Looking for a fun and memorable way to enjoy Japanese food and culture with friends, family, or coworkers?
IROIRO CREATIONS offers private Japanese cooking experiences for small groups in Northern Michigan. Experiences can be held at your home or another suitable location and can be customized depending on your group, interests, location, and occasion.
Private cooking experiences are a great option for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Holiday gatherings
- Company and team events
- Family celebrations
- Gatherings with friends
- Other special occasions
Featured Sushi Experiences
Private Sushi Roll Class at Your Home
Learn how to make Japanese rolled sushi in a hands-on private class.
Participants learn step by step how to prepare and roll futomaki and hosomaki while also learning about Japanese ingredients, cooking techniques, and food culture.
This experience is ideal for small groups who want to learn, cook, and enjoy the food they make together.
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Sushi Roll Party Experience
Add an interactive Japanese food experience to your next celebration.
During the Sushi Roll Party Experience, sushi rolls are prepared fresh on-site while your guests relax, watch, eat, and enjoy the event. Guests who would like to try rolling sushi themselves are welcome to join in.
This experience works especially well as part of a birthday party, holiday gathering, company event, or other celebration.
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Other Japanese Cooking Experiences
Private cooking experiences may also be available with themes such as:
Ramen & Gyoza
Learn how to make two popular Japanese favorites while exploring ingredients and techniques used in Japanese home cooking.
Japanese Home-Style Cooking
Prepare a Japanese meal together using dishes such as teriyaki chicken, goma-ae, miso soup, and other everyday favorites.
Miso & Koji
Learn about traditional Japanese fermented foods and how ingredients such as koji and miso are used in Japanese cooking.
Japanese Desserts
Explore Japanese-inspired sweets such as matcha ice cream, mochi, and other seasonal treats.
Other themes may be available depending on your interests.
More Than a Cooking Class
A private Japanese cooking experience is about more than simply following a recipe.
Along the way, you can learn about Japanese ingredients, food traditions, dining customs, and everyday culture while preparing and enjoying food together.
No previous Japanese cooking experience is necessary.
Location & Travel
Private cooking experiences are available in Northern Michigan and can be held at your home or another suitable location with access to a kitchen.
Travel within the local area may be included. Additional travel fees may apply for locations farther from the Traverse City area.
Please include your location when contacting us so we can discuss availability and any applicable travel costs.
Planning a Private Cooking Experience?
If you are interested in arranging a private Japanese cooking experience, please contact us with:
- Your preferred date
- Your location
- Approximate number of participants
- The type of occasion
- Any Japanese foods or dishes you are especially interested in
We would be happy to discuss ideas and help create an experience that works for your group.