NuCulinary offers cooking instruction, teambuilding events, private parties, chef demos, and more to the greater Seattle, Washington area.

Looking for expert guidance on making authentic Asian cuisine? If you’ve ever dreamed of rolling your own sushi or making a perfect pad Thai or curry, our private classes teach you all the ins and outs of Asian cooking.

Searching for a fresh and fun idea to make your next corporate event memorable? People bond over good food. An interactive cooking class is a delectable way to foster teamwork among your staff.

Need a deliciously entertaining idea for your upcoming celebration? Spice up your next birthday, anniversary, or party! NuCulinary can create innovative and fun menus just for you.

NuCulinary offers a variety of Asian cuisines including: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Philippine, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian, Indian, Asian and Pan-Asian Northwest. As well as Asian specialties such as Sushi, Dim Sum, Curries, Stir-frying, Noodles, Grilling, Soups, and Knife Skills. For all our classes, we develop and rigorously test menus that feature important cooking techniques and highlight the key flavors of a cuisine. We fuse traditional sensibilities with modern approaches to cooking. Through industry research and collaborating with exceptional chefs, we follow the latest cooking trends and techniques featured in restaurants around the world. Our seasonal menus include traditional meals for holidays and special occasions. In addition, we provide a historical context for the use of certain ingredients and cooking methods, peppered with cultural stories and tips handed down through the generations.

Got dietary restrictions? Not to worry! We love showing you how to make low-fat, heart-healthy versions of many traditional recipes. And we easily accommodate vegetarian and vegan menu requests.

NuCulinary instructors have a vast background in the food services industry spanning over 20 years. We’ve worked as dietitians, nutritionists, chefs, caterers, culinary instructors, and corporate food service executives. Our experience is international, so we have a breadth and depth of expertise to share. Let us help you bring new flavors to your table.

Naomi W. Kakiuchi, RD, CD, CCP is the founder and president of NuCulinary. Her experience over the last 20 years includes nutrition, catering, sales and marketing, coordinating chef demos for farmers markets, and executive producing a series of DVDs on sushi making. Naomi is a professional speaker, culinary educator, corporate food services trainer, and consultant to catering and food service operations.