Coronavirus: Wagamama launches free virtual ‘Wok From Home’ cooking lessons

‘I want this regular online show to teach you how you can be a decent chef in no time,’ says Wagamama chef

(Wagamama)

Wagamama is launching a new free video series to teach people how to cook some of its staple dishes, such as chicken katsu curry.

The online series, titled Wok From Home, will feature cooking lessons led by the pan Asian restaurant chain’s executive chef, Steve Mangleshot, who has worked at Wagamama for more than 20 years.

Recipes featured on the show include Yaki Soba, Cha Han, and Wok Fried Greens.

The series will be posted across Wagamama’s various social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

The first online lesson will go live on Wednesday 8 April, with the following one dropping on Friday 10 April.

The videos have been filmed in Mangleshot’s home kitchen.

“This is the first time in 20 years that I’ve gone this long without cooking Wagamama food and to be honest, I’m missing it. So, I thought I’d bring the Wagamama kitchen home so we can all get our Wagamama fix!” he said.

“The production value might not be up to our usual standard as it will be shot on an iPhone 11 but to be honest we’re making this up as we go along!”

The chef said that his wife is the producer and director of the series, while his children are the sous chefs. “So it’s gonna be interesting,” he added.

“We have all been forced to prepare more food at home than we normally do and I want this regular online show to teach you how you can be a decent chef in no time. I also want to create a sense of community through our food, just like we do in all our restaurants.”