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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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 2 glasses of sake!
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Discover the secrets behind crafting lumpia, one of the Philippines’ most beloved dishes. Join Chef Rob Vasquez for a special Sunday brunch cooking class at Hana Kitchens, where you’ll not only master the art of lumpia making from start to finish, but also learn essential knife skills from Chef Rob himself! Afterwards, experience a multi-course brunch 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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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.
In this class, students learn to make pasta entirely from scratch under the guidance of Chef Andrea Onetti, who hails from Rome and brings with him the traditions, techniques, and spirit of his hometown. Chef Andrea’s instruction offers an authentic, hands-on immersion into one of Italy’s most iconic culinary arts.
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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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Tali’s Bagels invites you to The Rugelach Class & Bagel Brunch. In this hands-on class, you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn how to make rugelach from scratch - mixing, shaping, and filling these beloved pastries by hand. Once your treats are in the oven, settle in for the full Tali’s Bagels brunch experience: a generous spread of fresh bagels, lox, schmears, and all the delicious extras for a true bagel feast.
Come bake & brunch with us!
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*Limited seating, chef’s counter only
This month, Chef Andrea Onetti transports us to Veneto, home of winding canals, rolling vineyards, and some of Italy’s most storied dishes. From the lagoon of Venice to the foothills of the Dolomites, Venetian cuisine blends the land and sea effortlessly.
Chef Andrea will showcase the region’s signature balance of simplicity and finesse, crafting a multi-course feast inspired by timeless Venetian traditions and northern ingredients.
Join us for an evening that captures the romance, history, and warmth of this remarkable region, one unforgettable plate at a time.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class
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Welcome to Sooper Secret Izakaya, where James Beard Award finalist Chef Ricky Goings does what he does best—creates a wildly delicious, ever-changing tasting menu that’s anything but ordinary.
This 14-seat chef’s table dinner is an omakase-style experience, but not in the traditional sense. There’s no strict theme, no set cuisine—just a rotating lineup of dishes inspired by the season, Chef Ricky’s experiences, and whatever flavors he’s excited about. It’s interactive, inventive, and always memorable.
Seats are sooper limited, and no two dinners are the same. Grab your spot and come see (and taste) what the hype is about.
No substitutions. We unfortunately cannot accommodate any food allergies or dietary restrictions at this event.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class.
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Celebrate the season with our hands-on Holiday Pasta Cooking Class! Learn the art of making pasta from scratch and enjoy a festive seafood-infused, multi-course dinner that’s perfect for the holidays. Join us for a fun, interactive class that brings the flavors and traditions of an Italian holiday feast to life—and leave with skills to impress at your own table.
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*Limited seating, chef’s counter only
Join us at Hana Kitchens for an unforgettable evening celebrating the warmth and flavors of Italy this holiday season. Experience an intimate chef’s table dinner with Chef Andrea Onetti hailing from Rome, Italy, as he brings the magic of Italian holiday traditions to Honolulu.
Guests will enjoy a beautifully curated multi-course menu inspired by Italy’s festive season - crafted with authentic ingredients, regional techniques, and Chef Andrea’s signature Roman flair. This exclusive dining experience invites you to sit back, savor, and connect over the comfort of Italian cuisine and good company.
Please note, this is a dinner not a cooking class
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Celebrate the Italian holiday season with a classic comfort dish - gnocchi! Join us for a festive, hands-on cooking class and discover the joy of crafting pillowy gnocchi from scratch. Immerse yourself in Italy’s culinary traditions as you learn to create a seafood-infused gnocchi dish that captures the warmth and flavor of an authentic Italian holiday feast.
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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