Japanese Tempura Cooking Class: Crispy Perfection

Learn to create light, crispy tempura with expert techniques in a hands-on London class.



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 2 to 20

  £168 - £188 (£168 for Public; £188 for Select-Time or Weekends) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Welcome and Intro to Tempura

Welcome and Intro to Tempura

Settle into our welcoming kitchen and learn the history and trends of tempura as you get ready to make your own.


Cook Your Tempura

Cook Your Tempura

With expert guidance, you'll learn how to cook various ingredients with different tempura mixtures, with all the tips and tricks you'll need.


Make a Dipping Sauce

Make a Dipping Sauce

Next up, learn how to make the Tonkatsu sauce. We'll tell you about its history and connection to British food.


Taste the Success

Taste the Success

Sit back, relax, and taste your delicious creations. Anything you don't eat, you can take home to enjoy.


Add-on Yakitori

Add-on Yakitori

Learn to make the famous Japanese Yakitori.


Add-on Sake Tasting

Add-on Sake Tasting

Enjoy delicious Sake with your tempura together and learn the history story of Sake.


Add-on Recipe Collection Booklet

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.


Discover the art of perfect Japanese tempura in this hands-on cooking class in London. Tempura is one of Japan's most refined cooking techniques, celebrated for its light, delicate, and crispy texture. You'll learn how to recreate restaurant-quality tempura from scratch, guided step-by-step by experienced chefs.
You'll start with the story of tempura – from its origins to modern-day techniques – then move into a fully hands-on session. Working in a small group, you'll receive personalised guidance as you prepare prawns, fresh vegetables and the signature light batter that makes tempura so special. Our spacious, air-conditioned studio is designed for comfort and focus, with weekday sessions offering a quieter, more intimate experience. You'll enjoy complimentary tea throughout, adding a relaxed and welcoming touch to your learning.
By the end, you'll have created your own beautifully plated tempura and gained the confidence to recreate it at home.
What You'll Learn
  • Prepare raw prawns for tempura
  • Select and prepare fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Make a light, crispy tempura batter
  • Master oil temperature and frying technique
  • Create authentic dipping sauces
  • Plate with restaurant-style presentation
Why This Class Works
Professional-level technique in a small group setting with full hands-on guidance, a relaxed learning environment, and you'll enjoy your freshly made tempura in class.
Perfect for: Food lovers, home cooks, memorable gifts, birthdays and shared celebrations.
Optional Add-Ons
Sushi mini-class, knife sharpening session, or bento-style plating (add 30–60 minutes). Take home a branded apron and a beautifully designed recipe collection booklet.
Important Information
Adult-only class (18+). Price is per person; each attendee needs a valid ticket. Please inform your teacher of any dietary requirements after booking via ClassBento message.
Allergies: Gluten in batter, shellfish (prawns), soy in dipping sauces. Vegetarian options available on request.
Policies: Non-refundable bookings; transfer to another adult available. Rescheduling: £50 per person, 7 days' notice required. Classes begin promptly; a 15-minute grace period applies. For food hygiene, anyone experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea must be symptom-free for 48 hours before attending. Outside food and drinks not permitted.
What you'll get
  • Your own handmade tempura to eat or take home!
  • Complimentary tea is served throughout the class.
  • Option to purchase extra ingredients or treats in the shop where the class is held.
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Knowledge required
  • Beginners are welcome.
  • A person under 18 cannot attend the class at all. We will ask for valid IDs if you look very young. Your class will be cancelled without a refund if you fail to provide proof. It is for your safety and required by the insurance policy. If we don't follow it, this class will not be allowed to carry on. Thank you for your understanding.
What to bring
  • Feel free to bring containers to take the tempura home! You can buy from us if you forgot yours.
  • A thermal bag will be useful in the 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)
  • Sparkling Wine (£35)
  • Recipe Collection Booklet (£15)
  • Apron (£15)
  • Knife Sharpening Class (£35)
  • Add Sake Tasting (£35)
  • Add Mini Sushi Class (£35)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

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

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

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Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

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female 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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