Adult & Family Classes

Japanese Surf & Turf

Saturday, May 9: 5–8pm

In Japanese cuisine, balancing flavors from land and sea is a foundational principle, and this class brings that harmony to life. Chef Gill will guide you from curious to accomplished in this fun and satisfying evening of Japanese Surf & Turf favorites. In this hands-on experience, you'll prepare a delicious menu that includes:

  • Flank Steak with Miso Butter

  • Crispy Shrimp Bao Buns

  • Sake-Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms

Build next-level Japanese technique, cook and learn alongside fellow food lovers, then gather at our communal table to enjoy every bite together.

$135 per person (adult class)


Spring Brunch

3 SPOTS LEFT!
Sunday, May 10: 10am–1pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day, treat a friend, or simply make the most of spring with a beautiful brunch you’ll learn to create under the guidance of Chef Melissa. This fresh, seasonal menu brings together bright flavors and crowd-pleasing favorites you’ll want to make again and again:

  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Strawberry Syrup

  • Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata

  • Herb Roasted Sweet Potato Hash

  • Shaved Spring Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Skip the crowded restaurant and gather around our communal table for a relaxed, memorable experience—this special class takes place on Mother’s Day, so plan ahead.

$125 per person (for adults and ages 15+)


Jellycat (All Ages Class)

2 SPOTS LEFT!
Saturday, May 16: 10am–12pm

Inspired by the viral plush trend of the wildly popular Jellycat, this fun class turns the craze into real-life baking. Chef Karen will guide you through creating and decorating your own whimsical cake while learning a range of techniques that capture the soft, playful look Jellycat fans love. It’s equal parts creative project and sweet treat!

$95 per person (mixed class; children ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult)


Korean BBQ

50% FULL
Saturday, May 16: 5–8pm

Experience the bold, vibrant flavors of Korean BBQ—back with an updated menu! Chef Gill will share the secrets behind what makes these classic dishes so deliciously addictive: the perfect marinade, the art of balancing sweet, salty, and smoky, and the stir-fry techniques that bring it all together. Cook your way through an incredible meal, then pull up a seat at our big communal table and enjoy every last bite together. On the updated menu:

  • Korean Short Ribs

  • Japchae Stir-Fry

  • Kimchi Pancakes

  • Banchan

  • Hotteok Dessert

There's a reason this class always sells out—come see what all the sizzle is about!

$135 per person (adult class)


The Wild Table:
Spring Edition

Sunday, May 17: 4:30–7:30pm

Spring brings a wave of ingredients most people walk past—garlic scapes, tender pea shoots, rhubarb, ramps, radishes with their greens still attached. In this immersive experience, you’ll learn how to turn unfamiliar produce into vibrant, nourishing meals with confidence. Under the guidance of Chef Ashley, you’ll cook several approachable spring recipes together, focusing on repeatable methods you can use with whatever is in season. On the menu:

  • Soufflé Clouds with Wild Greens and Gruyère

  • Wild Allium Compound Butter over Seared Chicken Breast

  • Radish, Oyster Mushroom, and Asparagus Fritto Misto with Homemade Saffron Aioli

  • Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

Fresh, local, fleeting. Join us for this hands-on cooking class that just might change how you see spring ingredients—you’ll never look at a bunch of radishes the same way again.

$125 per person (adult class)


Handmade Pasta:
Gnocchi & Gnudi

Saturday, May 30: 5–8pm

Get into a gnocchi and gnudi groove with a night devoted to making these Italian classics from scratch—and having a blast while doing it! Chef Melissa guides you step by step through these beloved dishes, from pillowy potato gnocchi to delicate ricotta gnudi, with plenty of tips you’ll actually use again. On the menu:

  • Gnocchi with Sun Dried Tomato and Spinach Sauce

  • Gnudi with Burst Cherry Tomato Butter Sauce

  • Shredded Caesar Salad

  • Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Bring a favorite bottle of wine, roll up your sleeves, and settle in for a lively, hands-on evening that ends around our communal table. Come with friends, make it a date night, or join solo—either way, you’ll leave with new skills and a menu worth repeating.

$125 per person (adult class)


Bento Box for All

Sunday, May 31: 4–7pm

Build your own bento box—part meal, part art project, and all-around crowd-pleaser! Chef Gill brings the centuries-old Japanese tradition to life, showing how a simple, portable meal becomes something creative, personal, and seriously fun to assemble. Bento has evolved into a modern favorite that blends practicality with eye-catching presentation. People still compete over the most inventive designs—but this class has zero intimidation factor. On the bento menu:

  • Steamed Veggie Dumplings

  • Soba Noodles

  • California Rolls

  • Chicken Katsu

Bring your creativity and leave with the skills to make a new favorite go-to. This all-ages class invites everyone to learn and enjoy a meal for the ages, updated for today.

$105 per person (ages 8+; children under 15 must attend with a registered adult)


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Chinese Takeout

SOLD OUT: SAT MAY 2: 5–8pm

Elevated comfort food, expert guidance, great company. Chef Melissa's Saturday evening class transforms Chinese takeout classics—a uniquely evolved American fusion with roots stretching back to the California Gold Rush—into dishes you can make brilliantly at home. No experience needed, just an appetite for a genuinely fun night. The menu you'll make includes:

  • Egg Rolls

  • General Tso's Chicken (Tofu option)

  • Vegetable Fried Rice

  • Stir-Fry Garlic Green Beans

The evening ends around our communal table, enjoying what you made. Whether it's date night, friends night out, or a solo adventure, you'll leave satisfied and skilled. Fortune favors the hungry—book today!

$125 per person (adult class)


Family Baking:
Rainbow Cakes

SOLD OUT: SAT, MAY 30: 9–10:15am

Spend a fun Saturday morning with your budding little chef (ages 3–6) making and baking the most spectacular cake they’ve ever seen! Chef Afi guides you and your child step by step as you add color to the batter, swirl it together, bake, and frost the finished cake. Kids will thrill to the big reveal: the rainbow inside their handmade, tie-dye–style cake. It’s a class full of picture-worthy moments, made even sweeter by the pride of baking their very own cake at such a young age—an accomplishment they’ll remember. Registration covers one child + one adult, with the option to add a sibling or friend.

$65 per family: 1 child ages 3–6 + 1 adult
(with $25 option to add additional participant)

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Immerse yourself in a 3-hour culinary experience led by a professional chef

Celebrate special occasions with a personalized menu designed by our chefs, including seasonal ingredients and catering to your dietary needs and requests.

Cooking brings people together, and our private events are perfect for friends, families, team-building, and much more. Get hands-on in our kitchen, or simply enjoy the experience as our chefs guide you through each step. The best part, of course, is eating! Your guests will sit down at our beautiful communal table in our loft-like space and share a unique and private dining experience.

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