Cooking Class - Sushi Making 101 - Naperville

What You’ll Do

Learn the basics of making Sushi.

Let a gourmet chef teach you the basics of sushi making in this Sushi Making 101 cooking class. In this class, you will cover the important basics: selecting the freshest fish, seasoning your rice and whisking dipping sauces. Brush up on your knife skills and safety, and learn the best rolling techniques from the gourmet chef. At the end of the class, enjoy a sweet matcha ice cream.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 15
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Healthy, Sushi Making
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef Jesse brings a rich culinary background to every class, shaped by experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, private chef work and operating his own food ventures. He has played key roles in opening restaurant and brewery kitchens, as well as developing diverse menus. Now instructing, Chef Jesse combines his deep knowledge and passion for food with a love for teaching, helping students master efficient kitchen techniques while making cooking a fun, engaging experience.

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What You’ll Do

Learn the basics of making Sushi.

Let a gourmet chef teach you the basics of sushi making in this Sushi Making 101 cooking class. In this class, you will cover the important basics: selecting the freshest fish, seasoning your rice and whisking dipping sauces. Brush up on your knife skills and safety, and learn the best rolling techniques from the gourmet chef. At the end of the class, enjoy a sweet matcha ice cream.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 15
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Healthy, Sushi Making
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Jeff

Jeff

16 Jan 2025

Chef Jesse was great! He was professional and very personable. My wife and I attended the sushi making 101 class, and Chef Jesse provided some great tips and tricks to making/rolling sushi - the number 1 being practice! It's a bit odd to share ingredients with others at your table, but for sushi it was fine and not a big deal. Overall, it was a great - and we took away some great pointers and ideas.
Gabrielle

Gabrielle

27 Jun 2024

Went for a sushi class. Instructor was horrible and didn’t even know how to roll sushi. Taught us to roll the seaweed long ways instead of short ways so our rolls were huge and totally incorrect. We will not be back.

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Marianne

Marianne

05 Jul 2025

We really were looking forward to this event. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. There wasn't much "instruction" (chef did it himself or said mince that without instruction and didnt provide tips on best way to peel garlic as one example), resident chef speech was difficult to understand, did not introduce new tools that could have provided more sales in the store. We had to ask for a food mover, for instance. The empanadas were undercooked and steak not made to our requested doneness. We had to eat standing up and not even a linen napkin but a flimsy cocktail napkin. Did not encourage team camaraderie to make it a more fun experience. Can you call him a chef when he is still in school? Definitely an experienced chef would have been ideal. The food was good and event space was pleasant.