easy
3 hours
No special fitness level required, just enthusiasm for cooking and trying new foods.
Discover the bold flavors of Burmese cuisine in a lively, hands-on cooking class with Chef Sara. Learn authentic techniques, taste your creations, and enjoy an engaging cultural experience.
Berkeley • Sat, Aug 30
Join Chef Sara for a vibrant 3-hour cooking class that explores the bold flavors of Burmese cuisine. Create beloved dishes like Khowsay and Burmese Eggplant while learning valuable cooking techniques. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, delicious snacks, and the opportunity to savor your creations—all in a fun, informative setting!
3 hours
Berkeley Kitchen - 1509 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709.
The flavors of Burmese cuisine are bold and unique. Join Chef Sara for an evening of creating some of the nation's favorite dishes! This class can easily be adapted to accomodate vegetarian and vegan diets.
Each class will begin with a lecture from the chef about the day’s theme and recipes. After this introduction, the group will break up into smaller teams, and start working on the recipes in the class menu. A snack will be served at the beginning of class, and you will be eating the dishes you make at the end of class. You are welcome to eat as much as you’d like in class, though unfortunately, our zoning permit does not allow us to have students take food home.
• Masks are optional • COVID protocols are subject to change to reflect local and state mandates.
• Close toed shoes are mandatory. High heels, open toed shoes, sandals, flip flops are NOT allowed in the kitchen. • Shoulder-length hair or longer needs to be worn back and away from your face; we have plenty of hair ties in the kitchen for you to use and keep. • Feel free to bring a favorite apron or a knife you want to practice with but know that we will supply aprons and all the tools you need for use during class.
Please take a look at the class menu. If you think you might be allergic to anything on the menu, please indicate it on your class registration and if you have a concern, get in touch and we can double check the ingredient list classes@kitchenonfire.com.
We whole-heartedly invite class participants (who are 21 and older) to bring any wine or beer they would like to enjoy during class for personal consumption. Kitchen on Fire employees cannot open or serve beverages you bring into the kitchen. We cannot sell or distribute alcohol and we uphold ABC regulations. No minor can drink and we cannot have intoxicated students attending a class.
Chef Sara has been in the culinary industry for the last 25 years. She has been hosting cooking classes for two decades. Her teaching style is very simple, and her cooking classes are very informative. Students go home with tons of knowledge about Different spices and how to use them to balance out flavors. Chef Sara will also give lots of tips about what to look for when buying ingredients for your recipes. Chef Sara is charismatic, friendly, and fun to be with. Come join her class to learn how to cook delicious meals with some helpful techniques.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before to settle in and get the most out of the class.
Come hungry—participants will taste and enjoy their dishes during the class.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, as cooking involves hands-on prep.
Feel free to ask Chef Sara about Burmese ingredients and techniques for a richer experience.
Burmese cuisine reflects centuries of cultural exchange, combining influences from neighboring countries and colonial history.
Using locally sourced ingredients helps reduce carbon footprint, supporting sustainable practices.
Clothing suitable for cooking that can get a little messy.
Helpful to keep your clothes clean during food prep.
For jotting down recipes or tips from Chef Sara.
Stay hydrated during the class as it can be lively and fun.