Classes and Events
Cooking Classes
Explore diverse recipes, master essential cooking techniques, and elevate your culinary skills at Hawaii's premiere venue for cooking classes. Whether you're a novice or experienced home cook, our hands-on sessions cater to all skill levels. Join us to savor delicious creations, socialize with fellow epicureans, and unleash your inner chef.
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Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with Middle Eats and Hana Kitchens. Askar, owner of Middle Eats and a Cairo, Egypt native, will teach our class how to make fresh falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush and baladi salad from scratch in this interactive, hands-on class.
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Indulge in the Italian holiday spirit with a traditional dish of fish pasta. Join us for a festive pasta-making class and celebrate the holidays the Italian way. Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Italy and discover the art of hands-on pasta making, plus craft a seafood-infused pasta that will transport your taste buds to the heart of an Italian holiday feast.
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Shalom and Aloha from Tali's Bagels, where a local and a New Yorker have joined forces to bring authentic NY-style bagels to Oahu! Join us for the ultimate Bagel Brunch, where you'll master the art of crafting perfect bagels from scratch and create your very own cream cheese flavor! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the secrets behind mixing, shaping, and baking the golden, chewy bagels that Tali's Bagels & Schmear is famous, while enjoying a brunch filled with Tali's favorite treats.
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Prepare to roll up your sleeves and learn the art of crafting lumpia, a beloved Filipino delicacy. Chef Rob Vasquez leads us in Hana Kitchen’s lumpia class, where you will master the secrets of lumpia-making and experience a 4-course dinner inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Philippines. Each dish will be carefully crafted to honor the traditions of the food from Chef Rob’s ancestral home.
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Join us for the ultimate pizza experience as Fatto a Mano owner, Chef James Orlando, steps into the kitchen. Crowned the “Best Pizza in Hawaii!” by Food & Wine Magazine, Fatto a Mano serves up naturally leavened, wood fired masterpieces on the daily! Learn from the very best and elevate your skills to a new level at The Pizza Class.
The Knife
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Designed in Hawaii, Hand crafted in Osaka
In collaboration with Chef Yuji Haraguchi and Sakai Takayuki, this unique knife is designed in Hawaii and hand-forged from premium stainless steel in Osaka. It’s not just a knife; it’s a work of art designed by Yuji to enhance your cooking experience.
This multipurpose knife combines the functions of a quintessential Japanese chef’s knife and a yanagi knife. It's perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping fish and vegetables, as well as effortlessly creating flawless sashimi and sushi pieces. One knife, three functions—making it an essential tool for every kitchen.
Pickup Day Includes an Exclusive Knife Demonstration
When you pick up your custom-made knife, you'll also enjoy a hands-on demo. Learn how to sharpen your knife, master essential knife care, and improve your knife skills with Yuji Haraguchi.
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Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of Hawaiʻi’s land. Chef Yuda Abitbol’s Foraged Dinner is a thoughtfully curated experience, featuring ingredients handpicked from the island’s forests, mountains, and oceans, with a focus on showcasing traditional hunting, fishing, and foraging practices.
Each course tells the story of Hawaiʻi’s lush ecosystem and deep cultural heritage, weaving together flavors and narratives that honor the island’s natural resources. Chef Yuda invites you to experience the essence of Hawaiʻi, where every dish is crafted with respect for the land and its traditions. Through this dinner, we aim to spread awareness about the vital role of hunting, fishing, and foraging in Hawaiian culture, creating a dining experience that is as sustainable as it is unforgettable.
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Leading us in The Sushi Class is Chef Yuji Haraguchi, founder and owner of OKONOMI / YUJI Ramen as well as Osakana Brooklyn and Osakana East Village in NYC. Hailing from Japan, Yuji created Japanese style fish market and education center Osakana with the goal of educating people about Japanese food and culture. Join us as we learn the art of sushi and more from Chef Yuji.
Alongside your sushi dinner will be a free sake tasting!
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Join us for a mouthwatering adventure to the Mediterranean with Middle Eats and Hana Kitchens! In this interactive, hands-on class, Askar—owner of Middle Eats and a native of Cairo, Egypt—will guide you through the art of making baklava, the classic sweet and flaky pastry, from scratch. Afterward, savor a delicious lunch prepared by Askar himself, and take home your very own freshly baked baklava!
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Get ready for the ultimate quesabirria experience with Dos Jefes owner, Collin Lewis. In this highly anticipated class, you’ll learn the secrets behind Dos Jefes' cult-favorite birria tacos. Discover how to marinate your meat for the perfect filling, master the art of making the rich consommé dipping sauce, and get tips on an easy salsa recipe that will elevate all your dishes. Plus, enjoy a demo of Collin’s famous crema sauce. Don’t miss out on this flavor-packed adventure!
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Pasta is a mark of the Italian culture and national pride. It is more than a food, it is an element of union shared throughout Italy: an integral part of life, one of popular culture yet simple and traditional for all Italians, not only of our cuisine, but of our very essence. It is the symbol of Italian cuisine always and forever.
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Hailing from Rome, Italy, chef Andrea Onetti will teach us how to make fresh potato gnocchi from scratch in this interactive hands-on class. Each person will make their own gnocchi at individual stations. In addition, we will learn some of Chef Andrea’s favorite dishes such as gnocchi alla nerano and gnocchi alla Romana con pomodoro e salsiccia.
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Pasta is a mark of the Italian culture and national pride. It is more than a food, it is an element of union shared throughout Italy: an integral part of life, one of popular culture yet simple and traditional for all Italians, not only of our cuisine, but of our very essence. It is the symbol of Italian cuisine always and forever.
Events
Corporate Events
BMW PRIVATE COOKING CLASS
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Hailing from Rome Italy, Chef Andrea Onnetti owner of Onda Pasta will teach us to make fresh pasta from scratch in this interactive hands-on class. Each person will make their own pasta at individual stations.
The class will include a four courses dinner: canapé starter, bruschetta appetizer, the 3 pasta dishes demonstrated in the class, and a panna cotta dessert.
Wine tasting included!
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Hosted by Lanai Tabura and Eric Pasqual, the Okta team came together for a night of rich history and food. For this meal, we dove into the rich history of Hawaiian-style cuisine. As each course was presented, each chef shared a detailed history of the cultural influences that each wave of immigrants had on Hawaiian-style food. With this special pop-up series, we invite you to continue a tradition of sharing culture and memories at the dinner table. Thank you for joining us for a sentimental meal, libations, and great company.
Washoku Dinner
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Lillian Cumic demonstrates the preparation of dishes from her new book Hawai'i Washoku in this 5-course, Japanese culinary demo & tasting experience.
Lillian Cumic is a vegan chef, cooking instructor, recipe developer, and author of the cookbooks Hawai'i A Vegan Paradise (Nov 2020), Tasting Hawai'i Vegan Style (Nov 2021), and the newly released Hawai'i Washoku (Nov 2023). Originally from Sydney, Lillian lived in Sendai, Japan, for thirty years working in the culinary industry as head chef and dining bar owner, cooking instructor, and private chef.
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Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect poke, a beloved Hawaiian dish celebrated for its vibrant flavors and freshness. Your instructor Lanai Tabura, hailing from the tiny island of Lanai, will share his passion for food and deep-rooted connection to the Hawaiian culture as he guides the class through the art of poke preparation. 100% of profits from three classes were donated to Chef Hui in his effort to #FeedMaui after the Maui wildfire tragedy.
Private Dinners
sourced: A night with little Sparrow
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An intimate evening as former executive chef of Merriman's Honolulu, Vince McCarthy, and former sous chef of Mud Hen Water, Halley Archbold, took us through a culinary journey of the finest locally sourced ingredients from across the islands. Chefs McCarthy and Archbold have since left their esteemed posts to embark on their own joint venture, Little Sparrow. Sourced, a 6-course Pre-Fixe Menu, was a night filled with delicious food, great company, and unforgettable memories.
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Join us for a special Valentine's Day dinner hosted by Vince and Halley, owners of Little Sparrow. Indulge in an enticing aphrodisiac-inspired menu crafted just for the occasion. Explore the menu below and make this Valentine's Day memorable with a delightful dining experience.
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