SEOUL COOKING CLASS FIELD GUIDE
Seoul Night Kitchen: Hands‑On K‑Foods with Chef Kym Chambers
An evening, hands‑on cooking class in Seoul that teaches iconic Korean dishes and cultural context—this guide lays out the menu, class flow, and practical details.
Seoul Night Kitchen: Hands‑On K‑Foods with Chef Kym Chambers.
In Seoul, Chef Kym Chambers leads an interactive evening cooking class that pairs hands‑on preparation and communal tasting with instruction on the cultural roots of each dish. The session covers a broad menu—from kimchi sundubu jjigae and bulgogi to Korean fried chicken, tteokbokki, japchae, rice, salad and hotteok—offering an immersive taste of contemporary Korean cuisine.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Kym Chambers — a global kitchen guide
Chef Kym Chambers has lived and worked in Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Japan, and France over the past decade. Her international experience informs well‑structured, educational cooking sessions that balance technique and cultural context.
A hands‑on tour of K‑Foods
The class walks through signature Korean dishes: Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (soft tofu stew), Bulgolgi (marinated beef in lettuce), Korean Fried Chicken, Tteokbokki (spicy rice cake), Japchae (glass noodles with carrot, mushrooms & spinach), plus rice, a Korean lettuce salad and hotteok for dessert.
An evening class that’s interactive and social
This is an evening, hands‑on cooking and tasting experience intended as a social, instructional session; the format encourages participation and shared tasting, and participants may bring their own beverages (BYO).
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The class unfolds as an intimate, practical workshop: Chef Kym explains techniques and cultural notes, participants join in the preparation of multiple dishes, and the group samples the results together—an evening that blends instruction, hands‑on cooking and communal tasting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class is for — and who it’s not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Evening sessions run from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm; advertised dates include September 19 through October 31 and the listed price is A$150.
This is a BYO event—participants may bring their own beverages.
The class takes place in Seoul and is operated by The Cooking Professor.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What dishes will we make?
The menu includes Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (soft tofu stew), Bulgolgi (marinated beef in lettuce), Korean Fried Chicken, Tteokbokki (spicy rice cake), Japchae (glass noodles with carrot, mushrooms & spinach), Korean rice, a Korean lettuce salad, and hotteok for dessert.
Who teaches the class?
Chef Kym Chambers leads the class; the operator is The Cooking Professor.
How long is the class?
The class runs from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (approximately two and a half hours).
Is there a minimum age?
Yes. The class is suitable for ages 14 and over.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
Dietary substitutions have been provided in past classes—for example a vegetarian substitution was made for chicken—so accommodation is possible; check with the operator about your specific needs.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes. The class is BYO—participants may bring their own beverages.