WORLDWIDE · COOKING CLASSES
Good cooking classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Learn to make xiao long bao, Taiwanese beef noodles, cucumber salad, and bubble milk tea in a friendly Taipei cooking class.
“It was an amazing experience got to create a wonderful lunch an we got a nice keepsake to go home of our recipe book”
Learn to make Taiwanese soup dumplings, vermicelli, tofu salad, and bubble tea in a friendly Taipei cooking class.
“The staff were all amazing and lovely, our teacher was hands on and super helpful. Would recommend and suggest for all who come to taiwan.”
Cook sushi or Kyoto Obanzai in Emika’s home, enjoy matcha and local drinks, and visit a neighborhood market during this private three-hour class.
“It was a very fun experience and to learn a lot of different techniques on how to cook Japanese dishes, I would highly recommend”
Learn to make xiao long bao, smashed cucumber salad, and bubble milk tea in Taipei with an English-speaking chef in a small two-hour class.
“The class was okay, the dumpling recipe was faulty, too much gel was added, so the dumplings were gel dumplings instead of soup dumplings, which rendered them inedible. Furthermore, we were told that photos of the class would be Read more”
Learn whether Taipei’s 2.5-hour cooking class is worth $65, with Xiao Long Bao, pork soup, bubble tea, English instruction, and family tips.
“This class with CookingFunTaiwan was great. The staff spoke English well and were attentive, helpful, and professional. Our class was 8 people and though the staff had multiple people to look after the class didn't feel rushed and I felt they Read more”
Bake scones, cakes, jam, and clotted cream in a private Stratford-upon-Avon class, then enjoy a full afternoon tea with bubbly.
“Hands-on cooking class takes the mystery out of clotted cream and scones. Plus you get to make jam and other treats. The group was three people, and the venue didn't look like it would accommodate more than five, so a small group is assured. The host is very knowledgeable and approachable, so cooks of all experience levels will feel at home. You are given a booklet with the recipes, so no need to take notes.”
Cook Osaka favorites, prepare matcha, and add sake tasting in a friendly small-group class near Osaka Castle for $65.69.
“Super authentic cooking class. Host was so sweet and made sure we were having fun the entire time. Great experience and exactly what we were looking for when we booked.”
Make gua bao, lu rou fan, and boba from scratch in a small Taipei class with CookInn Taiwan, then enjoy your homemade street-food meal.
“We had a great time and got to learn to cook some of our favorite dishes. Fun, informative and easy for everyone. Highly recommend!”
Make xiao long bao, pork thick soup, and bubble milk tea in Taipei with a friendly small-group cooking class and recipes to take home.
“Must do experience in Taipei! Made some of the best soup dumplings and bubble tea I have ever had. Definitely walked away with some appreciation for Taiwanese cooking and some cool recipes to make at home. Really enjoyed the class and the hands on experience.”
Make onigiri, miso soup, and matcha with local Hiroshima mothers near Peace Park in a friendly 90-minute cooking class.
“This was an amazing experience! Midori picked us up from our hotel and took us to Weiko's lovely home (then dropped us back at the end!). Our two hosts were incredible, spoke excellent English and had set up a play area for our two younRead more”
Learn to make Taiwanese xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli, tofu salad, and bubble tea in a small Taipei cooking class.
“Our group consisted of adults and children from the USA, Canada, and Japan. The staff was multilingual and kept everyone lockstep. Vivian spoke Japanese and Lin Ling spoke English. The experience was clean, fun, and delicious. You Read more”
Make Taiwanese Xiao Long Bao and local dishes in a friendly Taipei cooking class with English support, small groups, and a taste of home cooking.
“The cooking class was just what I was hoping for. We learned how to cook local food popular food and talked about culture and eating habits. Food we cooked was amazing, I would recommend it.”
Cook Japanese home dishes, okonomiyaki, or bento, then make matcha with a local chef near Osaka Castle for $64.
“the experience for my girls was a hit. the conductor / teacher was the best, enthusiastic, and happy her techniques came through well but you can tell she loves teaching and cooking hope she does other classes for my next trip”
Bake pineapple and mung bean cakes in Taipei, then pair your treats with Taiwanese oolong tea in this friendly 2.5-hour class.
“The class was so well done, the instructor was patient and gave clear instructions. Our final scallion crackers and pineapple cakes were beautifully packaged for us to take home along with our lovely recipes. One of the best “treat yoself” experiences I have had!”
Cook sushi and gyoza in a Yokohama home, then enjoy matcha, manga art, and tatami-room hospitality with a local host.
“Yuka est une hôte fantastique. L'expérience était très agréable, nous avons aimé découvrir le Japon à travers son art du dessin, ses thés et sa cuisine. En plus, elle est très aidant sur les autres aspects du voyage. Je recommande vivement.”
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