services and very special cooking classes. Gourmet brand new food truck available for catering 307.388.2433