Japanese Home Cooking Class for Two

Japanese Home Cooking Class for Two

$465.00

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

What’s Included:

  • A 2.5 hour private hands-on cooking session

  • Fresh, seasonal ingredients with a focus on local produce

  • Traditional Japanese dishes such as yakitori, miso soup, Japanese pickles, or teriyaki-style proteins

  • A delicious sit-down meal to enjoy your creations

  • All utensils, equipment and aprons provided

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 purchased specifically for your class.
  • All bookings are non-refundable.
  • One complimentary 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 17 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. Thank you for your understanding and support of our small business. By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Terms & Conditions and Booking Policy.

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Description

Learn from one of Australia’s leading Food as Medicine chefs

Taught by Le Cordon Bleu Master, chef and clinical nutritionist Chef Sam Gowing, these personalised cooking experiences combine world-class culinary expertise with evidence-based nutrition. With more than 40 years of professional experience across luxury resorts, wellness retreats and international consulting, every class is informative, hands-on and inspiring.

Featured testimonial

“I’ve got the privilege of learning from the best.”

“Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of attending my first cooking class with Chef Sam Gowing. A few years ago I never would have imagined I’d be so lucky to learn from such an inspiring chef. Back then, I lived on fried rice and had little interest in cooking or understanding what I was eating. Fast forward three years and I’ve discovered a real passion for food. I’ve got the privilege of learning from the best.”

Stacey Allen, My Kitchen Rules contestant

Couples testimonial

“A memorable experience we’ll recreate at home.”

“We booked a private couples cooking experience for my wife’s birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. Sam tailored the menu to suit Hashimoto’s disease and gluten-free requirements, creating three delicious Japanese-inspired dishes that were both nutritious and easy to recreate at home.

Cooking together in Sam’s beautiful kitchen was relaxed, engaging and completely immersive. Along the way, we learnt about local ingredients, nutrition and practical cooking techniques before sitting down to enjoy restaurant-quality meals we’d prepared ourselves.

We highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to cook healthier, expand their repertoire or simply enjoy an unforgettable day together.”

Andrew, Kingscliff

Private Cooking Class – By Appointment | Banora Point, NSW

Step into Chef Sam Gowing’s private teaching kitchen for a personalised culinary experience that blends professional chef techniques with the science of nutrition.

Whether you’re passionate about Japanese cooking, healthy family meals or simply becoming a more confident home cook, every class is tailored to your interests, dietary requirements and skill level.

Drawing on more than 40 years of culinary expertise and qualifications in clinical nutrition, Chef Sam shares practical Food as Medicine principles that will transform the way you cook and eat. You’ll prepare delicious seasonal dishes, master professional techniques and leave with the confidence to recreate them at home.

More than a cooking class, it’s an investment in your health, wellbeing and lifelong cooking skills.

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