Get a taste of Hawaii with rich and tropical flavors.
Explore the culture and flavors of Hawaii in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Juan will teach you how to make a feast featuring authentic flavors from around the Hawaiian islands.
To begin the class, you'll learn how to make a traditional Hawaiian poke bowl filled with tonu, sesame seed oil and onion. Then, make shoyu chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar and citrus. Top pork belly onto sushi rice and wrap it in nori to make a savory musubi. Save room for chocolate haupia bars for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With tuna, onion, shoyu, sesame seed oil and sea salt
Shoyu Chicken
With chicken thighs, soy sauce, ginger, citrus and brown sugar
Pork Belly Musubi
With pork belly, sushi rice, nori and sesame seeds
Chocolate Haupia Bars
With coconut milk, cacao powder, coconut flour and sugar or agave
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
From front-of-house to culinary entrepreneur, Chef Juan earned experience in nearly every niche of the food and beverage industry across a dynamic career. An artist at heart, the chef is driven by exploring the senses and finding beauty in each ingredient. Chef Juan strives to creatively and sustainably showcase the abundance of local produce and the art of Hawaiian cuisine to curious food lovers and blossoming home cooks.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Juan will travel to guests within Dallas for this experience.
Get a taste of Hawaii with rich and tropical flavors.
Explore the culture and flavors of Hawaii in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Juan will teach you how to make a feast featuring authentic flavors from around the Hawaiian islands.
To begin the class, you'll learn how to make a traditional Hawaiian poke bowl filled with tonu, sesame seed oil and onion. Then, make shoyu chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar and citrus. Top pork belly onto sushi rice and wrap it in nori to make a savory musubi. Save room for chocolate haupia bars for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With tuna, onion, shoyu, sesame seed oil and sea salt
Shoyu Chicken
With chicken thighs, soy sauce, ginger, citrus and brown sugar
Pork Belly Musubi
With pork belly, sushi rice, nori and sesame seeds
Chocolate Haupia Bars
With coconut milk, cacao powder, coconut flour and sugar or agave
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Juan
Jamison
18 May 2024
What an amazing meal. He was personable and such a joy to have around. The food was incredible and everyone loved the experience
Reviews Chef Juan received outside of Cozymeal
Eysan
21 Feb 2024
Chef Juan's class offered a delightful experience! He introduced delicious recipes and new flavors, perfect for anyone wanting to broaden their culinary horizons.
Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request) 
