Christina Arokiasamy’s cooking classes in Kent, Washington offer you a unique learning experience to creating layers of flavor in exotic Southeast Asian cuisine, all in an ideal home-style environment. Christina takes the mystery out of this complex cooking so that even a beginner can understand and be successful. You will learn the art of selecting and preparing fresh ingredients and aromatics, blending spices and finishing dishes based on years of Christina’s personal, cultural and International culinary knowledge. As you are professionally guided step-by-step, your learning experience will be both entertaining and fun! Small group and personalized attention, warm learning environment.

These classes have introduced thousands of people in Washington to the passion for spices, guiding them through their use and through gastronomic tours into the heart of her magical kingdom, the Spice Islands of Southeast Asia.

 

Private Classes: Any of the classes listed below are available for individual instruction for $200.
Please contact Christina for details and scheduling.

"I loved this class! Thank you! I will be taking away so much from your cooking but the main thing I gained is confidence. I learned that these wonderful dishes can be made in my kitchen. You were able to take the mystery out of this cuisine and cooking techniques. Thank you again for taking time to share your passion with us."
- Hillary O' Brien, Port Orchard, WA "Christina, you taught me how to layer the flavors. Your classes are invaluable and you inspire me!"
- Charles Miller, Gig Harbor, WA "I made a number of your recipes lately, and enjoyed them so very much. I am excited to have my sons at home this weekend, and to make your Pad Thai Noodles dish for them! And I dream about the Grilled Shrimp and Papaya Salad - Mmmmmm!"
- Chef Carol Dearth, Bellevue, WA "I am not a good cook but I learned SO MUCH! You made the class enjoyable and explained things so I can understand. Each dish was amazing experience. I can hardly wait to cook from your cookbook. I actually want to go home and cook for my family. My family is going to think I ordered "take-out". Thank you Christina! For sharing your food expertise and wonderful stories, you make food come alive. I love your class!"
- Denise Ward, University Of Puget Sound