Bay Area
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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Croissants Crafted by Hand

$99
Cooking Class
$99
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4.5
43 Reviews
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Next Date: Wed, Feb 12th at 9:00AM & other times
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Mexican Fiesta for Kids

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Kids will craft mouth-watering Mexican favorites for a feast that's sure to be a party. Little chefs will have fun creating a Mexican-inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Parsati will guide your kids through four recipes that are perfect for any occasion from birthdays to family gatherings. They'll...
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5.0
311 Reviews
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Next Date: Wed, Feb 12th at 3:00PM & other times
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Team Building Activity

An Italian Experience

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Explore the culinary delights of Italy and the Mediterranean with your colleagues. In this Italian team building class, you’ll work alongside your colleagues to prepare unique and satisfying dishes from Italy and Spain, from antipasta to handmade pasta and slow-cooked beef to a sweet, decadent dessert. Chef...
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Chef James
4.8
351 Reviews
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
Next Date: Wed, Feb 12th at 6:00PM & other times
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4.8
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Next Date: Sun, Feb 16th & other times
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$119
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$119
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4.8
86 Reviews
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Next Date: Tue, Feb 18th & other times
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351 Reviews
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4.9
439 Reviews
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4.8
28 Reviews
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Next Date: Thu, Feb 13th, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times
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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