Team Building Activity: Japanese Sweets Workshop
Unwind and connect as a team while creating delicate Japanese nerikiri confections by hand.
A talented instructor will introduce your group to nerikiri, traditional Japanese sweets inspired by nature and the seasons. With the dough prepared in advance, you'll focus on gentle sculpting techniques such as pressing, pinching and layering. Create seasonal flower and nature motifs while learning how color, shape and symbolism influence each design. Calm, creative and highly hands-on, this mindful team building activity offers a refreshing way to slow down, collaborate and enjoy something beautiful together.
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Seasonal Nerikiri With Flower Motif
With white bean paste, sugar, mizuame, shiratamako and natural food coloring
Seasonal Nerikiri With Nature Motif
With white bean paste, azuki red bean filling, sugar, kanten and natural food coloring
Seasonal Nerikiri With Chef's Design of the Season
With white bean paste, azuki red bean filling, edible gold or silver leaf and natural food coloring
- Minimum Guests 8
- Maximum Guests 20
- Event Duration 2 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.
Outside Reviews for Chef Hiroyo or Resident Chef
Silvia
20 Aug 2026
Such a wonderful introduction to Japanese culture through hands-on culinary workshops. The atmosphere is welcoming and engaging, and knowledgeable instructors like Chef Hiroyo guide you through each step in a way that's approachable even for complete beginners. A memorable and unique experience in NYC!
Event location: New York
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Hiroyo is a Japanese culinary instructor from Hokkaido specializing in decorative sushi. Trained in baking, pastry and traditional Japanese confectionery, she holds Level 1 certification in kazari maki-zushi instruction. She leads hands-on workshops across New York City, teaching guests to transform sushi into colorful, artful designs while sharing Japanese culinary traditions through approachable, creative instruction.
