Maricel LIVE: In-Person Cooking Show Experience (Be Part of The Show)

Chef Maricel is Launching a New Cooking Experince - Streamed Live - and you are part of it!

You may have seen her on Food Network, PBS, or Hulu, or come across her cookbook, Maricel’s Simply Asian. But what makes Maricel stand out is not just her recipes—it is her story. Now you can be part of it.

🎟 VERY LIMITED TICKETS – Only 4–6 Guests Per Class

This is not just a cooking class. It is a live cooking show, and you are part of it.

Join Chef Maricel in her kitchen as a featured participant in her weekly filmed and livestreamed cooking show. You will cook, learn, laugh, and help bring each dish to life—on camera and in real time.

📅 Upcoming Menus

✨ Planned menus (subject to change due to live cooking).

• Sept 23 – Chicken Adobo & Garlic Fried Rice + Turon
• Sept 30 – Pancit Bihon + Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters)
• Oct 7 – Lumpiang Shanghai & Gulay + Pancit Canton
• Oct 14 – Kare-Kare (Peanut Oxtail Stew) + Buko Pandan
• Oct 21 – Arroz Caldo + Tokwa’t Baboy
• Oct 28 – Pancit Molo + Cassava Cake
• Nov 4 – Japanese Shoyu Ramen + Black Sesame Ice Cream
• Nov 11 – Vietnamese Pho + Chè Ba Màu (Three-Color Dessert)
• Nov 18 – Thai Green Curry + Mango Sticky Rice
• Nov 25 – Maricel’s Holiday Ham + Leche Flan
• Dec 2 – Korean Japchae + Kimchi Pancakes
• Dec 9 – Beef Chow Fun + Egg Tarts
• Dec 16 – Chicken Galantina + Tsokolate de Batirol & Queso de Bola

You do not need another complicated recipe or silent video.

You need a guide—a real chef who makes cooking joyful, simple, and full of flavor.

That is exactly who Chef Maricel is.

Every Tuesday night, Chef Maricel brings her warmth, humor, and culinary know-how to a live-streamed cooking show straight from her kitchen in East Brunswick, NJ. While thousands watch online, a small group of lucky guests get to be in the room—cooking, tasting, and experiencing it all firsthand.

It's not just another cooking class - you are part of the cooking show!

• 🍽 Be Part of the Cast – Join a small group of 4–6 guests featured in the show. You are not just watching—you are participating.
• 🔪 Cook with Chef Maricel – She will guide you step-by-step through two Asian dishes. You will chop, stir, taste, and plate—on camera.
• 🎥 Filmed Live – The show is streamed across YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. This is real food, real cooking, real-time.
• 🍴 Family-Style Meal – After filming, everyone shares the dishes they created around the table.
• 🥡 Take Home Leftovers – There is usually plenty to bring home and enjoy later.
• 🥤 Soft Drinks Included – You are welcome to BYOB if you like.

• 6:30 PM – Arrive, get settled, meet the crew, and prep for filming.
• 7:00 PM – Lights, camera, action! The livestream begins.
• Post-Show – Sit down with the group for a shared meal and photos.

• You will be on camera – This is a live show streamed on multiple platforms.
• All guests must sign a photo/video release form.
• Dietary restrictions? Let us know at least 48 hours in advance. We will do our best to accommodate.

Chef Maricel is your guide—but you are the heart of the show.

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and appetite.

📸 Media Release Agreement

By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to be filmed, photographed, and recorded during the class. Participation in the class includes your consent for Chef Maricel’s Kitchen to use your image, voice, and likeness in live streams, recordings, and promotional materials without additional approval or compensation. Since the entire experience is broadcast live, you will be on camera for the duration of the class.

Your Guide to Confident, Joyful Asian Cooking

You want to cook authentic Asian dishes that bring people together—but figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. That’s where Chef Maricel comes in.

You may have seen her on the Food Network, PBS, or Hulu, where she brings her passion for food and vibrant personality to life. But whether she’s on screen or in person, Maricel’s mission is the same:to make Asian cooking simple, joyful, and absolutely delicious.

Her journey began in her grandmother’s kitchen in the Philippines, where she learned that food is love. Decades later, after traveling the world and working in some of New York’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels, she founded Maricel’s Kitchen—a culinary experience destination where tradition meets creativity.

As a Chef Ambassador for K-Seafood and the author of , Maricel helps home cooks like you confidently create Filipino, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean dishes—no matter your skill level.🎟️ When you join Chef Maricel’s classes or buy her book, you’re not just learning recipes—you’re gaining a guide, a cheerleader, and a new love for cooking.

👉 Let’s cook something unforgettable.

Bring the Flavors of Asia into Your Kitchen

You want to cook Asian dishes at home—authentic, delicious, and doable. But most recipes online feel too complicated, or worse, inauthentic.

That’s why Chef Maricel Gentile created Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook—to be your guide.

In this beautifully photographed, easy-to-follow cookbook, Maricel brings you everyday recipes from Filipino, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisines. Inspired by her journey from her Lola’s kitchen in Manila to running her own award-winning kitchen in New Jersey, every recipe is packed with heart, heritage, and flavor.

✅ Step-by-step recipes with accessible ingredients✅ Tips from Maricel’s professional experience and family traditions✅ Cook with confidence and bring joy to your table📖 Ready to start your journey?👉 Let’s cook something beautiful together.

Each week, Chef Maricel prepares one main dish and one appetizer or dessert—inspired by the flavors of Asia and the stories behind them.

📍 September

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📍 October

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📍 November

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