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ABOUT THE CHEFS

Chefs Vivi and Michi

Vivian O'Phelan and her husband Michi Hirano have a remarkable journey filled with love, resilience, and success. They met while working in a Japanese restaurant, despite their families initially disapproving of their relationship due to their different cultural backgrounds. After a challenging start, they got married and built a life together.

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Their journey took a dramatic turn when Michi survived a severe accident, which left him with life-threatening injuries. Despite the odds, Michi recovered with Vivian's unwavering support. Together, they navigated various career paths in the restaurant industry, eventually opening their own sushi restaurant, which they later closed to focus on family.

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In 2018, Michi faced another health crisis but emerged victorious once again after a risky surgery. Determined to support their family without Michi returning to restaurant work, they ventured into online business using a global platform for marketing. Their catering and cooking classes gained international popularity, allowing them to reach a global audience and maintain a fulfilling career while sharing their passion for food and resilience with others.

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Michi is renowned for his traditional sushi techniques and generosity in sharing his culinary expertise, while Vivian an Intercontinental chef excels in bringing people together through her creative and inclusive approach to cooking. Their success stems from their dedication to providing exceptional service, their passion for uniting people through food, and their perseverance in the face of adversity. Their story serves as an inspiration to others facing challenges, demonstrating that with love, positivity, and determination, anything is possible.

CLASSES & PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCES

With more than 20 years of experience, excellence, and passion for cooking, teaching the art of cooking to one person, couples or entire groups is not just enjoyable but fulfilling. We offer a variety of culinary styles, please refer to the Classes tab for more information

CATERING

Simply the best event experiences have never been more important or more shareable. Catering events offer the opportunity to bring people together because food continues to be the heart of it all.

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We strive for perfectly executed menus to make everything beautiful and flawless, guiding you through each and every detail including menu planning, floral designs, favors and more.

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We will work closely with you to create an elegant and special event that will impress your guests and fulfill your own unique vision. We also offer a vegetarian and vegan version of each dish in our menu. Request to book your event here.

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