Cooking classes are taught in Hiroko's cozy, yet practical kitchen with a gorgeous granite island that can accommodate 8-14 students. The culinary atelier offers several kinds of classes including French, Italian, Chakaiseki (the formal meal served for Japanese tea ceremony), and the new healthy balanced diet, Macrobiotics. All classes except guest chef's class are hands-on and participants prepare the dishes together and eat what they make in class (plus wine tasting!).

Hiroko is extremely particular about the quality of ingredients. Participants not only enjoy the taste of the finest ingredients which Hiroko collects from all over the world, but they also appreciate her creative and delicious recipes. Hiroko also teaches table settings, kitchen gadgets, and serving ideas. From the beginners to the advanced, there is always something to learn from her!

In addition to regular classes and seasonally held Chakaiseki classes, she invites world renowned chefs from inside and outside of the country. To view the profiles of previous guest chefs, please click here.

Hiroko can also coordinate a custom cooking class and party for you and your business. For more information, please contact below.


2011 September through 2012 January Class Schedule

• Certificate Course

  Hands-on cooking certificate course. From basic stock prepartion to pastry and bread lessons, the class offers valuable skills and techniques to last a lifetime. You will receive a certificate upon full completion of the program.

  
  

  Date	Class Menu
  9/9 (FRI)	Pacific Northwest Planked Salmon Featured Recipes
  10/21 (FRI)	Fresh Homemade Pasta & Sauce, Italian Dinner
  11/18 (FRI)	Thanksgiving Menu, Turkey Stuffing
  12/16 (FRI)	Christmas Dinner
  1/20 (FRI)	Brunch Party and Certificate Award Ceremony

  Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  Class Fee: $400 (all 5 sessions)
  Single Class Fee: $85
  Please register for the class by August 31st. Check needs to be sent one week prior to the class.
  



• European Cuisine

  Fall Harvest Season arrives! The class features mushrooms and other seasonal ingredients. Menu will be a surprise!

  Date: October 23 (Sun), 2:00-6:00 PM
  Class Fee: $85
  



• Washoku

  This cooking class focuses on the essential of WASHOKU (Japanese cuisine). Learn to make different dishes with Soba Noodle and Udon Noodle.

  Date: October 29 (Sat), 2:00-6:00 PM
  Class Fee: $75
  



• Shinnen no Chakaiseki

  We will cerebrate the new year's tea with authentic yet creative Hiroko's original New year's Chakaiseki menu. It will be perfect way to start your year with this beautiful form of the meal based on wabi sabi (simplicity and austerity) mind highly respecting philosophy of Tea ceremony.

  Date: January 14th (Sat), 2:00-8:00 PM (in Japanese) 15th (Sun)2:00-8:00 PM (in English)
  Class Fee: $110
  

  
  
  

  What is Chakaiseki? Chakaiseki is a formal meal served for a Japanese tea ceremony. For more information, please read the article, "Serving Kaiseki."

  
  Most recent chakaiseki photos can be view at the URL below.
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/umbradox/sets/72157604351664971
  






( *) In addition to the class fee, the first time participant is required to pay the $110 registration fee. This fee includes a culinary apron, beret, kitchen towel, and a recipe folder.



How to Participate

Please sign up at least one week ahead of the class date.
Hiroko Sugiyama Culinary Atelier
Tel: 425-836-4635
Email: hiroko.s.dolly@mac.com