Fun 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...

The secrets to creating your own handmade sushi are revealed in this exciting cooking class from Chef Vivian and Michi. Even if you've never touched a sushi knife, you'll be a master of ricing and rolling by the end of the lesson! Learn to create perfect sushi rice and turn it into a spicy tuna roll filled with fresh tuna, cooling cucumber and spicy sauce. You'll also prepare a vegetable hand roll using carrots, cucumbers, avocado and shiitake mushrooms fo...

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...

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...

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...

Practice the fundamentals of crafting handmade sushi from start to finish in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Danh. You'll learn the secrets to recreating some of your Japanese favorites while mastering valuable new culinary skills.Start off strong by learning to make wonderfully crispy crab rangoons alongside a delectable sweet chili sauce. Next, get a lesson in knife skills while preparing fresh cucumber, avocado and imitation crab for a classic Cal...

Bring your budding chefs into the kitchen for an introductory sushi session in a cooking class where kids run the restaurant! Chef Vivian and Michi are on deck to show your little gourmets how to create their own versions of sushi rolls and a selection of sweet and savory sides. They'll start by assembling a classic miso soup peppered with tofu and warm scallions before crafting a double dose of sushi goodness, dragon rolls featuring shrimp tempura and Cal...

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...

Learn how to fill your Easter baskets and dessert tables with sweet treats in this cooking class. Chef Vivian and Michi join forces to show you how to create delicious desserts. Begin with a crunchy Easter Oreo bark filled with white chocolate chips, M&M candies and sprinkles. Next is a no-bake fruit tart with cream cheese, homemade whipped cream and graham crackers. End this sweet session with Easter egg-shaped alfajores filled with decadent dulce de...