Japanese Feast @ Islington HQ

London, England

Japanese Feast @ Islington HQ

A riot of flavour and colour

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Date

Thu, Oct 16

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Join an immersive two-hour cooking class where you'll master the art of Japanese cuisine. Create mouthwatering dishes like miso soup, gyoza, and nasu dengaku, while honing your knife skills and flavor balancing techniques. Enjoy your culinary creations at the chef's table, complete with a digital recipe pack to recreate the experience at home.

Rustle up an eclectic, utterly delicious mix of dishes from across Japan in this unforgettable class. From an umami-packed miso soup and velvety soft nasu dengaku to outrageously good gyoza and sticky rice, this is a feast for all the senses.

Duration

2 hours

What you’ll do:

Rustle up miso soup using traditional dashi powder, kombu and premium dried shiitake mushrooms.
Sharpen your knife skills by creating next-level garnishes: perfectly diced silken tofu, thinly sliced spring onion and wakame.
Transform a humble aubergine into nasu dengaku – an outrageously silky, sticky bake.
Get to grips with gyoza. Learn the secret to creating a flavour-packed dumpling filling, fold and shape your own gyozas, then fry for crispy bottoms before steaming to perfection.
Perfect a ponzu dipping sauce and learn the art of balancing flavour.
Unlock the secrets to creating Japanese-style sticky rice.
Take a seat at our chef’s table to tuck into your Japanese feast.

What you’ll eat & drink:

Traditional dashi
Lip-smacking miso soup
Aromatic pork, prawn & cabbage gyoza
Next-level nasu dengaku
Miso, sake & mirin glaze
Ponzu dipping sauce
Japanese-style sticky rice
A complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival (or a soft drink, if you prefer)
Water is provided throughout and you’re welcome to purchase wine, beer, spirits & mixers, cocktails and softs from our drinks menu.

What to expect:

All ingredients, equipment and aprons will be provided.
Easy-to-follow demos, led by our expert teaching chef.
You’ll work in pairs to recreate the dishes at your cooking stations.
Tuck into your Japanese feast around our chef's table (or pack a box to take home, if you prefer).
A digital recipe pack with everything you need to recreate the magic at home.

Additional info

You don’t have to be part of a pair to book. If you’re flying solo, you may be paired up with another person.
The duration of the class includes teaching demos and hands-on cooking, as well as time to tuck into delicious dishes at our chef’s table.
Only those who are actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School. Sadly, we are unable to accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends and family.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early

Give yourself 10 minutes before class to get settled and familiarize yourself with the kitchen layout.

Wear Comfortable Clothing

Dress in clothes you don’t mind getting a little flour or sauce on during prep.

Bring an Appetite

You’ll be tasting multiple dishes, so come hungry to fully enjoy the flavors you create.

Follow Hygiene Guidelines

Wash hands thoroughly before starting the class to maintain a clean cooking environment.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Urban bird species such as house sparrows and blackbirds can be spotted in Islington’s green spaces.

History

Islington has a rich history as a former market town and is now a culturally diverse London borough with a vibrant food scene.

Conservation

The cooking school emphasizes sustainable sourcing of ingredients, supporting local suppliers and minimizing waste where possible.

Master Japanese Cuisine: Hands-On Cooking Class in London’s Islington

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