Ube doesn't just taste beautiful. It looks it too — that deep purple, those layered textures, the golden crunch of toasted pinipig between the tiers. This is Filipino baking at its most joyful, and tonight you make it yourself.

Chef Audrey walks you through the full process, step by step. You're not watching a demonstration — you're building your own cake from the moment you walk in to the moment you carry it home.

What you'll do:

Make ube halaya from scratch — the real Filipino ube jam that gives this cake its depth of flavor and color. Toast pinipig, the crispy puffed rice flakes that add that signature crunch between the layers. Stack, frost, and finish your own 6-inch three-layer cake in a style that's modern, tall, and completely yours.

What you take home:

Your own fully decorated ube cake, boxed and ready. The recipe for ube halaya you can make again. Decorating skills that work on any layered cake going forward.

No experience needed — just curiosity and a love for something a little unexpected.

This is Filipino flavor done with intention. Bold, purple, crunchy, and worth every photo you're going to take of it.

Bring your wine. Bring your people. The ube is ready when you are.

If you are redeeming a gift certificate, please call or text us at 732-497-2698

to reserve your place. You can also email us at info@maricelskitchen.com

Chef Audrey Santos is the Sous Chef at Maricel’s Kitchen, where she leads the culinary team in crafting memorable, high-quality dining experiences. Working closely with Chef Maricel, Audrey plays a key role in kitchen operations, menu execution, and guest engagement—bringing heart, precision, and cultural pride to every dish.

Outside of Maricel’s Kitchen, Audrey is the founder of Taste and See by Audrey and Sylvañas & Co., two ventures that showcase her deep love for Filipino cuisine and creative presentation. Since 2009, she has built a reputation for blending authenticity with artistry, offering custom cakes, specialty desserts, and curated tablescapes that highlight Filipino flavors. Her work spans intimate pop-ups, community events, and collaborative culinary projects—each designed to bring people together through food and storytelling.

Chef Audrey’s mission is simple: to preserve heritage and spark joy through every bite.

Discover the Joy of Cooking with Maricel's Classes – Fun, Easy, and Interactive!

Duration & Format: Dive into 2.5 hours of engaging, hands-on cooking. Perfect for any experience level, from beginners to seasoned chefs.

Interactive Learning: Experience the excitement of learning and applying new flavors and techniques. Our classes are fully interactive, ensuring you're both learning and doing.

Enjoy Your Creations & Take-Home Delights: This is a Make & Take class.

Refreshments Included: Soft drinks are on us! Feel free to BYOB if you like..

Dietary Accommodations: Have specific dietary needs? Let us know in advance. We're here to make sure your cooking experience meets your personal requirements.

Join us at Maricel's Classes for an easy, enjoyable cooking journey. Cooking is made simple and delightful for everyone!

Maricel's Kitchen is New Jersey's premier culinary experience destination and can cater to all your culinary needs and is a unique culinary venue in New Jersey.

Elevate Your Special Occasions: Planning a wedding, corporate team building, intamate affair, group outing, or a special celebration? Let Maricel’s Kitchen elevate your event, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.Our Chef's Table events offers an intimate and exclusive culinary experience; click here to check the upcoming schedule.Our diverse cooking classes include Filipino, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten Free, Baking, and more. Click here for schedule.

Culinary Innovation and Tradition: Maricel's passion for cooking shines through every dish served and taught. Her expertise ensures that each meal is not just prepared, but is crafted with the utmost care, celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures and tastes.

Book Your Event Today: Contact Maricel’s Kitchen at (732) 497-2698 to discuss how we can make your next event spectacular with our top-tier culinary offerings.

Let Maricel's Kitchen be the heart and soul of your next event, where tradition meets culinary innovation—right here in New Jersey.

Gift the joy of culinary exploration with Maricel’s Kitchen gift cards! Perfect for any occasion, these cards can be used across our services:

• Cooking Classes: Hands-on lessons in diverse cuisines.
• Chef's Table Events: Exclusive dining experiences.
• Catering Services: Customizable menus for any event.
• Maricel's Retail: Unique culinary products.

We offer both physical gift cards available for purchase in-store and digital gift cards that can be bought online by following this link.Redeem Your Gift Card: To use your gift card for cooking classes or any of our services, please call us at (732) 497-2698 or email info@maricelskitchen.com to manually reserve your spot.

Discover a unique and enjoyable way to celebrate or collaborate with Maricel’s Kitchen private cooking classes. Whether it’s for corporate team building, board meetings, sales meetings, bachelorette parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special gathering, our private classes provide a memorable and interactive experience.

• Event Types: Ideal for corporate events, celebrations, or just a fun gathering.
• Group Size: Accommodating groups from 10 to 30 participants.
• Customizable Menus: Tailor-made menus to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.

Private cooking classes at Maricel’s Kitchen are the perfect blend of fun and creativity for any occasion! Call us at (732) 497-2698 or email info@maricelskitchen.com to discuss your event.

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? Click here order your copy today.Let’s cook something beautiful together.