Explore Japanese home cooking through focused, one-off classes.
Perfect if you’d like to try a specific dish or experience before committing to a full course.

Our Classes

A Taste of Sushi

Learn the fundamentals of sushi-making in a relaxed and approachable way.

  • Sushi rice preparation
  • Simple rolling techniques
  • Ingredient selection and balance

Japanese Set Meal – Fish

Create a balanced ichiju-sansai style meal centred around fish.

  • Main fish dish
  • Complementary side
  • Simple soup

Japanese Set Meal – Meat

A comforting Japanese meal built around seasonal meat dishes.

  • Main meat dish
  • Seasonal side
  • Light soup

Japanese Set Meal – Tofu

A gentle, plant-based Japanese meal with depth and simplicity.

  • Tofu main dish
  • Seasonal vegetable side
  • Soup

Bento Essentials

Learn how to prepare simple, balanced, and visually appealing bento.

  • Core bento components
  • Portion balance
  • Practical preparation tips

Little Chefs: Japanese Cooking

A fun and engaging introduction to Japanese cooking for children.

  • Simple, hands-on recipes
  • Safe kitchen skills
  • Cultural discovery through food

How It Works

  • Small, focused sessions
  • Step-by-step guidance from Aiko
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Ingredients adapted for UK supermarkets

Pricing

Each class is booked individually.
Many students begin with a one-off class and continue their learning through our monthly Ichiju-Sansai course.
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What Our Students Say

“Delicious homemade hosomaki — and easy enough to share with my family.”

— Ellie C., UK

“The steps were clear and easy to follow. I’ve already made the teriyaki tuna again at home, and my family loved it.”

— Charlotte S., UK

“I’d always skipped dashi before, but the lesson made it easy and approachable. My dishes finally tasted authentic Japanese.”

— Stephanie T., UK

“I had tried Japanese recipes before, but this course helped me understand the fundamentals — especially dashi and flavour balance. The lessons were calm, clear and very achievable at home.”

— Online class participant, UK

FAQ

No. A pot, pan, knife and basic utensils are plenty.

Yes. Ingredients are sourced by the students themselves.

No. Most can be found in regular supermarkets or Asian shops, and I provide reliable substitutions.

Absolutely. The videos are clear, step-by-step, and entirely self-paced.

Once you’ve logged in, you will be redirected to the page with all available recipes. You can also access them via CLASSES or COURSES in the top menu bar on a computer, or via the hamburger menu in the top corner on a mobile.
Unlocked recipes will be fully accessible to you.

We currently accept credit card payments (via Stripe).

Yes. All recipes and pages are optimized for smartphones, tablets, and desktop devices.

Absolutely. Each recipe is designed with simple steps and clear instructions so beginners can enjoy cooking with confidence.