What is air kitchen’s host like? Interview for a Tokyo cooking host!
If you are interested in using airKithen service and curious who would be a airKitchen cooking host, please check out this post! We interviewed Okabe, who is airKitchen cooking host in Nagoya.
– First of all, please tell me why you started airKitchen cooking host.
I like traveling abroad and I go travelling so often. The most enjoyable thing at that time is to interact with local people like talking and eating together. It is the reason I thought that I wanted to give foreigners who came to Japan to do the same thing. I’d like foreigners who came to Japan to have the experience of doing something with local people, not just taking pictures at sightseeing spots. Also, in my age, I do not know new things such as advertisement on the Internet, so I was attracted to the fact that young people are starting a business and putting emphasis on public relations.
– Please tell me the cooking session you are currently offering.
I talk with guests beforehand to decide the menu. Recently there handmade udon and seasonal tempura is popular. Guests really enjoyed kneading udon by themself. Also, I try to make as simple dishes as possible because I want guests try to make those dishes even after they return to their own country. Even Japanese people do not eat only sushi and ramen every day. I offer dishes I usually make for my children.
– What kind of guests are coming to your cooking session?
Surprisingly, guests are coming from all over the world evenly. There are also Asian people, European and American people as well. Especially, there are many couples and families enjoying cooking together.
– When do you find fun while hosting guest?
Even after the cooking session, guests and I can be friends. After cooking together, we sometimes go to karaoke or go out for a drink. It is good to be able to get along since many guests of airKitchen are enjoying cultural exchange.
– What is the appealing point of your cooking session?
Rather than cooking skill, I always try having fun with guests anyway. For example, I made a chopstick rest with the origami of the national flag of the guest and give it as a souvenir. Some conversations happen there and it is a good ice break.
Besides, I try to make experience that can be continued after the cooking session. Even after the guest returned to their country, I got letters from them and my heart warms very much.
– Please send a message to the guest.
Let’s enjoy cooking and Japanese culture together! I am waiting for you in Tokyo!
Click here for her cooking experience page http://airkitchen.jp/kitchen/7.php