Discover authentic Japanese cuisine in a fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Kym. Learn to make classic dishes like Okonomiyaki and Yakitori while uncovering the stories behind each flavor.
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The Cooking Professor
Discover authentic Japanese cuisine in a fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Kym. Learn to make classic dishes like Okonomiyaki and Yakitori while uncovering the stories behind each flavor.
The Cooking Professor delivers hands‑on cooking classes and culinary workshops designed for home cooks, families, and food lovers. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the business offers a wide range of experiences that span global cuisines — from Japanese ramen and sushi to Moroccan street food, Italian pasta and gnocchi, Spanish paella and churros, and a variety of baking and cheese‑making workshops.
Classes are structured for different age groups and formats: adult workshops (often noted as suitable for ages 14 and up), parent & child sessions for younger learners (examples include ages 4–14 and 8–16), junior kids’ programs, and long table dinner events. Many workshops are chef‑led and hands‑on; for example, the French patisserie class highlights Chef Kym Chambers as an instructor for choux pastry.
Offerings include technical skill sessions—such as beginners knife skills, sourdough baking, cheese making (mozzarella and burrata), and sausage workshops—alongside cuisine‑specific cooking classes for Thai, Korean, Filipino, Chinese dumplings, Indian banquet classics, and more. Events also feature communal dining experiences with live music or themed entertainment for longer evening events.
The Cooking Professor emphasizes practical learning, shared meals, and accessible recipes so participants can replicate techniques at home. Each class lists age suitability and detailed menus, making it straightforward to choose the right experience for families, teens, or adult learners.
Tours Offered
40 experiences
Hands‑on workshops and dinners
Ages Served
Ages 4+
Family and adult classes available
Cuisine Variety
Global flavours
From Japanese to Moroccan
Class Types
Workshops & dinners
Short classes to long table events
Find a workshop for every skill level — from kids’ baking to advanced pasta and professional pastry techniques. Book via The Adventure Collective listing.
Arrive early
Get settled before the class starts to maximize your learning experience.
Bring an apron
Protect your clothes while chopping and cooking traditional dishes.
Ask questions
Use the opportunity to learn cooking tips and cultural insights from Chef Kym.
Enjoy the process
Focus on the fun of making food and trying new flavors, not just perfection.
Apron
Protect your clothes while preparing food.
Tea towel or cloth
Keep your hands and workspace dry while cooking.
Comfortable shoes
Stay comfortable while standing and moving around in the kitchen.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on recipes and techniques to try at home.