Cooking Class - Traditional Bento Box Favorites

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$ 75 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 2-course meal.


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What You’ll Do

Make beef gyoza and a creamy Japanese potato salad for an authentic bento-style meal.

Create a balanced, bento-style Japanese meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Vivian and Chef Michi. Learn how traditional bento box staples come together with comforting flavors, smart prep and satisfying textures. You’ll start by making gyoza dumplings from scratch, filling them with savory beef and cabbage, then seasoning everything with scallions and ginger for that classic Japanese bite.

To round out your bento box, you’ll prepare a refreshing Japanese potato salad with crisp cucumber and fragrant dill. Leave with new skills, a delicious homemade spread and the confidence to recreate bento favorites anytime.

Beverages are available for purchase to enhance your experience. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 25
  • Meal Courses 2
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Japanese

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Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a husband and wife dynamic culinary duo, each bringing more than 30 years of professional culinary experience to the table. Chef Vivian is a highly respected and lauded private chef, caterer and cooking class instructor. Chef Michi is a master of all things authentic Japanese sushi. Together, Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a culinary force to be reckoned with in the kitchen.

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What You’ll Do

Make beef gyoza and a creamy Japanese potato salad for an authentic bento-style meal.

Create a balanced, bento-style Japanese meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Vivian and Chef Michi. Learn how traditional bento box staples come together with comforting flavors, smart prep and satisfying textures. You’ll start by making gyoza dumplings from scratch, filling them with savory beef and cabbage, then seasoning everything with scallions and ginger for that classic Japanese bite.

To round out your bento box, you’ll prepare a refreshing Japanese potato salad with crisp cucumber and fragrant dill. Leave with new skills, a delicious homemade spread and the confidence to recreate bento favorites anytime.

Beverages are available for purchase to enhance your experience. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 25
  • Meal Courses 2
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Japanese
Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Vivian and Michi

Marissa

Marissa

08 Jan 2026

Cooked some amazing ramen, learned about everything from rice to seasoning to japanese culture. Everyone loved it, my wife and I got this as a holiday gift to her parents and brother. Food turned out amazing everyone really enjoyed the event.
LeeAnn

LeeAnn

06 Jan 2026

Learned how to make fresh pasta! And made and tried Cappacio for the first time. Everything was terrific and hands on. Highly recommend to anyone.
Mary

Mary

29 Dec 2025

We chose the Italian Feast, and it was an unforgettable experience! The two chefs were not only incredibly talented but also warm and caring, which made the entire event feel special. It wasn’t just about amazing food—it was so much fun! My whole team loved every moment. The setting was beautiful, the dishes were absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone—and honestly, I’d do it again in a heartbeat!