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Authentic Sushi Making Class
4.8 (70)
Runs regularly
Finsbury Park
1 to 16 guests
£78
Sushi Making for Beginners – Fun Hands-On Workshop
5.0 (153)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Cooking Class: Chicken Katsu Curry
5.0 (22)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Sushi Making Class
4.8 (17)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 28 guests
£80
Mediterranean X Japanese Dining Experience for Two
5.0 (34) (teacher)
10k followers
Runs regularly
Hackney
1 to 25 guests
£49
Sushi Making Class for Beginners
4.9 (11)
9 years in business
Only 1 date left
Islington
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
£60
Japanese Street Food Class - Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki
5.0 (6)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Bento Class - Yakitori and Teriyaki Chicken
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Omurice Cooking Class: Master the Perfect Omelette Rice
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Tempura Cooking Class: Crispy Perfection
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Cooking Class: Gyudon and Bento Box Making
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Katsu Curry Cooking Class
4.8 (339) (teacher)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 20 guests
£80
Sushi Masterclass
6 years in business
7k followers
Runs regularly
Soho
1 to 6 guests
£90
Sushi Making and Cocktail Masterclass
5.0 (17)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 28 guests
£145
Authentic Japanese Mochi Workshop
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Waterloo
1 to 30 guests
£58 - £62
The Art of Sushi - Cookery Class
4.9 (17)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Camberwell
1 to 30 guests
£99
Japanese Cooking Class
4.6 (5)
4.8 (339) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 20 guests
£135
Family Japanese Cooking Class: Yakitori and Bento Box
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£148 - £158
Family Japanese Cooking Class: Bento and Gyudon
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£148 - £158
Family Sushi Workshop: Make Japanese Sushi Together
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£158 - £168
Japanese with Ease: Cookery Class
5.0 (144) (teacher)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Camberwell
1 to 30 guests
£99
Sushi Master Experience - Beginner to Advanced
5.0 (13)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 16 guests
£88 - £98
Family Takoyaki Class – Japanese Street Food for Parents and Kids
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
10+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£148 - £158
Advanced Artisan Mochi Making Class - Colourful Rice Cake
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£88 - £98
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Japanese Comfort Cooking Class
5.0 (2)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 12 guests
£109
The Japanese Larder: Sushi Making Class
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 12 guests
£109
Ramen Masterclass
Only 2 dates left
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£85
The Art of Sushi Masterclass
Only 2 dates left
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£85
Japanese Cookery Class
4.8 (27) (teacher)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Longhope
5 to 20 guests
£75
DIY Sushi for Beginners
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Make Sushi at Home
4.9 (18)
16 years in business
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
8 to 50 guests
£25
Sushi Making at Home
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
15 to 100 guests
£99
Cook Katsu Curry and Rice
4.8 (6)
4.9 (237) (teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
8 to 50 guests
£15
Learn to Cook Okonomiyaki
4.9 (237) (teacher)
16 years in business
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
8 to 50 guests
£15
Make Japanese ChaWanMushi at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Pre-recorded
£10
Master Japanese Desserts
Pre-recorded
£20
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Authentic Sushi Making Class
4.8 (70)
Runs regularly
Finsbury Park
1 to 16 guests
£78
Sushi Making for Beginners – Fun Hands-On Workshop
5.0 (153)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Cooking Class: Chicken Katsu Curry
5.0 (22)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Sushi Making Class
4.8 (17)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 28 guests
£80
Mediterranean X Japanese Dining Experience for Two
5.0 (34) (teacher)
10k followers
Runs regularly
Hackney
1 to 25 guests
£49
Sushi Making Class for Beginners
4.9 (11)
9 years in business
Only 1 date left
Islington
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
£60
Japanese Street Food Class - Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki
5.0 (6)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Bento Class - Yakitori and Teriyaki Chicken
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Omurice Cooking Class: Master the Perfect Omelette Rice
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Tempura Cooking Class: Crispy Perfection
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Cooking Class: Gyudon and Bento Box Making
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Katsu Curry Cooking Class
4.8 (339) (teacher)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 20 guests
£80
Sushi Masterclass
6 years in business
7k followers
Runs regularly
Soho
1 to 6 guests
£90
Sushi Making and Cocktail Masterclass
5.0 (17)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 28 guests
£145
Authentic Japanese Mochi Workshop
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Waterloo
1 to 30 guests
£58 - £62
The Art of Sushi - Cookery Class
4.9 (17)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Camberwell
1 to 30 guests
£99
Japanese Cooking Class
4.6 (5)
4.8 (339) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 20 guests
£135
Family Japanese Cooking Class: Yakitori and Bento Box
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£148 - £158
Family Japanese Cooking Class: Bento and Gyudon
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£148 - £158
Family Sushi Workshop: Make Japanese Sushi Together
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£158 - £168
Japanese with Ease: Cookery Class
5.0 (144) (teacher)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Camberwell
1 to 30 guests
£99
Sushi Master Experience - Beginner to Advanced
5.0 (13)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 16 guests
£88 - £98
Family Takoyaki Class – Japanese Street Food for Parents and Kids
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
10+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£148 - £158
Advanced Artisan Mochi Making Class - Colourful Rice Cake
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£88 - £98
See more
Japanese Comfort Cooking Class
5.0 (2)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 12 guests
£109
The Japanese Larder: Sushi Making Class
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 12 guests
£109
Ramen Masterclass
Only 2 dates left
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£85
The Art of Sushi Masterclass
Only 2 dates left
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£85
Japanese Cookery Class
4.8 (27) (teacher)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Longhope
5 to 20 guests
£75
Introduction to Sushi Making Class
6k followers
Your choice of time
Bath
8 to 12 guests
£85
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Book Japanese Cooking classes on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
For those venturing into the culinary realm or seeking fresh inspiration to elevate mealtime, you've found the perfect destination. Our Japanese cooking classes, held in multiple cities across the UK, are meticulously crafted to equip you with essential skills and the confidence to impress your loved ones with delightful creations. Accompanied by seasoned chefs, you'll navigate the process – from mastering authentic miso soup and traditional ramen, to crafting fluffy omelettes and irresistible fried rice. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned food enthusiast, our Japanese culinary workshops promise an unforgettable experience, leaving you with new-found expertise and recipes to experiment with at home.
Our Japanese cooking workshops are designed to offer affordability, fun, and an opportunity to indulge your passion for food while connecting with others. Suited for all experience levels – whether you're a complete beginner or a skilled cook – we provide specialised options including sushi-making sessions, bento box crafting, and matcha tea ceremonies. Explore a range of delectable dishes like savoury teriyaki chicken, crispy tempura, and sweet mochi desserts. Even if you follow a plant-based diet, our vegetarian and vegan cooking classes offer a plethora of healthy and mouthwatering choices.
Upon arrival at your chosen city's culinary hub, our experienced chefs will warmly welcome you. They'll introduce you to the kitchen equipment and ingredients, setting the stage for your gastronomic journey. Don your apron and immerse yourself in the vibrant and tantalizing flavours of Japan. Whether your interest lies in traditional kaiseki feasts or modern twists on classics, our chefs ensure a memorable experience that deepens your appreciation for Japanese cuisine.
Fear not if you're a kitchen novice – our chef hosts are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way. Whether you're deciphering the nuances between miso and mirin or honing your culinary techniques, they'll be at your side, eager to assist. With their expert support, you'll confidently craft an exceptional meal to savour.
Diving into the wonderful world of Japanese cooking offers a whole host of fantastic benefits that go far beyond just delicious food! You'll find yourself gaining brilliant new skills and a deeper appreciation for culinary artistry, all while having an absolute blast. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Mastering precision and knife skills: Get ready to become a whiz with your chef's knife! Japanese cuisine often involves incredibly delicate and precise preparation, which means you’ll hone your knife work to an impressive level. You’ll learn techniques like perfect slicing, dicing, and mincing, making you much more efficient, confident, and even safer in any kitchen. This precision isn't just about speed; it's about respecting ingredients and ensuring beautiful, consistent results every time you cook.
Discovering umami and balanced flavours: Prepare for a flavour revelation! You'll learn the secrets to that incredible, elusive umami taste – often described as a savoury, meaty depth – and understand how it perfectly balances with the other four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Japanese cooking is all about creating harmonious dishes where no single flavour overpowers another. You'll gain a sophisticated palate and the knowledge to build complex, nuanced flavours that are simply delightful and incredibly satisfying.
Embracing healthy eating habits: Japanese cooking brilliantly encourages a lighter, healthier approach to meals. It often emphasises incredibly fresh, seasonal ingredients, gentle cooking methods like steaming and simmering, and a focus on balanced portions rather than oversized ones. You’ll learn to appreciate the natural flavours of ingredients, often using less oil and fewer heavy sauces. This approach can lead to a more nourishing diet, making your everyday meals feel lighter, more vibrant, and packed with goodness. It’s a wonderful way to cook well and eat well!
Appreciating culinary aesthetics: Get ready to make your food look as good as it tastes! Presentation is absolutely key in Japanese cuisine, so you'll pick up fantastic tips and techniques on how to arrange your dishes beautifully. From the artful placement of ingredients to the choice of serving dishes and garnishes, you'll learn to turn every meal into a visual delight. This aesthetic sensibility elevates the entire dining experience, making even simple dishes feel special and inviting. You’ll soon be plating up masterpieces that are almost too pretty to eat (almost!).
Exploring a rich culture: Each delicious dish you learn to prepare comes with a fascinating story, offering a wonderful window into Japanese traditions and history. You’ll discover how regional ingredients, seasonal changes, and centuries-old culinary practices have shaped this incredible cuisine. It’s a truly immersive experience that allows you to connect with Japanese culture through its delightful flavours, unique preparation methods, and the philosophical appreciation for food. It’s a brilliant way to broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world, one tasty morsel at a time.
Japanese dishes often have a reputation for their precision and delicate artistry. But here's the wonderful news: Japanese cuisine is absolutely not difficult to learn, especially when you dive into a beginner-friendly cooking class! While there's certainly an emphasis on attention to detail, the fundamental techniques are often wonderfully straightforward and highly logical. Forget intimidating complex recipes; these classes break everything down into manageable, enjoyable steps.
You'll discover that many classic Japanese dishes rely on just a few core ingredients and simple, repetitive motions that are easy to master with a bit of practice. Expert instructors are brilliant at guiding you patiently through everything, from perfecting your knife skills to balancing those incredible umami flavours. They demystify the process, ensuring you feel confident and have a real blast along the way. The focus is on embracing the joy of fresh ingredients and simple preparations, not on becoming a Michelin-starred chef overnight! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create delicious, authentic Japanese meals, proving that this delightful culinary adventure is well within your reach.
You can relax and look forward to getting wonderfully creative, as all the essential ingredients and specialist equipment are usually generously! This means you won't need to worry about bringing a thing except your lovely self. You'll get hands-on with high-quality, authentic Japanese ingredients like specific types of rice (often Koshihikari for sushi!), fresh nori seaweed, miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a variety of fresh seasonal vegetables and proteins. You'll also become familiar with specialist kitchen tools, such as bamboo rolling mats for sushi, sharp Japanese knives (though you'll likely use class knives, not bring your own!), and traditional cooking vessels. This ensures you can simply focus on the fun and learning, without any hidden costs or preparation hassles, making your culinary journey smooth and utterly delightful!
Yes, absolutely, and that's often the very best part of the whole experience! Every single delicious dish you prepare, from your perfectly rolled sushi to your steaming gyoza or fragrant ramen, is yours to enjoy and savour. Many classes culminate in a wonderful communal meal where you get to sit down with your fellow aspiring chefs and enjoy the feast you’ve created together. This is a fantastic opportunity to appreciate everyone's efforts and discuss the flavours you’ve achieved. If there are any glorious leftovers, or if you prefer to enjoy your culinary triumphs at home, most classes will happily provide takeaway containers so you can share your delicious creations with family and friends later. It's incredibly satisfying to taste the fruits of your labour, making the learning incredibly rewarding and interactive, and extending the joy beyond the class itself!
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