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Japanese Favorites Made From Scratch

Cooking Class Japanese Favorites Made From Scratch

Verified Chef

Chef John

5.0 (2 reviews)

Vancouver

2.5 hours

2 to 16 (public class)

CAD $149.99 (all inclusive)

What You’ll Do

Learn to make Japanese comfort food favorites in this hands-on cooking class with Chef John.

Start by crafting savory pork gyoza seasoned with ginger and chili, then learn how to properly fill and fold dumplings like a pro. Next, prepare crispy chicken katsu by coating tender chicken in panko breadcrumbs and frying it to golden perfection. Finish the class with a hearty beef donburi featuring savory beef, onions and peppers served over rice. Along the way, Chef John will guide you through essential Japanese cooking techniques, from balancing flavors to mastering texture and presentation. Whether you’re new to Japanese cuisine or looking to expand your cooking skills, this class offers a fun and approachable way to recreate restaurant-worthy dishes at home. Book your spot today!

MENU

Pork Gyoza

With pork, ginger, chili and dumpling wrappers

Chicken Katsu

With chicken and panko breadcrumbs

Beef Donburi

With beef, onion, peppers and sesame oil

This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

What You’ll Get

Step-by-step, beginner-friendly guidance from Chef John.

Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class.

All fresh ingredients and tools provided. Enjoy your meal at the end of class.

Looking for a gift? Japanese Favorites Made From Scratch makes a perfect experience gift.

Where You’ll Be

Chef’s Place

Vancouver

Exact location is provided after booking.

YOUR CHEF

Verified Chef

Chef John

5.0 (2 reviews)

Vancouver

Chef John has traveled to 32 countries in pursuit of culinary excellence and brings more than nine years of catering experience across the UK and Ireland. A knowledgeable and accomplished chef, he was runner-up in London’s prestigious 1999 Toque d'Or culinary competition and has been featured in both The Sun and Restaurant Australia magazine. One of the highlights of his career includes cooking for King Charles III during the opening of a new museum. With such a rich and diverse culinary background, Chef John offers guests a truly memorable and skill-focused experience.

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CAD $149.99

Price details

All-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, meal and fees.

Date

Thu, Nov 12

Time

06:00pm

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

Groups of 2 or more

Request a private class

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REVIEWS

For experiences with Chef John

The Thai Cooking class provided great recipes. Chef John provided good demonstration and offered lots of tips about where to buy recipe ingredients, and tips for buying the best products. He showed us how to slice the meat on the grain and the order for adding the veggies, spices and herbs. Plus, he was helpful and had a fun and comedic manner. Very enjoyable. Bring containers as you will make more food than you can eat. Plus, you can buy wine and beer.

- Barb

Outside reviews for Chef John

Had a fun time at the tapas class - been trying to make Spanish tortilla for awhile now and got to learn little tricks and hear Chef John's suggestions. Was a delicious meal as well with mushrooms, prawns, meatballs and more :)

- Anu S.

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