Date Night Cooking Classes in Tampa

Enjoy a lesson in the traditional Japanese art of bento box preparation in a unique cooking class with Chef Vivian and Chef Michi. They'll bring an age-old custom into the modern day with a selection of flavorful recipes perfectly matched for an authentic bento box experience. In this course, you'll create gyoza, savory dumplings filled with beef and cabbage, seasoned with scallions and ginger. You'll also make a refreshing Japanese potato salad, peppered...

In this unique cooking class, you’ll learn how to create incredible, steaming bowls of ramen from scratch. Chef Vivian and Chef Michi will teach you, step by step, how to make traditional ramen noodles and authentic broth. First, you’ll craft the noodles and learn how to prepare savory pork or tofu chashu. You’ll then brew the broth, mixing a variety of ingredients to create perfect umami flavor. As an added bonus, you’ll learn how to make onigiri:...

In this hands-on sushi class with Chef Ricky, you will learn how to prepare three popular sushi rolls and more from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored Japanese sushi-making techniques. Some of the sushi rolls you can look forward to crafting include a classic California roll, a spicy tuna roll with homemade aioli and a crunchy shrimp tempura roll with sweet soy glaze. Plus, you'll learn how to prepare a fruit sushi temari with c...

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Danh, learn to incorporate artistry and unique ingredients into your sushi-making skill set. You'll make impressive dishes and learn valuable techniques to bring home with you.Begin this advanced sushi preparation course with a twist on nachos featuring seared tuna over crisp wontons topped with tangy salsa. Next, you will create three colorful rolls including a volcano roll, a smoky salmon roll and a tempura-fried...

Explore the glamorous world of House of Gucci with this Italian cooking class. Chef Vivian and Michi have created a menu fit for the likes of fashion royalty from Florence to Milan. Learn how to make a rich sautéed mushroom appetizer along with fresh carpaccio topped with beef tenderloin and a white truffle oil vinaigrette. Next is homemade pasta accompanied by a Parmigiano cream sauce. End this luxurious meal with a classic Italian espresso and homemade...

Join Chef Ricky for an interactive cooking class where you'll learn how to make pasta from scratch and fresh ricotta to use in a few timeless Italian dishes. First, you'll learn to prepare a traditional shrimp scampi with a light white wine sauce and fresh herbs. Then, layer your homemade pasta and ricotta cheese into a decadent lasagne al forno, a simplified yet elegant take on the classic lasagne. Then you'll sharpen your knife skills as you learn to pre...

Travel to Peru while leaving your passport at home as you learn how to craft authentic and homemade Peruvian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chefs Vivian and Michi. Learn how to prepare four-courses of traditional Peruvian fare beginning with a creamy yellow huancaína with onion and Peruvian chiles, and a classic quinoa and bean ceviche soaked in lime and spices. Then, you'll learn how to make a hearty pachamanca marinated meat wrapped in bana...

In this fun cooking class, you'll learn from the talented Chef Ricky how to make the perfect ramen soup with fresh, handmade noodles along with several other classic Asian dishes. Start by filling steamed bao buns with savory pork belly and pickled cucumbers. Then, learn the best methods to make homemade ramen noodles paired with stock and ramen toppings, including menma, which are seasoned bamboo shoots, and ajitama, which are seasoned soft-boiled eggs. F...

Perfection is key in this hands-on cooking class as Chefs Vivian and Michi teach you how to carefully craft Japanese bento boxes. You'll begin by preparing sticky and hearty beef gyoza dumplings full of cabbage, scallions and ginger, and a classic Japanese potato salad with refreshing cucumbers and dill. Then, you'll delicately prepare and plate a seasoned shio salmon with leafy bok choy and asparagus. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a traditional daifuku ri...

Treat yourself to a French culinary adventure in a cooking class where gourmet is the only way! Chef Vivian and Michi are on board to show you authentic techniques for preparing a one-of-a-kind selection of regional French favorites. Representing Northern France, ratatouille, featuring slices of garden-fresh squash, tomatoes and eggplant. For fine coastal flavor, prepare fresh bouillabaisse in your choice of seafood or vegetarian versions. You'll also crea...

Join Chef Vivian and Michi for a positively pink cooking class featuring an elevated menu inspired by the iconic Barbie brand. Focusing on vibrant ingredients and creative techniques, you'll learn how to transform a simple meal into a work of art. Start by blending garbanzo beans and garlic for a creamy hummus made bright pink by beetroot. Then, learn to cook a mouthwatering, raspberry-glazed beef tenderloin to perfection before topping it with a refreshin...