Joe Kimura works across a range of culinary events, residencies, and educational formats, collaborating with private clients, venues, and festivals.

Each engagement is built around a consistent approach: a focus on technique, clarity, and the experience of Japanese cuisine as it is prepared and served in real time.

Events & Culinary Residencies

Culinary Events & Demonstrations

Joe collaborates with festivals, culinary events, and partner venues, offering demonstrations, workshops, and guided tasting sessions.

These formats are designed to present Japanese cuisine in a clear and structured way, combining technical explanation with live preparation.

Suitable for:

  • food and wine festivals

  • culinary schools

  • private venues and estates

  • intimate weddings

  • brand and hospitality collaborations

Joe kimura teaching cooking class

Workshops & Teaching

In addition to residencies and events, Joe offers small-group workshops focused on technique-driven learning.

Sessions typically cover:

  • sushi rice preparation

  • knife skills and fish handling

  • ingredient selection and sourcing

  • structure and consistency in Japanese cooking

Workshops are designed for both home cooks and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese cuisine.

Collaborations & Partnerships

Joe is available for collaboration with:

  • restaurants and hospitality groups

  • wineries and estates

  • culinary institutions

  • brands aligned with food and craftsmanship

Each collaboration is approached with a focus on maintaining quality, clarity, and consistency of the experience.

joe kimura private dining

Enquiries

For events, residencies, and collaborations, please use the contact form with details of your project, including location, timeframe, and number of guests.

Past Events

Joe Kimura 2015 street food event

Joe Kimura’s work has included a range of culinary events, demonstrations, and collaborations across Europe, with a focus on presenting Japanese cuisine in a structured and authentic way.

Selected past events include:

  • Wagyu livestock presentation in collaboration with the Japan Livestock Export Corporation (JLEC), with delegations from Japan, held in Stockholm and Copenhagen

  • Participation in Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival, including a kaiseki-focused dining experience

  • Osaka street food events, presenting regional dishes and techniques

  • Culinary events in Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District, introducing lesser-known dishes from Japanese cuisine to a wider audience

These events reflect a consistent focus on technique, education, and expanding the understanding of Japanese cuisine beyond its most familiar formats.

Joe kimura's ramen event