Spend an afternoon cooking with Vessela in her kitchen in Yokohama.
An in-person class is a few unhurried hours of hands-on cooking, good conversation, and the simple pleasure of a shared table. You work side by side with Vessela — hands in the flour, learning the small techniques that make Bulgarian and Japanese home cooking sing — and then everyone sits down together to enjoy what you’ve made.
It is cooking as it’s meant to be: seasonal, generous, and rooted in the belief that the best food is the kind you gather around. You’ll leave nourished, with new skills in your hands and recipes to take home.
An afternoon in the kitchen
- Welcome. Arrive to a warm kitchen, a cup of something, and the day’s menu laid out with its fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Cook, hands-on. Work alongside Vessela through each dish — prepping, tasting, and learning the why behind every step, not just the how.
- Sit and share. The class ends around the table, eating together everything you’ve cooked — the way every meal in Vessela’s home does.
- Take it home. Leave with the recipes, and the confidence to cook them again in your own kitchen.
What you’ll cook
Menus change with the season and the market. A Bulgarian afternoon might bring banitsa, gyuvech, or stuffed peppers with home-set yogurt; a Japanese one, dashi and miso soup from scratch, nikujaga, or karaage. Often a class weaves both traditions together — Vessela’s signature, where one table quietly borrows from the other.
What’s included
- All ingredients, fresh and seasonal — nothing to bring but your appetite
- Aprons, tools, and a well-set-up kitchen
- A shared meal of everything you cook, together at the end
- Printed recipes to take home
Who it’s for
Couples, friends, solo cooks, and curious beginners are all welcome — classes stay small and hands-on, so there’s plenty of room to ask, taste, and learn. Cooking for a special occasion, a private group, or a celebration? Vessela hosts those too.
Questions people ask
Where is the class held?
In Vessela’s home kitchen in Yokohama. The full address and directions are shared when you book.
Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes — let Vessela know in advance and she will shape the menu around vegetarian, allergy, or other needs.
Can I book a private or group class?
Absolutely. Get in touch with your group size and the occasion, and Vessela will put something together.
Which language are classes in?
English or Japanese, whichever you prefer.
How long is a class, and what does it cost?
It varies with the menu and group. Reach out and Vessela will share current dates, timing, and pricing.