Cooking Class: Make the Perfect Hawaiian Poke

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Enjoy a celebration of tropical flavors in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Monica. As your expert guide, she'll teach you valuable new kitchen skills and inspire you to get creative with your cooking.

Learn about the history of poke as you create two versions of this refreshing, colorful delicacy. You'll practice knife skills as you slice up fresh ahi tuna or salmon and various veggies to create a traditional poke bowl complete with a delightful array of textures, flavors, and colors. There will also be a delicious vegan poke option. Dig in and enjoy a nutrient-dense, tropical meal!

Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. Guests are welcome to purchase alcoholic beverages from the venue to enjoy during the class.

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Traditional

With rice, ahi tuna or salmon, sweet onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, ginger, sesame seeds, avocado, cucumber and crispy seaweed

Vegan Option

With rice, vegan caviar, seaweeds, sweet onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, ginger, sesame seeds, avocado, cucumber and crispy seaweed

Minimum Guests 4
Maximum Guests 25
Event Duration 2 hours
Activity Level
Activity Level
Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
LabelsCouples, Sushi Making, Beginner, Fun, Japanese
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.

Classpop! Guest Reviews for other experiences with Chef Monica

Sydney

18 Dec 2023

The class was supposed to be a competition. At the end, Monica said she could not judge so "everyone is a winner". We had bought prizes for only the winning team. We were also told we would learn how to make sauces. She made one, brought another from a different chef, and bypassed the alfredo sauce. Very disappointing for almost $1,000.

Jazzmine

02 Nov 2023

Location wasn’t quite what I expected, but Chef Monica was just the sweetest. I really enjoyed a solo date night learning how to make pasta. Immediately went online to buy my own pasta maker. Thank you for your kind attitude and sharing your passion. The pasta and experience was *chef’s kiss*!

Poushali

19 Oct 2023

Excellent experience! Loved the two sushi rolls we made. Chef Monica gave us easy-to-follow instructions and had a very friendly and positive attitude throughout our session! She helped each and every one of us and the whole experience was great. Bonus was the Japanese dessert in the end which was an absolute surprise since one of the participants was celebrating their birthday! Great experience, definitely worth a shot :D

Braxton

05 Oct 2023

Chef Monica truly excelled in teaching the sushi-making class. Her approach was both knowledgeable and engaging, turning the learning process into a delightful experience. I wholeheartedly recommend her class to everyone seeking a fun and educational culinary adventure

Nara

21 Sep 2023

Great class!!

Pam

18 Sep 2023

Good tips on making maki rolls! All of the materials were provided and ingrediets prepped so it was easy and fun for us.

Tina

15 Sep 2023

Chef Monica , did a great Sushi class, she was very through and I learned how to make Sushi 2 ways.

Jamie

10 Aug 2023

Wonderful class ! Monica was hands on and very knowledgeable.

Trinity

10 Aug 2023

The pasta was amazing, the environment was vibrant, she was amazing. Will be booking with her again . Thank you Monica 🩵

Kevin

29 Jul 2023

Monica was a great host who was friendly and knowledgeable about Japanese cuisine. She prepared all the ingredients beforehand and had it set up ready to roll. She’ll make you feel at home! Definitely worth your time!

Kimberly

27 Jul 2023

Monica was so great! She was very informative and told lots of great stories. She had the best, authentic ingredients on hand for us, too, which was a special touch!

Julie

19 Jul 2023

Monica is a very sweet lady but this event was a cluster. It’s not a “cooking class” with your own stations cooking your own dishes (which was probably to be expected, being held at a brewery). It’s a cooking demo with her doing the cooking. We did each peel and rice some potatoes and made our individual doughs, but she only had 2 small pots where she cooked two people’s gnocchi at a time. The class was very full with over 20 people, so cooking took forever and many just left without having her cook their pasta. Why else was it a cluster? She began the class close to on time, but 2 people were late so she started over. Then about 10min in, 2 others showed up and she said she’d start over again. We had to tell her do NOT start over for these late people! She did speak softly and even mentioned that some reviews were critical about that. To which she said, “but this is how I talk.” I would think if Classpop had that many complaints about it, they’d spring for a wireless headset microphone and small amplifier for ~$50. She was late with the cooking too because the potatoes wouldn’t boil on the portable burners she brought in. The gnocchi tasted great but it took way too long to get there. Not I'd ever do a similar class that’s not in a kitchen. Or at least market it for what it is and charge way less. This was too expensive for what you ultimately got, and again, many didn’t even eat because it was almost 9pm!

Cindy

19 Jul 2023

Very educational and she is very nice. Our clas was too large (about 25 pepple) which made it difficult for her to manage. I think in a smaller setting (10-12) she would easily be 5 stars.

Kristian

15 Jul 2023

Monica was very patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Great class!

Deadra

14 Jul 2023

very knowledgeable on Sushi.

Tania

14 Jul 2023

The class was fun.

Max

13 Jul 2023

Chef Monica was extremely knowledgeable and very sweet! Would absolutely recommend taking any of her classes

Lisa

06 Jul 2023

We enjoyed the class immensely!!

Madison

06 Jul 2023

Monica was so sweet! She was very informative and inspired me to bring this recipe back home. Georgia is very lucky to gain her from Italy:)

Trish

06 Jul 2023

Enjoyed her class!

Bryce

05 Jul 2023

Great class would recommend to anyone who is interested in learning

Jamaica

16 Jun 2023

The venue is far too loud and Chef Monica far too quiet. It is imperative that she be provided a microphone. We had fun in this simple class.

Trey

15 Jun 2023

Great class! Monica is great!

Laura

08 Jun 2023

Monica made the process easy to understand and did a great job explaining everything. We loved the class and truly enjoyed the food. We’re excited to try the recipe at home and eat it again!

Jennifer

08 Jun 2023

Making mushroom and blue cheese gnocchi from scratch was an amazing experience. Chef Monica is extremely personable and we discussed everything from personal life stories, her life in Italy and achieving a healthier lifestyle. She is an outstanding teacher that guided us through every step of learning a brand new dish to us. Wow, I thought I had gnocchi before but this experience taught me that a simple dish can be down right delicious. Please, please take a class with Chef Monica if you have the chance; your taste buds will thank you!

Samantha

01 Jun 2023

Had a great time learning to make pasta for the first time. Monica had great tips and troubleshooting for every step of the process! Would definitely take another class

Tania

01 Jun 2023

Had a fantastic time. Learned great tips for making pasta!

Laura

22 May 2023

It was very hard to hear her. A microphone or speaker would have made it more enjoyable. It also would have been nice to have cut some of the things ourselves so it felt more like cooking instead of just assembling. I enjoyed that she came around to help everybody

Katie

22 May 2023

We had a great time with Chef Monica and made some delicious food!

Shirley

21 May 2023

Fun and informative class! Loved learning how to make sushi rolls

Ieisha

18 May 2023

She was great! Very personable and pleasant!

Tasheena

17 May 2023

It was an ok class but we started 20 minutes late and then most of the class was just her chopping. I understand the fish and avocados should be fresh but the veggies she could’ve cut beforehand and then maybe we could’ve done something else in the meantime. Maybe give us something to do rather than sit there

Emily

12 May 2023

Chef Monica was great! She was patient and gave great instructions to the class. She made it easy to understand and let us know she offers so many other types of classes! I can't wait to take more.

Lauren

11 May 2023

We had a wonderful time! Chef Monica was very helpful and encouraging.

John

13 Apr 2023

We enjoyed the class!

Janice

13 Apr 2023

We had an incredible time learning how Maki rolls now we feel confidant to try them at home. Chef Monica was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

Qaisar

13 Apr 2023

Very nice class

Kelley

28 Mar 2023

Chef Monica was a wonderful host! We had a great time and the food was delicious! Definitely recommend this class.

Marsha

21 Mar 2023

Chef Monica was very engaging, shared good information, and tips and tricks! We really enjoyed our class. Was a really fun date night!

Jaime

20 Mar 2023

Monica was very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed the class very much. Thank you.

Forest

12 Dec 2022

Chef Monica made the class fun & enjoyable! She really takes the time to make sure you have all of your questions answered, and the food was absolutely delicious! 10/10 will take again

Wendy

12 Nov 2022

Monica is friendly and a very skilled chef. She was patient and helpful, teaching different cooking techniques and she took time to explain each step with care. It was a wonderful experience learning from her and I’ll be signing up for more classes!

Outside Reviews for Chef Monica

Robert Roman

14 Apr 2023

Awesome class! Not only we learned how to make perfect pasta, but also how to choose healthy ingredients.

Amy Spencer

14 Apr 2023

Monica gave me a lot of cooking hacks. She was very accommodating and taught us so much great technique! I would definitely do her class again and recommend it to anyone.

Maurice Pho

14 Apr 2023

Monica is a wonderful teacher. The explanation was clear and exhaustive. The ingredients were top notch. We really enjoyed the class and now we can make the best sushi from scratch.

Rebecca Tyler

14 Apr 2023

If I could give Chef Monica more than 5 stars, I would. I decided to book a cooking class with Chef Monica for my husband’s birthday, and I am so so glad I did! We had an amazing time! Chef Monica had such a kind and patient way about herself. She was also super considerate and accommodating. Last but not least she has a deep knowledge of food and culinary science.

Andrea Monroe

14 Apr 2023

Monica was an excellent teacher on the day of the class, she walked us through all the intricate steps with patience and joy. Chef Monica was super knowledgeable about food and the chemistry behind all the ingredients. She was truly an amazing woman to meet and learn from.you won’t regret booking a class with Chef Monica. My husband and I will definitely be back!

Oona Kumar

14 Apr 2023

All in all, an outstanding experience. The best cooking class ever attended.

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Chef Monica

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Award-winning Georgia-based Chef Monica has held many roles in her culinary career, including chef consultant, culinary health coach and personal chef for entertainment industry figures. Her passion for healthy food has always been her North Star. She specializes in vegan and vegetarian catering and has even created her own plant-based food line. Chef Monica counts many Michelin-starred chefs among her admirers and collaborators.

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