Family Japanese Cooking Class: Bento and Gyudon

Family Japanese Cooking Class: Bento and Gyudon

Make a Japanese bento box with your child – a fun, creative cooking class with gyudon and authentic flavour

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

5.0 (1,140)

1.5 hours

Archway

1 to 6 (public classes), 2 to 10 (private) (private classes)

£158 - £168 (£158 for Public, 1 adult + 1 Child; £168 for Select-Time or Weekends, 1 adult + 1 Child)

What you'll do

Welcome and Prep Ingredients

Settle into our welcoming kitchen and prep your ingredients. Learn essential Chinese knife skills -- also useful for Japanese cooking.

Cook Gyudon

Learn to cook the classic gyudon dish, with help from expert tutors if you need it.

Cook the Chawanmushi

Learn to cook the classic Japanese egg dish, learning all the best tips and tricks as you go.

Taste the Success

Sit back, relax, and enjoy your delicious dishes. Any leftovers to be taken home!

Add-on Omurice

Learn to make omurice to serve with your dishes.

Add-on Yakitori

Learn to make Japanese style chicken sticks to serve with your dishes.

Add-on Recipe Collection Booklet

This is your journey of cooking adventure.
You can get beautifully designed and printed recipe from each class once you bought the booklet (Two colours to choose).
You also will get Polaroid-style photo sticker from your class, showing your highlight in the class you attended.
Your chef tutor also will give you a stamp. It is your certificate of success.

Looking for a fun and memorable activity to enjoy with your child in London?

In this hands-on parent & child cooking class, you’ll work together to cook Gyudon (Japanese beef rice bowl) and create a colourful, delicious bento box to enjoy or take home.

This experience is designed to be interactive, creative, and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for families who want to cook, learn, and have fun together.

You’ll begin with a short introduction to Japanese bento culture, before diving into a guided cooking session where both adults and children can get involved.

Classes take place in a spacious, air-conditioned studio with small group sizes, ensuring plenty of support. Weekday bookings are often quieter and may even become private sessions.

What You’ll Cook & Learn

Together, you will:

Cook Gyudon with a rich, savoury sauce
Make Chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard)
Prepare a simple Japanese-style salad
Discover the basics of dashi and umami
Learn safe, age-appropriate knife skills
Build your own creative bento box

Children will love:

Designing their own lunch box
Mixing, assembling, and tasting
Learning through hands-on fun

Adults will enjoy:

Learning authentic recipes
Gaining practical cooking skills
Sharing a meaningful experience together

Why Families Love This Class

1 Ticket = 1 Adult + 1 Child (10+), discounted from normal adults-only class
Further discount for extra children and adults. Well discounted for a family day out
Fun and engaging for both adults and children
Creative bento box making experience
Relaxed, supportive teaching style
Small class sizes for personal attention
Perfect for weekend activities, gifts, or holidays

This is a shared experience, not just a class — something you’ll both remember.

Dietary Options

We aim to make the class flexible for families:

Beef is used in traditional Gyudon
Vegetarian alternatives may be available
Egg-free option available (tofu alternative)

Please inform your teacher when booking.

Optional Add-Ons (Family Friendly)

Enhance your experience with optional extras:

Fun drinks (bubble tea, soft drinks, or tea)
Make your own pickled ginger (Gari) to take home
Additional simple Japanese dishes
Real Matcha Making

Add-ons are included within the same session and typically add 30–60 minutes.

Apron with logo to wear at home cooking in the future
Recipe Collection Booklet to collect beautifully designed and printed recipes

Important Booking Information

1 Ticket must be booked as 1 Adult + 1 Child. Children cannot attend without an accompanying adult. If only adults attending the class, full price will be charged.
Recommended for children aged 10+

Due to booking system limitations, each ticket can only add:

1 extra adult
1 extra child

If your group is larger, please send us a message. We can help you with booking.

Each participating adult and child must hold a valid ticket
Outside food and drinks are not permitted
Class duration is an estimate and may vary depending on group size

No Refund Policy

All bookings are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket to another adult and child pair. Please notify us in advance.

Rescheduling

If you need to reschedule your booking, a £50 fee per booking applies. Requests must be made at least 7 days before your scheduled class date.

Arrival & Punctuality

Classes begin promptly. A 15-minute grace period is provided. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we may not be able to admit you and your booking will be forfeited.

We appreciate your understanding as our small-group classes require preparation and planning.

Health & Safety Policy

For the safety of all guests and in line with UK food hygiene guidance, anyone experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, or similar symptoms must be symptom-free for at least 48 hours before attending the class
Guests may be asked to confirm this upon arrival
We reserve the right to refuse entry if this requirement is not met

We look forward to welcoming you and your child for a fun Chinese cooking adventure!

Upcoming dates for Family Japanese Cooking Class: Bento and Gyudon

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 29 Oct 2026, 9:12am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

830 upcoming dates between 30 Oct 2026 and 31 Dec 2027.

Fri 30 Oct 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
Wed 4 Nov 2026, 10am-11:30am
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What you'll get

All the food they made.
Complimentary tea throughout the entire class.
Opportunity to purchase limited ingredients and souvenirs.

See available dates, Request a private class or Gift

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Knowledge required

Beginners are welcome.

What to bring

Containers if you want to use your own. You can buy from us if you forgot yours.
Thermal bag will be useful in hot summer. You can buy from us too.

Add-ons available for this class

Private Class (£10)
Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail/ Mocktail (£10)
Add One Cup of Bubble Tea (£10)
Recipe Collection Booklet (£15)
Apron (£15)
Extra Child (£58)
Extra Adult (£78)
Top 10 Class Recipe Book (£50)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, we can cater for gluten free, dairy free and halal. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy or need a strictly gluten-free meal for coeliac disease, please message us before booking.

Does the ticket include 1 adult and 1 child?

Yes. Family ticket is for a pair of parent and kid attend together. Good news, It is discounted from 2 adults tickets.

What is the most cost-effective way to book 2 adults and 2 kids?

Book 1 ticket and Add-on Extra Adult and Add-on Extra Child. This way you receive max discount.

Location

Oriental Food - 126 Junction Road, London, N19 5LB

This venue is within walking distance of Tufnell Park and Archway tube stations. Street parking is limited and expensive..

Family Japanese Cooking Class: Bento and Gyudon location

Your teacher

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

5.0 (1,140)

Women-owned

At Hanna and Simon's Foodie Kitchen, we believe cooking is more than following recipes — it is a craft, a culture, and a shared experience.

Founded in London with a passion for precision and authenticity, we specialise in immersive Asian culinary workshops that combine traditional knowledge with hands-on learning.

From sushi masterclasses to Chinese tea ceremonies and artisan dessert experiences, every class is designed to give you more than just a finished dish. We teach you the “why” behind the technique — so you leave with confidence, not just instructions.

Precision.

Our sushi classes focus on technique, structure and presentation.

We guide you to create beautifully shaped rolls with professional standards — even as a beginner.

Culture.

Our tea and Matcha workshops explore centuries of history and philosophy, helping you understand the story behind what you taste.

Creativity.

Our dessert workshops celebrate colour, texture and joy — turning simple ingredients into stunning, handcrafted treats.

We keep our classes small to ensure personal guidance and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re joining for a date night, birthday, team event or simply to learn something new, you’ll be welcomed into a calm and thoughtfully designed space.

Many of our weekday sessions feel almost like private classes — giving you time to ask questions and refine your skills.

Our Philosophy

Craft. Culture. Confidence.

We believe learning should feel rewarding, not rushed.

Beautiful, not complicated.

Professional, yet welcoming.

When you leave our studio, we want you to feel proud of what you’ve created — and confident enough to recreate it at home.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hanna and Simon's Foodie Kitchen.

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen is also a ClassBento award winner:

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£158 - £168

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