Autumn Bento Workshop

JAPANESE BENTO MAKING WORKSHOP This hands-on workshop is an invitation to slow down and step into the thoughtful, seasonal world of Japanese bento, inspired by everyday home cooking in Japan and rooted in the rhythms of autumn.

SEASONAL FOCUS A central ingredient of the autumn workshop are root vegetables and earthy mushrooms, which you’ll learn to prepare with deep, warming flavours to honour the richness of the season.

EXPERIENCE You will learn how to prepare at least five different vegetarian dishes for a traditional bento, including a warming simmered dish, with each dish chosen for its flavour, texture, and balance within the meal.

APPROACH We will explore how seasonal ingredients are handled with simplicity and care, alongside core Japanese cooking techniques and the principles of balance, colour, and harmony in bento making.

TAKE HOME At the end of the workshop, you will assemble your own bento to take with you, including a wooden bento box and a set of traditional Japanese chopsticks. You’ll also receive specialty ingredients and cooking utensils too!

SUITABILITY This workshop is suitable for all levels and is ideal for anyone interested in seasonal vegetarian cooking, Japanese food culture, and the pleasure of making food with intention.