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Half day
Half day
Half day
Taste of Japan
Explore the umami flavours and cooking style of the far East, with this little taster of Japanese cuisine. You'll have a go at making three popular Japanese-style dishes in a way that is easy to do at home, so you can keep cooking and enjoying them with friends and family.
£110
Sunday Mar 1st 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Places available
With our Taste of… classes we want to get you excited about some of the amazing food that’s being cooked all around the world. There’s so much to learn and discover when it comes to regional cuisines, from new flavours to age-old traditions, this is just the starting point for many more kitchen adventures to come.
We're keeping things simple and delicious with this introduction to some classic Japanese dishes and flavours. There is of course an umami-rich ramen at the heart of the class, so you'll join our Chef Teacher in making a deeply-flavoured broth, ready for adding your noodles and toppings - succulent chicken, soy eggs and fresh garnish.
Although tricky to say, we think you'll love these easy okonomiyaki pancakes - thick with vegetables and topped with sweet and sour sauces, we hope you'll keep cooking these for brunch, lunch and dinner at home!
And finally, have some fun with our rippled matcha cheesecake - a truly indulgent dessert to end any occasion.
We hope you'll stay to enjoy your ramen here with a drink and your fellow classmates, but there will be plenty to take home, too!
3-hour classes: Starting 9.30am, 11am or 1pm (please check individual booking)
Arrive up to 30 minutes before your class to check in at reception and there’s no rush at the end – you might be too busy eating your delicious dishes!
Class size: Maximum 10-12 guests, some elements may require working in pairs with a classmate, don’t worry if you’ve come alone – it’s a great way to meet new people and have a laugh
Typical recipes and skills (we’ll cook the best available on the day, so we might surprise you!):
- All the elements of rich chicken ramen
- Vegetable pancakes (okonomiyaki)
- Marbled matcha and yuzu cheesecake
What’s included:
- Expert guidance from our chef teacher and assistants
- All ingredients and equipment
- Gordon Ramsay Academy apron to wear in class
- Recipe wallet and class recipes
- Refreshments throughout the class
- Takeaway containers to take your creations home in (although feel free to bring your own or a cool bag if travelling far)
Gordon tries to visit the Academy when he can and loves following what you’re all cooking on social media. Our classes and events are hosted by brilliant chef teachers who will be passing on tips and tricks from Gordon, as well as tons of knowledge from their own experience in restaurants and kitchens around the world.
Of course! If booking for six or more (or more than 10 devices for an online class), please get in touch with our Private Dining and Events team who can help create an amazing experience just for you.
Anyone! You can book as an individual, couple or as a small group and we have specific kids, teens and family classes for ages 6+. All adult classes are suitable for age 16+.
If you have any accessibility needs or if there's anything we can do to help make your experience more comfortable, please let us know in the booking form or give us a call to chat through.
Our classes are aimed at helping everyone grow their confidence in the kitchen, whatever your level of experience. The most important thing is that you love food and are willing to give it a go!
If you have any concerns or would like advice on suitable classes, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Don't panic! We'll always try to accommodate any specific requirements if we can and you can let us know about these in the booking form.
Otherwise do contact us to discuss a particular class or booking. You could also consider booking a private class through our Private Dining and Events team that's tailored to your needs.
We unfortunately cannot guarantee an allergen or nut-free environment in any of our kitchens.
We’ll provide you with an apron on the day and recommend comfy clothes and flat, closed-toe footwear (sorry, no big heels or flips flops!) as you’ll be moving around and on your feet quite a bit in the kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients are provided, as well as takeaway containers for any food you want to take home with you, although feel free to bring your own containers or a cool bag if you’re travelling.
We’re handily located in Woking town centre, have a look at our Contact page for all location and travel advice.
Great idea! We’ve got several gift voucher options starting from just £10. All e-vouchers can be emailed over instantly so make great last-minute gifts.
If booking a specific class or event on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their details and requirements in the attendee part of the booking form.
Lucky you! Simply put the voucher code into the Promo/Voucher code box during checkout and the voucher amount will be taken off your order. For full details on how to redeem your voucher, please see our How to redeem a voucher page.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase and can be redeemed against one order (including any classes, events and products but excluding gift vouchers) – we regret that we are unable to offer a refund or credit for any outstanding balance.
No problem. We understand sometimes things come up unexpectedly - please just let us know as soon as possible and we'll always try and reschedule your booking to another date if we can.
You can call us on 020 7352 2442, email us on woking@gordonramsayacademy.com or amend your booking in your account up to one week before the class start time. If there are no other suitable dates available or you'd like to switch to a different class or event, please get in touch with our team.
Due to the preparation required for classes, we cannot guarantee being able to reschedule any bookings within 48 hours of the class start time.
Bookings can only be refunded if cancelled more than 14 days before the class. Please see our Terms and Conditions for further information.
We’d love you to share your photos and experiences with others on social media – tag @gordonramsayacademy and show everyone what you’ve been cooking!
We often photograph and film classes to share in our social and marketing but if you’re not comfortable with this, you can choose to opt out in the booking form and we’ll always check with you in class as well. For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions at all about what happens at the Academy, how bookings or vouchers work, your account, or how we can make sure you have the best experience you possibly can, just get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help.
GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY - WOKING, SURREY
- 57-61 Commercial Way, Woking, Surrey GU21 6HN
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