{"id":1968,"date":"2026-05-15T03:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comeonkorea.com\/?p=1968"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:18:07","slug":"korean-banchan-making-class-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comeonkorea.com\/en\/korean-banchan-making-class-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Own Korean Banchan \u2014 K-Food Classes for Foreigners"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a practical guide for travelers who want to learn Korean cooking, especially how to make banchan (side dishes). A Korean cooking class for foreigners goes beyond just preparing food: it lets you experience local ingredients, markets, and food culture all at once. We’ve gathered only verified information, from choosing a class to booking, pricing, and handling dietary restrictions. Prices and operating details are accurate as of June 2026, so be sure to confirm them on the booking platform or official website right before you reserve.<\/p>\n

1. Korean Cooking Class Basics<\/h2>\n

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Most Korean cooking classes run for about 2 to 3 hours. You’ll usually learn one to three main dishes along with a few side dishes. Classes aimed at foreigners are conducted in English by default, and some also offer Japanese, Chinese, or Spanish. The class typically follows this order:<\/p>\n

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  1. Introduction & Recipe Briefing<\/strong>: The instructor gives a quick overview of the dishes you’ll make and a bit of Korean food culture.<\/li>\n
  2. Ingredient Preparation<\/strong>: You’ll prep the ingredients yourself, such as chopping vegetables and measuring seasonings.<\/li>\n
  3. Instructor’s Demonstration<\/strong>: The cooking process is shown step by step.<\/li>\n
  4. Hands-on Cooking<\/strong>: You cook individually or in small groups.<\/li>\n
  5. Tasting<\/strong>: You enjoy the finished dishes as a meal.<\/li>\n
  6. Wrap-up<\/strong>: Printed recipes are provided, and there’s time for questions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Class Fees & Inclusions<\/h3>\n

    Prices vary widely depending on the type of program and the location. The ranges below are based on actual selling prices on major booking platforms (as of June 2026, with USD converted at 1,500 KRW per dollar). Always check what’s included before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/th>\nPrice Range (KRW)<\/th>\nPrice Range (USD, at 1,500 KRW\/$)<\/th>\nFeatures<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Standard Group Class<\/strong><\/td>\n65,000 \u2013 130,000 KRW<\/td>\napprox. 43 \u2013 87 USD<\/td>\n2\u20133 hours, 2\u20133 dishes, group format (4\u201310 people)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Market Tour & Class<\/strong><\/td>\n90,000 \u2013 150,000 KRW<\/td>\napprox. 60 \u2013 100 USD<\/td>\nTraditional market tour (about 1 hour) followed by cooking (about 2 hours)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Private or Small-group Class<\/strong><\/td>\n150,000 \u2013 250,000 KRW or more<\/td>\napprox. 100 \u2013 167 USD or more<\/td>\nOne-on-one tailored sessions, in-depth focus on a specific dish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    One exception is the official K-Food program run by the Seoul city government (see OKITCHEN STUDIO in Gangnam-gu below), an application-based, low-cost option at about 13,000 KRW per person. It’s held only once a month, so the timing has to line up.<\/p>\n

    Usually Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n