Cooking Classes

Cooking classes are taught in Hiroko's private home kitchen which can accommodate 6-14 students. The culinary atelier offers several kinds of classes including French, Italian, Chakaiseki (the formal meal served for Japanese tea ceremony) and the new Washoku, (Japanese traditional cuisine recently added in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.) All classes except guest chef's class are hands-on and participants prepare the dishes together and eat what they make in the class!

Seifu no Chakaiseki Class

Date: April 27th, Saturday, 12:00 PM- 5 PM

April 28th, Monday, 11:00 AM- 4 PM

Class Fee: $125*

What a beautiful cherry blossom season we’re enjoying! As I walk through the neighborhood, I’m delighted to see cherry trees in full bloom, inspiring the flavors and aesthetics of our seasonal cooking.

In March, we celebrated spring by creating a cherry blossom-themed Tenshin Chakaiseki, featuring fresh Tai (red snapper) specially ordered from Tokyo. My sincere thanks to Chef Alex of Daimonji restaurant for preparing the fish with such care—his generous support allowed me to craft a truly delicate Kobujime for the class.

This April, I’ll be preparing a new Tenshin Chakaiseki menu in honor of Shoburo, using fresh, seasonal ingredients that reflect the changing season. I hope you’ll join me for this special culinary experience.

To register, please email hiroko.s.dolly@mac.com. Once your spot is confirmed, please send the class fee via Zelle or Venmo no later than one week prior to the class to reserve your place.

I look forward to sharing the warmth of spring and the joy of seasonal cooking with you in my kitchen!

Wagashi Class with Yasuko Takahashi

Date: April 26th, Saturday, 1:00 PM- 3PM

Class Fee: $40*

We’re also very lucky to welcome Yasuko Takahashi Sensei from Vancouver, B.C., who will be teaching a Wagashi (Japanese sweets) class the day before. In this hands-on workshop, she will guide us through making three beautiful types of Nerikiri: Iwa Tsutsuji, Hana Shobu, and Otoshibumi.

Wagashi Class with Yasuko Takahashi Sensei

Saturday, April 26 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $40

To register, please email hiroko.s.dolly@mac.com. Once your spot is confirmed, please send the class fee via Zelle or Venmo no later than one week prior to the class to reserve your place.

I look forward to sharing the warmth of spring and the joy of seasonal cooking with you in my kitchen!

(*) Registration Fee Required to the first time participant. in addition to the class fee, the first time participant is required to pay the $115 registration fee. This fee includes a culinary apron, beret, kitchen towel, and a recipe folder.