easy
3 hours
No special fitness required; participants should be able to stand and participate comfortably for the duration.
Join Chef Eden in Berkeley for a hands-on kimchi-making class that unlocks the secrets of traditional Korean fermentation. Perfect for foodies and travelers eager to learn, this workshop blends culture, flavor, and fun.
Berkeley • Sun, June 19
Join Chef Eden for a hands-on, three-hour kimchi-making class at Berkeley Kitchen. Discover the art of fermentation and create delicious dishes like kimchi fried rice and kimchi stew. Enjoy a collaborative cooking experience, savor your creations, and unleash your culinary creativity in a fun, supportive environment. Happy cooking awaits!
3 hours
Berkeley Kitchen
Join Chef Eden as she guides you through the tools and techniques needed to ferment this beloved Korean staple from scratch. You'll not only learn how to make your own kimchi, but also how to incorporate it into crowd-pleasing dishes like kimchi fried rice and bacon-topped kimchi deviled eggs.
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
• 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 Eden’s cuisine is inspired by a lifetime of travel to China, India, Europe, and Southeast Asia where she lived for a year after graduating from UC Berkeley.
Chef Eden was most recently the executive chef of Anaviv Catering and Events as well as Anaviv’s Table but decided to switch her career towards the classroom after discovering her passion for teaching while volunteering as an instructor for the Plant to Plate Internship Program. Chef Eden’s motivation is to awaken the chef inside all of us and to bring our inner creativity to the kitchen.
Workshops start promptly; arriving early ensures you get set up and settled before the hands-on segment.
You’ll be standing and moving for three hours, so dress comfortably and wear shoes with good support.
Bring a clean, sealable container to take your kimchi home safely and keep it fresh.
Proper fermentation temperature is key—adhere to Chef Eden’s guidance for best results at home.
Berkeley is known for its innovative food culture and the pivotal role local fermentation has played in its culinary identity.
Chef Eden emphasizes sustainable ingredient sourcing and zero-waste practices throughout the workshop.
Protects your clothes during the hands-on preparation.
For safely transporting your homemade kimchi.
Helpful for jotting down recipes and fermentation tips.
Ensures safety and comfort while cooking and standing.