Cooking Class - Beginner-Friendly Sushi - San Diego

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Become an expert at making delicious sushi with Chef Paulo, no experience required.

Perfect for first-timers, this beginner-friendly sushi cooking class breaks down the fundamentals in a relaxed, hands-on setting. With clear guidance from Chef Paulo, you’ll build confidence while learning how to roll sushi from start to finish.

You’ll begin by learning proper fish handling techniques and how to balance flavors while assembling classic hand sushi rolls featuring fresh salmon, tuna and yellowtail. Next, you’ll practice rolling sushi with confidence using fun fillings like avocado, cucumber and asparagus. To wrap up, you’ll make pleasantly green, light, chewy matcha warabi mochi for dessert. Book this sushi making class today!

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Your Menu

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

No prior cooking experience needed

All ingredients and equipment are provided

Dietary accommodations available upon request

Private classes available for groups and special events

About This Experience

Guests

2 to 8 people

INCLUDES

4-course meal + all ingredients

Location

Serving the San Diego area

Venue

At your place

DURATION

3 hours

CONTACT

For larger partiesor private events, contact service@cozymeal.com or 800-369-0157.

FLEXIBLE BOOKING

Cancel or reschedule your reservation up to 48 hours before the event

PROTECTED PAYMENTS

Our Secure Cozymeal Escrow System™ allows you to book with confidence

WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS CLASS

Beginner-friendly with clear, step-by-step guidance
A fresh take on flavorful pescatarian cooking
Learn real cooking techniques you can confidently use at home

Your CHEF

Verified Chef

Food Safety Certified

With more than 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Paulo brings culinary creativity, team leadership and kitchen organization skills to the table. He has extensive experience as an executive sous chef, a restaurant manager, a bartender and a general manager. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with intermediate Spanish skills, he infuses a variety of flavors, fragrances and textures into his recipes, which span the globe from Brazil and Australia to Tucson and San Diego.

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Event location

Chef Paulo will travel to guests in Downtown San Diego

Verified guest reviews for this class

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Ben S. 02/21/2026

We took the sushi class and learned how to do three types of rolls and hand rolls. Chef Paulo was super knowledgeable and approachable. It was a really fun experience learning how to cook the rice, cut the fish and other fillings, and learn how to roll them. We are all beginners and he helped make sure all of us were able to complete all of our rolls. I would absolutely recommend the class and chef Paulo personally

George C. 04/15/2026

We had an amazing sushi cooking class with Chef Paulo. He helped us cook the rice, learn 4 different types of rolls, and even some history! We ended the night with our bellies full and a ton of leftovers.

Michael G. 02/22/2026

Great sushi class. Nice guy teaching a difficult subject.

Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Paulo

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Soy K. 02/17/2026

Booked the class Authentic Brazilian Feast with Chef Paulo in Chula Vista

We had the very amazing time with Paulo for the cooking class. All the dishes we cooked were absolutely delicious and he was so knowledgeable and provided many helpful tips for the future. Paulo, thank you for sharing your expertise and enthusiasm for cooking with fresh local ingredients. I look forward to the next class.

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Ellie Y. 01/11/2026

Booked the class Vegan Sushi for All with Chef Paulo in San Diego (Downtown)

Chef Paulo was awesome!! He was spot on in teaching us the basic of sushi making so we can make a variety of sushi rolls in the future. And we got a bonus of learning to make a hand roll. He was also very flexible and responsive in working with us on the menu/fish options. 10 stars would highly recommend and do it again!

Christina M. 07/27/2026

Booked the class Authentic Brazilian Feast with Chef Paulo

Chef Paulo was very knowledgeable of the menu history and culture. Great company and delicious food. I will definitely recommend to friends and family.

Reviews Chef Paulo received outside of Cozymeal

Jenna A. 01/29/2026

Cooking with Paulo is hands down one of my favorite experiences to repeat. I’ve taken his sushi class a few times now, with adults, and even with kids, and it never disappoints. He is patient, knowledgeable, and so good at breaking things down in a way that feels simple and doable. I’ve learned a wide variety of rolls, the food is incredible, and the whole experience is fun, informative, and interactive. It’s the perfect mix of learning and enjoyment, and I always walk away feeling confident (and very full!).

Nathalie 12/28/2025

Chef Paulo has excellent expertise in tropical Brazilian cuisine and a world of experience in other gastronomies, having lived in Australia and San Diego. In all those places, he accumulated 15 years of experience and excelled at honing his skills and is always excited to share his craft with new and repeat guests.