Team Building Activity: From Tempura to Sushi
Join Chef Li for an interactive cooking class that blends flavor, teamwork and just the right dose of competition.
With more than a decade of culinary experience, Chef Li makes diving into Japanese cuisine both exciting and accessible. You and your group will get hands-on with everything from perfectly crisp tempura to vibrant sushi rolls, all while learning pro techniques you can actually use at home. Expect plenty of laughs, lighthearted rivalries and maybe even a contest for the best plate. Whether you’re planning a team outing, birthday or bachelorette celebration, this class brings people together over food in the best way. Book your spot now!
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Edamame With Shichimi Togarashi
With edamame, salt and shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7-spice)
Crispy Tempura With Shrimp and a Variety of Vegetables
With all-purpose flour, egg, shrimp, lotus root and zucchini
Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) With Yuzu Mayo
With chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic
A Variety of Maki Sushi (Sushi Rolls)
Hosomaki
With tuna and cucumber
Chumaki Roll
With Japanese omelet, avocado and cucumber
Uramaki Dragon Roll
With shrimp, cucumber and avocado
- Minimum Guests 12
- Maximum Guests 40
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- 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.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Zayne
30 Aug 2025
Me and my dad had a great time with Chef Li! Her house was beautiful, clean, and there was plenty of space for everyone to work. The food was amazing and we can’t wait to try the recipes at home ourselves. It is very clear Chef Li loves to cook and is very knowledgeable about it as well.
Nicholas
10 Aug 2025
This was a wonderful unique experience. Chef Li opened her home to us and we enjoyed learning from her.
Connie
16 Feb 2025
We enjoyed our class very much! Chef Li gave us excellent instructions, the food was portioned out appropriately for each couple, and we had lots of room at our cooking station. We sat at a communal table in her lovely home, which made it cozy and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. And, we even got a special treat since it was Valentines Day.
Event location: Washington, D.C.
Chef’s Place
Meet your chef
Chef Li is an experienced chef who has cooked and studied all around the world. She was formerly based in Singapore, where she offered private cooking classes as well as corporate cooking events. Now Chef Li offers cooking classes in the US, although her style is influenced by her international background. Although Chef Li specializes in traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine, she welcomes students of all culinary backgrounds and loves the chance to open their minds to new cooking styles.
