Mardi Gras School of Cooking

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(1258 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
504-344-3977
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About The Business

Mardi Gras School of Cooking is a cooking school located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It specializes in teaching visitors and locals how to prepare classic Louisiana cuisine, including Cajun and Creole dishes.

The school offers a variety of cooking classes, focusing on popular New Orleans recipes such as gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee, and desserts like Bananas Foster and pralines. Classes are designed to be hands-on and interactive, providing participants with practical skills and knowledge about the region’s culinary heritage.

In addition to public classes on a regular schedule, the school hosts private events, including corporate team-building activities, private parties, and special classes for children. The atmosphere is described as fun and engaging, welcoming individuals and groups of different sizes and skill levels to experience the flavors of New Orleans.

Location & Hours

Mardi Gras School of Cooking

519 Wilkinson St Suite 101, New Orleans, 70130

504-344-3977

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Hours
Mon
9AM-7PM
Tue
9AM-7PM
Wed
9AM-7PM
Thu
9AM-7PM
Fri
9AM-7PM
Sat
9AM-7PM
Sun
9AM-7PM

Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Cajun/Creole, American Southern

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli