With formal culinary training, Korean fermentation certification, tea mastery, and a policy-minded education from Smith College and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Yoon Hee brings rare range to the world of Korean heritage cuisine. Her work sits at the intersection of technique, memory, and public culture — where kimchi is living heritage, and tea is a ceremony of connection.
Yoon Hee Kim brings unusual range to the table: formal culinary training, Korean fermentation certification, tea mastery, and a policy-minded education shaped by Smith College and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Her work sits at the intersection of technique, memory, and public culture. In her classes, kimchi is not just a recipe, tea is not just a beverage, and Korean cuisine is not reduced to trend. Each program becomes a carefully guided encounter with living heritage.
From intimate cultural salons to institutional chef training, each offering is designed for rigor, warmth, and memorable participation.
Hands-on masterclasses in kimchi, traditional jang, and the cultural intelligence behind Korean fermentation.
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Elegant Korean tea ceremonies, guided tastings, and immersive education for private groups, cultural institutions, and culinary audiences.
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B2B instruction, menu and curriculum support, chef training, and cultural programming for organizations that need depth and credibility.
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