Cooking Class - Japanese Sushi and More

$ 85 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Learn traditional sushi techniques from rice preparation to rolling and slicing.

Discover the art of Japanese sushi-making in this comprehensive hands-on cooking class with Chef James. You'll master essential techniques for preparing restaurant-quality sushi and sashimi at home, from perfectly seasoned rice to expert knife skills.

Begin with traditional miso soup featuring tofu and kombu, then learn the crucial technique of preparing proper sushi rice. Practice handling and slicing fresh fish including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallops and roe. Learn more about the art of rolling maki and shaping nigiri with precision and confidence. Learn to prepare classic accompaniments including ponzu sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. Finish with a refreshing dessert of pressed coconut rice with yuzu sorbet and fresh fruit. Throughout the sushi lesson, Chef James shares professional tips for working with raw fish and achieving authentic Japanese flavors. Reserve your spot in this immersive sushi class today!

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

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Date Night, Gourmet, Japanese, Pescatarian, Sushi Making

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Chef James is a seasoned hospitality professional and chef-owner with decades of experience leading kitchens and restaurant operations. As the owner of a self-sufficient restaurant concept in New Mexico, he has overseen everything from menu development and staffing to financial planning and purchasing. His background spans executive chef and food and beverage leadership roles, where he opened new concepts, managed large teams and maintained strong cost control. Now expanding his presence to Colorado Springs and Albuquerque, Chef James brings operational expertise disciplined leadership and a commitment to quality to every culinary experience he creates.

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What You’ll Do

Learn traditional sushi techniques from rice preparation to rolling and slicing.

Discover the art of Japanese sushi-making in this comprehensive hands-on cooking class with Chef James. You'll master essential techniques for preparing restaurant-quality sushi and sashimi at home, from perfectly seasoned rice to expert knife skills.

Begin with traditional miso soup featuring tofu and kombu, then learn the crucial technique of preparing proper sushi rice. Practice handling and slicing fresh fish including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallops and roe. Learn more about the art of rolling maki and shaping nigiri with precision and confidence. Learn to prepare classic accompaniments including ponzu sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. Finish with a refreshing dessert of pressed coconut rice with yuzu sorbet and fresh fruit. Throughout the sushi lesson, Chef James shares professional tips for working with raw fish and achieving authentic Japanese flavors. Reserve your spot in this immersive sushi class today!

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

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Date Night, Gourmet, Japanese, Pescatarian, Sushi Making
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Nathalie

Nathalie

17 Feb 2026

Chef James is a well-rounded professional spanning 15 years of experience: teaching, creating and storytelling. His cooking goes beyond your ordinary flavors, bringing something unique from different corners of the world. If you want to learn something new or delve into an experience with an exceptional chef, no need to look any further.