Japanese Home Cooking Class for Two

Japanese Home Cooking Class for Two

Bring the flavours of Japan into your own kitchen in this private Japanese Home Cooking Class for two. Guided by Chef Sam Gowing, you’ll learn authentic family recipes, traditional cooking techniques and everyday skills to recreate healthy Japanese meals at home confidently.

Discover the foundations of everyday Japanese home cooking. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare authentic family-style dishes using simple ingredients and traditional techniques. Master crispy chicken karaage, create perfectly balanced sesame dressings, prepare classic miso soup from scratch, and cook flawless Japanese rice. These are the comforting recipes enjoyed in Japanese homes every day and are easy to recreate in your own kitchen.

What you’ll learn

• Chicken karaage with yuzu mayonnaise
• Spinach goma-ae with toasted sesame dressing
• Japanese cucumber and wakame salad
• Traditional miso soup with tofu and wakame
• Steamed Japanese rice

How to Book

This private class is available by appointment only to ensure a personalised experience.

To secure your spot:

1. Email us here to confirm your preferred date(s) and availability.

2. Once confirmed, complete your booking by purchasing the class via the cart and checkout.

We recommend booking well in advance to avoid disappointment, especially for weekend or holiday dates.

Booking Policy

• Full payment is required to secure your booking.
• Private cooking classes are tailored exclusively for your booking, with menus planned and fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced specifically for your class.
• All bookings are non-refundable.
• One date change may be offered at Byron Bay Cooking School’s discretion if requested more than 14 days before your scheduled class, subject to availability.
• Cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled class, including no-shows, are not eligible for a refund or transfer.
• If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your booking to another person by notifying us before the class.

Please note: As a boutique cooking school with limited class availability, each booking reserves an exclusive date that cannot usually be rebooked at short notice. Fresh ingredients are sourced and class preparation begins well in advance. Thank you for supporting our small Australian business.

By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Terms & Conditions and Booking Policy.