Slice, dice and roll your way to a gourmet Japanese meal centered around sushi.
Settle in for a cozy night to practice the art of classic sushi with a fancy twist as taught by Chef Justin in this hands-on cooking class. You'll prepare a fresh, flavorful menu rich with Japanese influences.
Start by marinating seaweed for salad with flavors of ginger, mirin and sesame with an optional bite from red peppers. For the main course, chop poached lobster and slice juicy, seared steak and roll together for a truly over-the-top sushi roll. You will also layer and roll spicy shrimp rolls before ending with sweet matcha ice cream.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With mirin, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, oil, cucumber and optional red pepper flakes
Surf and Turf Roll
With lobster, seared beef, cucumber, rice, sesame seed, seaweed, vinegar, scallions and eel sauce
Spicy Shrimp Roll
With rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, spicy mayonnaise sauce and rice vinegar
Matcha Ice Cream
Prepared in advance by the chef
With milk and ice
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Amazing! Did a class with my family, honestly really good experience!
Carrie
29 Jun 2024
Great sushi tips. Loved the lesson in cucumber slicing, plating rules of the wasbi, wagu beef and fresh lobster. He easily handled special food accommodations and our crazy kids and dogs. We also got a few tips re Japanese knives. We'd do it again! Thanks Chef Justin!
Alex
16 Apr 2024
Justin did an AMAZING job. Such a fun night, he’s incredibly informative, helpful, and a lot of fun. Would recommend to anyone.
Iesha
01 Apr 2024
Justin was personable, knowledgeable and funny! I highly recommend!
Zinoosh
30 Mar 2024
Chef Justin was great! Would definitely do this again. What a great experience and so much leftover sushi!
Talia
15 Mar 2024
Chef Justin was amazing!!! I booked this as a surprise for my boyfriend for our anniversary because we both love sushi and cooking. He came very prepared and organized. He was an amazing teacher, and he catered to all of our requests! He started with a tuna, crab, salmon, avacado cucumber roll with edamame. Then we made a spicy shrimp roll. After he prepared an amazing lobster, cucumber, avacado roll with freshly seared steak on top. It was AMAZING! He even added in extra steak nigiri for us. He ended with vanilla, matcha, and strawberry mochi. Overall 11/10 experience and I would recommend to anyone!!
Sophia
14 Mar 2024
Chef Justin is phenomenal. His expertise patience, and skills truly made our sushi making class unforgettable. We had such a wonderful time with him, made great conversation, and made a delicious dinner together. The fish was high-quality, and he even made a little side meal for our puppy at home. Thank you, Justin, for an unbelievable experience - we are so grateful to you! Sophia and Luka
Marilyn
11 Mar 2024
We had a wonderful evening with Chef Justin. His Surf and Turf Sushi was absolutely delicious and it came with delicious surprise additions that were not on the menu. We all agreed it was the best sushi that we have had (and we are all sushi fans).
Chef Justin was a great teacher -- walking us through the steps and techniques to shop for and prepare the sushi. He was a gracious and communicative host and made the evening an enjoyable and special experience.
We would highly recommend Chef Justin, the food and the experience.
Jacqueline
11 Jan 2024
Justin was the consummate professional! From his superior knife skills to the fresh ingredients- the evening was filled with fun and amazing food! We look forward to more experiences with Chef Justin!
Martens
14 Dec 2023
Fun, kind, and patient - that describes Chef Justin and his amazing team. We had such a great time and made some delicious sushi!
Tonisha
08 Dec 2023
Great experience with Justin!
Tonisha
08 Dec 2023
Our team hired Justin for our end of year activity. He was fun to work with and the food was great!
Celeste
02 Dec 2023
Justin was absolutely amazing! He was extremely charming and the food was so outstanding. I will definitely be booking him again for future events.?
Smitha
19 Nov 2023
Chef Justin exceeded our expectations. The dishes were amazing. Our family learned to make sushi, and slice and dice. We are avid sushi lovers still he had new tricks. Above all he was charming, and friendly.
Min
24 Sep 2023
Chef Justin is warm and welcoming. We learned about the history of sushi but we also acquired the skills to make it ourselves. The class was exceptionally well-organized, with all the necessary ingredients and tools laid out neatly. Chef Justin's attention to detail was impressive, and he took the time to explain the importance of selecting the freshest fish and perfecting knife skills. His explanations were clear and easy to follow.
This attention to aesthetics elevated the entire sushi-making experience to a true work of art. It was a truly memorable meal, and he was able to make substitutions and the birthday super special.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Justin
Jasper
19 Jul 2024
Fantastic! Great food, Justin was really friendly, and we learned a lot.
Molly
18 Jun 2024
We loved our experience with Chef Justin. The sushi we made was delicious, and it was incredible to learn technique from such a patient teacher. My 13 year old nephew participated with us and he absolutely loved it too. I would recommend this experience and Chef Justin most highly.
Drew
20 May 2024
We had a great experience with Chef Justin! I would recommend Chef Justin time and time again to friends and family. I surprised my girlfriend with a sushi making night and we had a fantastic experience. Chef Justin was on time and prepared with all ingredients and supplies. He worked with us to accommodate my girlfriend who had gluten and dairy allergies and have similar rolls and sauces she could consume. He set up and prepared in our kitchen space well. He was friendly, joking, but also very serious and focused on his craft. It was so fun to see his technique and skills and he was a great teacher, letting hs try our hand at cutting and rolling. We ate a multiple course meal and both of us LOVED it. The sushi was so fresh and so good. I couldn’t recommend this more to others. Thank you to Chef Justin for such a fun experience!
Sam
20 Apr 2024
Chef Justin was amazing! Professional, fun, personable, and very patient with a group of first-time sushi makers - he would be great for a date night, a big party, or anything in between. Highly recommend!
Brynna
18 Apr 2024
Chef Justin was awesome!! We loved our experience. He created such a memorable evening with many, many delicious rolls. Highly recommend!
Leslie
12 Apr 2024
Chef Justin is extremely knowlegdable! His expertise and passion when it comes to Sushi making is amazing and absolutely contagious. Can 100% recommend. Thank you again, Chef!
stayce
16 Mar 2024
BOOK Chef Justin without hesitation! I initially reached out to Chef Mademaster and was disappointed. I booked, he cancelled a week after, I asked for an explanation in the messages and he NEVER responded. Very rude. I then found Chef Justin and it was a WONDERFUL experience.
Chef Justin was on time and exceeded our expectations in every way possible. He was able to customize the menu for me (I'm vegan my friend isn't) he had multiple options that were tasty.
Hiring Chef Justin was one of the best decisions we made for our event. If you're looking for a private chef who goes above and beyond to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience, look no further. He's also funny!
Pros:
Exceptional culinary skills
Customized menu tailored to preferences
Professionalism and attention to detail
Friendly and engaging demeanor
Cons:
None whatsoever!
Thanks again Chef Justin!
Weston
12 Mar 2024
Chef Justin is very funny and engaging. He taught us some sushi making techniques and had more than enough sushi for two meals. Best sushi I have ever had and we walked away having learned a few tricks that we are planning to try on our own.
Tessa
09 Mar 2024
Chef Justin was amazing! We had so much fun. He was knowledgeable, the fish was fresh, and the rolls were delicious! Highly recommend
Melissa
02 Mar 2024
Justin was a patient and informed teacher who helped me figure out what I had been doing all wrong. It was a fun way to spend an evening even if you’re just interested in observing a chef up close and having a terrific meal along the way made it all the better.
Calvin
01 Mar 2024
Had a great experience and good conversation. We enjoyed learning, watching and being in awe of the craftsmanship of Chef Justin. Would recommend!
Jane
26 Feb 2024
We had the best experience with Chef Justin and couldn’t be more pleased with our first Cozy Meal in-home class and dinner! It was truly memorable and we learned new techniques too! The entire group had a great time and Chef Justin is delightful. Would highly recommend!
Micah
12 Feb 2024
Justin did a fantastic job and is an awesome sushi chef. We had a blast learning some sushi basics and loved the rolls he prepared for us as well. Super nice guy and created a great experience!
Sarah
28 Jan 2024
Chef Justin left us with an unforgettable experience! I book this for my boyfriend's birthday / Christmas present. Chef Justin showed up promptly with everything he needed to make this a fantastic evening. We had a great time learning from him as well as hanging out and joking around. This was something we will never forget, and I can't thank him enough!!
Kimberly
28 Jan 2024
Chef Justin was the best and was extremely patient with my young niece and nephew! The rolls were so delicious and we learned so much!
Vincenzo
17 Jan 2024
Chef Justin taught my girlfriend and I how to make sushi for our anniversary. What an amazing experience! He was so knowledgeable, and the class was so much fun. Would absolutely book again, and highly recommend!
Justin was on time, personable and provided even more than expected during the meal. It was hands on and very fun!
Brian
02 Sep 2023
Chef Justin was awesome and we had such a great time! Highly recommend!
Madison
28 Aug 2023
Chef Justin was friendly, communicative, instructive, and very punctual! We loved the menu and the ability to try making our own sushi. Would highly recommend!!
Silvia
02 Aug 2023
Chef Justin made it really easy to follow his class. Everything he did looked effortless. A great experience for anybody like me that loves eating sushi but does not know much about how to make it properly. Now I know!
With over 10 years of culinary experience, Chef Justin is a master at rolling sushi. His knowledge of traditional sushi knife skills, fresh ingredients and authentic recipes makes him an excellent guide for anyone looking to learn how to make sushi from scratch. Fluent in English, Japanese and Chinese, Chef Justin strives to help all his guests feel comfortable and have a memorable experience in the kitchen.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Justin will travel to guests within Washington, D.C. for this experience.
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