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4.9
(15 reviews)

Chef Motoko

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Chef Motoko
Verified chef
15 Reviews
Chef Motoko is a Japanese chef and author who specializes in invigorating, flavorful, and unique Japanese cuisine. Chef Motoko prides herself on her beautiful vegetable garden from where she sources many of her ingredients. She often picks the vegetables the day of the class; some of which are less well known outside of Japan. Her teaching style is unpretentious, friendly, and easy to understand.
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The Mastery of Spanish Fare

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join a professional chef and transform authentic ingredients into traditional favorites. Learn how to make one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will teach you new cooking skills as you make an incredible paella along with other Spanish favorites from scratch. First,...
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4.4
38 Reviews
Campbell
Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th at 12:00PM & other times
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Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145
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$145
Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
4.8
182 Reviews
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Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th at 6:00PM & other times
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Flavors of Beijing

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Explore the unique flavors of Chinese Shandong cuisine with Chef Wen. Immerse yourself in the traditions of this world-famous cuisine with Chef Wen as you learn how to craft traditional dishes brimming with flavor. Master the art of Chinese cooking as you work your way through four classic dishes. First, make a...
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Chef Wen
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th at 6:00PM & other times
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Signature Classic Creole Cuisine

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Enjoy a comforting meal with classic Creole flavors from the South. Discover authentic Creole cooking in this decadent private chef meal as Chef Karen takes you on a tour of traditional favorites. Begin with shrimp boil skewers with sausage and onions, and crispy buttermilk fried chicken glazed with local honey....
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Chef Karen
4.8
97 Reviews
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Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th & other times
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Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

$60 each
Hibachi Catering
$60
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5.0
5 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th & other times
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Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy a chef-crafted Thanksgiving spread, ready to savor with your family at home. Chef Esh-Marie’s Thanksgiving drop-off menu captures the flavors of the season with dishes crafted to perfection. Each course brings a touch of comfort and luxury to your holiday table, allowing you to relax and enjoy. This...
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Chef Esh-Marie
4.9
22 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Thu, Jul 10th & other times
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Exploring the Mission District

$79
Food Tour
$79
Discover the culinary secrets that lie at the heart of a cherished San Francisco neighborhood. Explore the Mission District’s vibrant food scene during a San Francisco food tour that uncovers a rich immigrant heritage through art, architecture and bold flavors. Originally shaped by Irish, German and Italian...
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5.0
15 Reviews
San Francisco (Mission District)
Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th at 11:00AM & other times
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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

$95
Food Tour
$95
Discover the cultural hub of San Francisco's Chinatown and Little Italy. On this food tour, you'll explore all that San Francisco has to offer as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy's best restaurants, bakeries and more. An experienced guide will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts about the area,...
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5.0
26 Reviews
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Next Date: Wed, Jul 9th at 10:30AM & other times
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North Beach Gems

$75
Food Tour
$75
Sample Italian food, meet locals and more while discovering San Francisco's vibrant North Beach district. In this food-focused walking tour, Guide Blandina will introduce you to the exciting and historic North Beach neighborhood nestled in the city of San Francisco. As you meander through the streets, Blandina will...
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Guide Blandina
5.0
10 Reviews
San Francisco (North Beach)
Next Date: Wed, Jul 9th at 11:00AM & other times
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Great for Groups of 10-20

Creative Cooking Challenge

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Assemble your team and get ready to bring the heat for a thrilling cooking challenge. Challenge your crew to an exciting team building cooking class with an expert chef where everyone will break into smaller teams to put their culinary skills to the ultimate test in an Iron Chef-inspired cooking competition. Begin...
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4.4
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Holiday Cookie Decorating Duel

$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Create a new tradition with your team through an immersive holiday cookie decorating event. Gather your group for this festive team building cookie-decorating event hosted on-site in your office as Chef Esh-Marie leads you through beautiful culinary decorating techniques and an exciting cookie board challenge. Your...
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4.9
22 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Thu, Jul 10th at 7:00PM & other times
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Authentic Fettuccine and Ravioli

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$39/Person
Virtually join Chef Davide in Tivoli, Italy for a truly authentic and unique epicurean experience. In this live interactive online cooking class, Chef Davide will join you virtually from just outside of Rome, Italy to teach you how to master some of the most iconic Italian recipes, including silky ribbons of handmade...
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5.0
1026 Reviews
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Next Date: Mon, Jul 7th, 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET & other times
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Essentials of Sushi Rolling

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
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4.9
415 Reviews
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Next Date: Mon, Jul 7th, 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET & other times
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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...
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Chef Angela-Michelle
4.9
453 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Tue, Jul 8th, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Motoko THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry 6 slide
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Japanese Pancakes and Stir Fry

$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn how to prepare an authentic Japanese-style pancake with Chef Motoko. Chef Motoko will introduce you to a delightful dish, known as okonomiyaki, that will wow your senses. In this class, you will learn all about an extraordinary pancake. The okonomiyaki is a traditional Japanese-style pancake that you will be...
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Chef Motoko
4.9
15 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Rice Bowl Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Rice Bowl 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Rice Bowl 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Rice Bowl 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Japanese Rice Bowl 5 slide
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Japanese Rice Bowl

$110
Cooking Class
$110
Discover new ways to enjoy sushi rice with Chef Motoko. Sushi rice isn’t only for nigiri or maki rolls but is a foundation for many meals in Japan. Chef Motoko’s recipes are based around the Japanese philosophy of soshoku, or frugal meal. Traditionally made up of a soup, a side dish and rice, this style of eating...
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Chef Motoko
4.9
15 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Soba Noodles and Tempura Bay Area Cooking Class: Soba Noodles and Tempura 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Soba Noodles and Tempura 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Soba Noodles and Tempura 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Soba Noodles and Tempura 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Soba Noodles and Tempura 6 slide
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Soba Noodles and Tempura

$110
Cooking Class
$110
Enjoy the juxtaposition of noodles and crispy vegetables in this light meal. Master the preparation of buckwheat noodles, a gluten-free staple of most Japanese diets. You will learn the correct cooking and rinsing techniques as well as a recipe for a savory dipping sauce. Chef Motoko will also share her secret for...
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Chef Motoko
4.9
15 Reviews
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REVIEWS

Chef Motoko's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 15 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Motoko

Samer D.

Samer

03/08/20
Motoko is amazing! She is such a kind and patient person who has great passion and skill as a chef and teacher. She came fully prepared and carried out the class as promised. I highly recommend her.
03/08/20
Jason A.

Jason

11/22/19
Thanks! It was a great experience.
11/22/19
Susan

Susan

07/30/19
It was a delight to have Chef Motoko in our home. She is very knowledgeable, my husband and I highly recommend her. The food was delicious and we learned so much. We had a wonderful experience.
07/30/19