Michelin-starred Chef Kenneth has brought his talents to some of the finest restaurants in New York City. After receiving his diploma from The French Culinary Institute, he began an adventure in cuisine that led him from line cook to sous chef to executive chef, with stops at James Beard award-winning restaurants along the way. Sharing his skills with aspiring cooks helps Chef Kenneth keep his own epicurean talents finely tuned.
Chef Highlights
20+ years of culinary experience
Trained in Michelin-star kitchens
Graduated from French Culinary Institute
Specializes in French Cuisine, Guest-Centered Cooking
The fresh flavors and intriguing textures of Asian-Pacific cuisine are on the menu.
This hands-on cooking class is your invitation to add a bounty of authentic Japanese dishes to your home dining repertoire. Work with Chef Kenneth as you learn traditional techniques for creating regional recipes brimming with flavor. Begin by creating a savory miso soup studded with tofu, then learn professional secrets to rolling a spicy tuna sushi roll topped with salmon. After frying up shrimp and vegetable tempura, Chef Kenneth will teach you how to make annin tofu flavored with matcha for dessert.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Miso Soup
With kombu, dried shiitakes, bonito flakes and tofu
Spicy Tuna Maki Roll Topped With Salmon
With avocado, cucumber, wasabi aioli and tempura flakes
Market Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura
With sweet potatoes, asparagus, eggplant and classic dipping sauce
Matcha Annin Tofu
With milk and sweet red beans
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Michelin-starred Chef Kenneth has brought his talents to some of the finest restaurants in New York City. After receiving his diploma from The French Culinary Institute, he began an adventure in cuisine that led him from line cook to sous chef to executive chef, with stops at James Beard award-winning restaurants along the way. Sharing his skills with aspiring cooks helps Chef Kenneth keep his own epicurean talents finely tuned.
Chef Highlights
20+ years of culinary experience
Trained in Michelin-star kitchens
Graduated from French Culinary Institute
Specializes in French Cuisine, Guest-Centered Cooking
We had such a fun experience with Chef Kenny through Cozy Meals! He taught us knife skills, how to roll sushi, and how to plan a dinner menu and cooking order. It was super interactive and we actually feel confident recreating the recipes at home. Highly recommend!
Oliver B.
We had a fantastic time with chef Kenneth. He helped us prepare a delicious meal and we learned a lot. He is also great with kids. We planned the event for my middle school aged son who loves cooking and he had a blast. 10/10 will definetly book again. Thank you!
Kevin C.
Check Kenneth was great. We had a great time, and he went above and beyond :)
Julia A.
Chef Kenneth made our Taste of Japan cooking class an absolutely fantastic experience. He was fun, engaging and kept us involved from start to finish. His teaching style was clear and approachable, making it easy for us to follow along regardless of skill level.
We especially appreciated how he took the time to teach proper cooking techniques and knife skills, which made the class both enjoyable and genuinely educational. It felt like we walked away with skills we can actually use at home!
On top of that, the food we prepared was incredibly delicious and everything turned out better than we expected! Overall, it was a memorable experience, and we would highly recommend Chef Kenneth to anyone looking for a fun and informative cooking class.
Debbie M.
Chef Kenneth was great! We live in San Antonio, TX and our nephew lives in Brooklyn, NY. We wanted to give our nephew the experience of Chef Kenneths Taste of Japan sushi cooking class for his 18th birthday. Our nephew invited 5 friends. They said Chef Kenneth was "very cool" and that it was "the best experience". Chef Kenneth taught some tricks and gave a great class. Thank you Chef! We are so proud that you made this cooking class/dinner such a memorable experience for our nephew and his friends.
Sarah M.
Absolutely wonderful class! Chef Kenneth taught us so many cooking skills, as well as how to make sushi. Extremely warm and kind person as well!
Vadim M.
Amazing Japanese cuisine class with Chef Kenneth! We learned tons of techniques from sushi to tempura to matcha tofu panacotta dessert making. Not only was the class fun and the dinner delicious, but also Chef Kenneth is an amazing conversationalist and such a positive presence that he put all of us at ease right away. He spent almost double the time with us, brought all the necessary supplies and ingredients with him, and we made enough delicious food to have lunch with friends the next day. We also found out that Chef Kenneth does private parties, works as a private chef, and can even organize corporate and team building events. I am certain this is not the last time we are cooking with Chef Kenneth. Highly recommended experience!
Brett A.
We had a great time with Kenneth in the Taste of Classic Japan class! It’s a super fun experience to have a private cooking class right at home. Kenneth is a great instructor - he’s super laid back and fun to be around while being very talented and great at explaining cooking techniques and kitchen tips. The food was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend booking with him and we certainly will again!
Paul S.
Chef Kenneth was great. He made my daughter's birthday an amazing experience
Matt E.
Kenneth was very supportive and great to spend an evening with - and he left us with some very tasty leftovers too! Would recommend.
Jutta G.
Kenneth was terrific from start to finish. He was fully prepared, explained all the activities fully, kind in guiding us to do it right, food was delicious, Kenneth was engaging the whole evening- never rushed us; cleaned up everything and we even have left overs for today. We can highly recommend Kenneth.
Shonali B.
We had the best night with Chef Kenny! He was right on time, brought everything we needed, and made the class fun / interactive. I am a hopeless cook, and usually hate prep work, but Chef Kenny made this experience so much fun. He was friendly and patient, and my partner and I had a really fun evening. By the end I felt empowered to make a bunch of dishes and we had a fantastic meal. We would definitely do this again!
Allie B.
Kenneth was SO informative and fun! He was thorough, taught my friends and me some great cooking tips that apply to all meals in addition to this delicious cuisine (and it was delicious), and made the whole experience super engaging and fun. Highly recommend his cooking class!!
Lauren C.
Chef Kenneth was excellent!! We were a group of 8 girls and hired Chef Kenneth to give us a cooking lesson and to teach us how to roll our own sushi. He was super informative and made the experience very fun. 10/10 recommend. Whether it is for a group or just a couple - hire Chef Kenneth for a memorable evening!
Kevin C.
Would highly recommend Chef Kenneth for any occasion. Super knowledgeable and we learned so many knife skills and tips and tricks we can do in the kitchen as well. The whole process was fun, and there was a good amount of leftovers. We really appreciate how he took the time to teach us and cleaned up for us too. It was also easy to converse with him as well and had the best time!
Stefanie S.
Had the best time at a private cooking class with Chef Kenneth! He was super personable from the start and made the whole night fun while teaching us the proper way to make miso soup, sushi, tempura, and dessert. The food was amazing—plus, we had leftovers! Such a great experience overall, and I’d 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and hands-on way to learn some new cooking skills.
Emily F.
Excellent experience. The food was fresh, delicious and plentiful. Chef Kenneth explained each dish and demonstrated techniques based on our interest. He was helpful and insightful. A very fun experience, would definitely do it again.
Karl K.
Had a great time learning with Kenneth. Super friendly and professional!
Sam L.
Chef Ken was awesome! Very fun and excellent food.
Jeffrey M.
Our experience with Chef Kenny was amazing. He was so good with our kids and teaching us the fundamentals of making good sushi. He was so warm and engaging - a memorable experience!
Scott P.
We loved Chef Ken! The food was amazing and he was so great including our kids into the process. We are already looking forward to our next booking with him!
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