Cooking Class: Bento Box Magic
Discover the magic of a Japanese bento box in this interactive cooking class with Chef Ivan. He'll teach you the basics of creating a balanced bento box and then help you prepare a variety of recipes to fill your bento box. Some selections include umami-packed miso soup with tofu, pan-seared pork dumplings, fresh sushi and more. You'll also learn to make vanilla ube ice cream with purple potatoes as a sweet treat to end this bento box class.
MENU
Miso Soup
With seaweed, bonito flakes, scallions and tofu
Gyoza: Pan-Seared Pork Dumplings
With garlic, ginger, scallions, corn starch and soy sauce
Sushi of the Day
With fresh market seafood, rice, vinegar and seaweed
Okonomiyaki: Savory Cabbage Pancakes
With eggs, bacon, flour and scallions
Ube Ice Cream
With purple potatoes, heavy cream, milk and vanilla
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 16
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsSushi Making, Date Night, Asian, Japanese, Beginner
- 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 this experience
Kara
30 Dec 2023
The Bento Box class was really fun and we learned how to make several courses.
Classpop! Guest Reviews for other experiences with Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
Katie
09 Mar 2024
Chef Stefano was amazing! Was a great activity - where you’re learning to make homemade pasta and creating authentic recipes in a relaxed and totally enjoyable atmosphere! Highly recommend for family, friends and couples.
Melania
19 Jan 2024
Excellent chef!! Excellent presentation!! Had the best time!!! Enjoyed everything!!
Event location: New York
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
Chef Ivan began attending culinary school at the tender age of 14. His adventures in the world of food preparation took him through Europe and eventually brought him to New York, where he manages a catering company and volunteers teaching children's cooking classes. With a focus on sushi, Italian and French cuisines, Chef Ivan is always excited to share novel kitchen techniques with his guests and students.
Other Cooking Class Experiences you may like