Classes

NuCulinary teaches classes in 3 locations: 

Bellevue Uwajimaya Deli Kitchen  
15555 Northeast 24th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007
Free parking in store lot
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Renton Uwajimaya Deli Kitchen
501 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Free parking in store lot
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Southcenter Albert Lee Appliance Kitchen Studio
404 Strander Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188
Free parking in store lot
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NuCulinary offers several styles of class:

Demonstration Class
Sometimes it’s easiest to learn by watching. Demo classes feature guest chefs, popular instructors, and owner Naomi Kakiuchi, preparing a meal in front of you, which you then get to eat! These classes are great for people who want to watch every step of the process, take notes, and not miss a thing. So, sit back, let someone else handle dinner tonight, and take home the knowledge you need to make tasty Asian meals at your own table.

Hands-on Class 
If you like to make new friends and get your hands in the pot, these are the classes for you! Hands-on classes come in two varieties. For classes like sushi, dim sum, or wraps, you’ll be situated at your own work station and will follow along with the chef as you both prepare the items.  For our other hands-on classes, we split into teams, with each group preparing part of the menu at separate stations. Our chef circulates among the stations making sure you get plenty of instruction. When dinner is ready, the class comes back together to share the meal you all made. You’ll go home having gotten firsthand experience doing some of the cooking, and will have enjoyed the camaraderie of your group.     

Demo/Store Tour
Our Renton Uwajimaya classes combine a demonstration and tasting of one easy-to-fix dinner, along with a tour of the store so you will know exactly which items to purchase for perfect dishes at home. These classes are built around the pantry items that our Chefs use in their own kitchens to make nourishing, delicious, and comforting meals for their families.

Private Classes 
Have you always wanted to learn the basics of cooking a certain cuisine but would really like to do it at home in your own kitchen? Or have you dreamed of hosting a private cooking party with your friends, led by a chef/nutritionist? We can design a class just for you. Click here for more information. We’ll create something magical for you, your family, and friends.

Team Building Events
Do you want to do something fun and different with your work team? Our well designed, expertly facilitated team cooking events are a great way to foster group solidarity, celebrate a success, gain insights about each other, and appreciate everyone’s talents. Click here for more information.

At all our classes you’ll receive:
·     A recipe packet with complete instructions of all the dishes made in class
·     A 10% off coupon toward purchases of grocery and gifts at any Uwajimaya
·     A delicious meal — you do not need to eat dinner prior to class.

Click here to Meet Our Chefs and Instructors

How to Register for a Class
To sign up for a class just go to our calendar, here, and scroll to find the class you wish to attend. Click on the title to go to the detailed descriptions and then red button to add the class to your shopping cart. When you've finished selecting classes, click on the red button for checkout. You'll be taken to a new page where you'll be able to set up an account if you're a new customer, or login if you're returning. Or, if you prefer, you can call us and we'll sign you up over the phone: 206.932-3855

Gift Certificates
A cooking class is a gift that is fun, useful, Green and keeps giving past the occasion that your friends and family will always remember. Giving a gift certificate makes it easy for them to pick the time, place, and menu of their choice. Click here to order. You can give the certificate directly to the recipient or send it by mail or email. We can also take care of the delivery if you like.    

The Fine Print

Cancellation Policy 
No refunds or credits will be given for a cancellation made less than 7 days before the class. NuCulinary will refund your tuition, in full, for cancellations made up to 7 days before the class. Cancellations or changes can be made online by logging in to your account here. You may send a substitute in your place.

Please do not ask us to make exceptions, as the instructor and our staff have already begun preparations and purchased the ingredients for the class. In many cases, we have refused someone a seat because it was reserved for you.

When a class is cancelled for any reason, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone and provide a credit for a future class or issue a refund.

Using the Waitlist
If you are interested in a class that is sold out, please go ahead and register and you will be added to the waitlist. You will not be charged.  If a seat becomes available, you will be notified via email and you’ll have the option to register and pay for class at that time. Joining the waitlist helps us to know the demand for a class; if enough people join the waitlist, we can add another class session.

Clothing 
Wear comfortable clothes. For hands-on classes please wear closed toe shoes and have hair tied back. You can bring an apron if desired.

Want to be a Volunteer Class Assistant? 
We have openings for class assistants for NuCulinary classes.  Class assistants are primarily responsible for setup and breakdown of the classroom, serving and clearing dishes for attendees and dishwashing. Average work shift is 5½ hours.

If you have sufficient culinary skills you may be asked to assist with kitchen prep prior to class.
 
Benefits include a complimentary cooking class after assisting in 5 classes, a Uwajimaya 10% discount coupon each class, and learning some culinary tricks and secrets from professional chefs.  
 
To apply, please email us and tell us about your experience and interest in being a volunteer.  Don’t forget to include all your contact information.