Would you like to host a home party or organise a small community gathering for 5+people? KOTOKOTO Japanese Cookery Classes will come to you!
This taster class is suitable for 5-11 people (including children under 18).
Class: Sushi taster or Seasonal Menu taster
Price: £30 p/p for 5+ people, £20 p/p for 8+ people
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Place: at your home or local community centre
*Time and dates open, can be discussed
*Travelling distance up to 20 miles
*All the ingredients, the recipe and welcome snacks are included.
Sushi Taster;
We will make sushi rice with freshly cooked rice, make sushi rolls (both thin and thick).
Seasonal Menu Taster;
We will cook one of the main dishes (meat, fish or vegan) and make the vegan side dish from the seasonal menu. Plain rice will be freshly cooked on site.
The name KOTOKOTO is onomatopoeic and describes the gentle sounds of simmering. KOTOKOTO Japanese Cookery Classes in Gloucestershire started in January 2022, but the history goes much further back.
I have been passionate about cooking and food since when I was a child and they have been the centre of my life; whether enjoying every school meal or helping my mum and grandmother in the kitchen. It has always brought me joy to cook for friends and family as I know good food is always appreciated and that it brings people together. When I was travelling and living abroad, I got to know different countries by tasting their local food and connected with people from other countries through cooking together. So, it was clear to me that I wanted to teach Japanese cooking when I moved to the U.K. My purpose of KOTOKOTO Japanese cookery classes is to share my passion and inspire you to create authentic, delicious, seasonal and healthy Japanese food so that you can enrich your health and lifestyle.
Hello, my name is Yuri. I was trained in Japanese cooking. I was born and brought up in Japan, but I've been living in the U.K for nearly two decades. Cooking and food are my life-long passion. I started to learn to cook when I was 7 years old and I have been cooking for my family and friends ever since. I've also enjoyed sharing knowledge and experience with other people along the way. Since I moved to the U.K, not only have I embraced the challenge of incorporating unfamiliar British vegetables, but also adopted alternative ingredients as traditional Japanese ingredients are not always available here. Japanese cooking might sound difficult, but it is generally simple to prepare and cook with just a few fresh ingredients and Japanese seasonings. The thing I enjoy most about the classes is meeting people and sharing our experiences of food and life. Another of my passions is gardening, and this includes growing fresh vegetables both for my family and for use in our classes.
I am delighted to welcome you to my kitchen in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire where you are promised an enjoyable and personal experience. I use ingredients that are easy to source so that you can create the dishes easily at home. You will receive the recipe and I'll be happy to answer any questions during and after the class. I offer a variety of classes for all ages.
There are also opportunities for you to join a class as individuals or as a couple. Please check the details and the dates on the downloads.
Duration: 2-2 1/2 hours
Price: £60 per person
You'll make...
one Futomaki (thick roll) and one Hosomaki (thin roll).
You'll learn...
how to prepare and cook rice on a hob, how to make perfect sushi rice, how to make sweet Tamagoyaki (layered egg omelette) , lots of tips to make perfect sushi rolls and how to source and prepare a variety of Japanese ingredients.
Duration: 2 -2 1/2 hours
Price: £60
You'll cook...
a main (choose one for your group from Meat, Fish or Vegan option), seasonal rice or plain rice, a soup with seasonal vegetables (fish-and kelp-based or kelp-based) and a side dish.
You'll learn...
how to prepare and cook Japanese rice on a hob,
how to make stock for a soup from fish and kelp or just kelp and how to source and prepare a variety of Japanese ingredients.
This menu features food which can be prepared in advance and looks really appealing, so it's ideal for entertaining and parties alike
Duration: 2-2 1/2 hours
Price: £60 per person
You'll cook...
salmon mixed sushi with ginger and sesame seeds, cooked chicken rolls with vegetables, and Dashimaki Tamago (layered egg omelette with fish stock).
You'll learn....
how to prepare and cook Japanese rice on a hob and how to source and prepare a variety of Japanese ingredients.
This menu features food that you can prepare before the party, looks great, and will impress your friends and guests!
Duration: 2-2 1/2 hours
Price: £60 per person
You'll cook...
vegan Chirashizushi (mixed sushi with carrots, dried shiitake mushrooms and lotus), cooked vegetables wrapped in deep-fried tofu, simmered vegetables and miso grazed aubergine or other alternative vegetable.
You'll learn...
how to prepare and cook Japanese rice on a hob and how to source and prepare a variety of Japanese ingredients.
This menu features the dishes that are the most popular choices among Japanese children and are simple to prepare - although adults find them delicious as well! This is the ideal class for learning to cook as a family, whatever your age.
Duration: 1 1/2hours
Price: £30 per person
You'll make...
Onigiri (rice balls) with or without fillings, Tamagoyaki (sweet layered egg omelette) and Chicken Karaage (Japanese style deep-fried chicken), accompanied by vegetables in season.
You'll learn...
how to cook Japanese rice on a hob, and also discover some Japanese ingredients.
*please note that children under 18 years need to be accompanied by an adult.
*a minimum number for this class is 4 people.
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