01The traditional favourite
Classic Japanese Pork
Juicy pork, cabbage, garlic and ginger seasoned with classic Japanese flavours.
Japanese gyoza team-building cooking class
Three flavours.
One team.
Bring your people together through a hands-on Japanese cooking experience filled with collaboration, laughter and seriously delicious gyoza.
A better way to bring people together
Team building people will actually enjoy.
The best team connections do not always happen in a meeting room.
They happen when people work towards a shared goal, help one another, laugh at their wonderfully imperfect first gyoza and celebrate what they have created together.
No awkward icebreakers. No one standing on the sidelines.
One experience
Three delicious gyoza.
Each group contributes to the feast. Everyone gets to taste all three.
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02Sweet, savoury and full of umami
Prawn & Pork
Succulent prawn and pork create a flavourful filling with extra texture and depth.
03The surprise favourite
Spinach, Mushroom & Parmesan
An earthy, rich vegetarian filling that wins over meat lovers too.
A real team. A real experience.
See what happens when everyone gets around the table.
Hands stay busy, barriers come down and conversation flows. Watch a real Tomo class turn a group of colleagues into one laughing, cooking and sharing team.
Plan your team experienceThe experience
From ingredients to shared feast.
Your team creates the entire experience together, with Tomo guiding every step.
View practical details- 01
Welcome & demonstration
Tomo introduces the three fillings, shares the story of gyoza and demonstrates the techniques. No cooking experience is needed.
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Prepare the fillings
Participants split into smaller teams and take responsibility for one flavour. Every person has a role and every group contributes.
- 03
Fold together
Learn traditional folds side by side. People naturally swap tips, help each other and laugh as their gyoza take shape.
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Add a friendly challenge
Choose an optional challenge for the neatest fold, most creative shape, best teamwork or most impressive presentation.
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Cook, taste & share
Pan-fry the gyoza until golden and crisp, then gather around the table to taste all three flavours as one team.
Why gyoza works
A simple activity.
Powerful connection.
Gyoza-making gives people a shared purpose while leaving plenty of space for conversation, discovery and laughter.
Everyone can participate
Complete beginners, confident cooks, quieter team members and natural leaders all find a way to contribute.
Teamwork happens naturally
Preparing, seasoning, folding, cooking and plating invite communication and shared responsibility.
Conversation feels easy
A relaxed hands-on activity helps different personalities connect without forcing the moment.
Progress is visible
Separate ingredients become trays of handmade gyoza through the team’s combined effort.
Success is shared
Everyone contributes to the same feast—and everyone enjoys the reward together.
Made for your team
Celebrate. Reconnect.
Make something together.
Staff appreciationChristmas celebrationsNew-team onboardingTeam retreatsLeadership daysCross-department connectionClient experiencesWorkplace wellbeing
“Food is a way to create happiness, strengthen connection and bring people together.”
— Tomo
Meet your host
Japanese cooking, warm hospitality and genuine fun.
Tomo is a Japanese cooking instructor based on the Sunshine Coast with more than 12 years of teaching experience. He has welcomed more than 1,000 participants through public, private, community and group cooking experiences.
His classes combine authentic Japanese flavours, clear instruction, humour and warm hospitality. His background in Aikido and nutritional wellbeing also informs a calm, attentive and inclusive approach where everyone can contribute.
12+Years teaching
1,000+Participants
3Flavours
The practical details
Designed around your organisation.
Group size
Designed for approximately 10–24 participants. Smaller groups can book with the minimum 10-person class fee.
Duration
Approximately 2–2.5 hours, including preparation, folding, cooking and sharing the meal.
Location
Suitable workplaces, function venues, private properties and holiday accommodation across the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane by arrangement.
Included
Personalised planning, all ingredients and seasonings organised and brought by Tomo, hands-on instruction, recipes and the meal your team prepares. Ingredient costs are quoted separately.
Investment
$90+ weekday rate / personWeekends start from $110 per person. The minimum 10-person class fee applies. Ingredients, venue hire and travel are additional.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives may be available with notice. Coeliac disease and serious allergies must be discussed in advance.
Simple to organise
Four steps to a brilliant team experience.
Tell us about your team
Share your date, location, group size, dietary needs and what you want the team to gain.
Receive a tailored proposal
Tomo recommends the timing, format, venue requirements and suitable adaptations.
Confirm your booking
Approve the details, secure your date and send through the final participant information.
Make, taste & connect
Tomo guides the experience while your people focus on cooking, laughing and connecting.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
Still deciding on the venue, date or format? Tomo can recommend the best option for your group.
Does everyone need cooking experience?+
Not at all. The class is designed for complete beginners as well as confident home cooks. Tomo explains each step clearly and makes sure everyone can take part.
Does everyone taste all three flavours?+
Yes. Smaller groups may prepare different fillings, but all three varieties come together as one shared feast for the whole team.
Is the class competitive?+
Only if you want it to be. A light-hearted challenge is optional, and the experience can be entirely collaborative if that better suits your team.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?+
Vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives may be possible with advance notice. The standard experience contains gluten, soy, sesame, shellfish and dairy. Coeliac disease and serious allergies must be discussed before booking because cross-contact risks depend on the venue and facilities.
Can Tomo come to our workplace?+
Yes, provided the space has suitable facilities. Tomo can also teach at function venues, private properties and suitable holiday accommodation. Requirements are confirmed during planning.
What group sizes can you host?+
The experience is designed for approximately 10–24 people. Smaller groups are welcome, with the minimum 10-person class fee applying. Please enquire about larger events, as a tailored format may be possible.
How long does it take?+
Allow approximately 2–2.5 hours. Final timing depends on the group size, venue and event format.
Let’s create your experience
Ready to bring your team around the table?
Tell Tomo about your group, your goals and your preferred date. If you are still deciding on the venue or format, that is completely fine.