Cooking Around the World: New Orleans – Jambalaya

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with an Antsy Nancy cooking class – Creole style! Jambalaya is a popular rice, meat, and vegetable dish enjoyed in the Southeast United States, especially Louisiana. Jambalaya is a fantastic family dish for several reasons; it is inexpensive, delicious, and can be altered to include whatever ingredients the chef has on hand.

Cooking Class Menu:

Starter: Hush Puppies with Remoulade Sauce (hands-on student cooking)
Entree: Creole Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage, Chicken, and Shrimp (hands-on student cooking)
Dessert: King Cake (Instructor demonstration)

Students 21+ years are welcome to bring their own wine, champagne, beer, etc. to enjoy during class. Please see our BYOB policy for more details.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

frequently asked questions

What you will learn:

Students will learn how to create a meal made famous in a specific country or region. In-person students will receive chef instruction with extensive hands-on learning. Class will end by enjoying the dinner prepared.

What to expect:

Upon check-in, students are provided aprons and storage for personal items before visiting the handwashing station. Students will be seated in a thoroughly cleaned and sanitized workspace and given seating request preference, when available. Tools and materials will be distributed before instructor takes the class step-by-step through the successful recipe execution.

Date : February 17, 2026
Time : 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (America/Phoenix)
Venue : Antsy Nancy