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Intro to Homemade Sushi
Cooking Class: Intro to Homemade Sushi
If you've never rolled your own sushi before, don't worry; this introductory cooking class with Chef Desiree is the perfect way to get started!
In this hands-on sushi making class, you will learn to roll, cut and present your own gourmet sushi rolls, complete with homemade sushi rice. Simply choose two rolls from the menu to make for yourself: a light and refreshing vegetable roll with avocado and cucumber, a classic California roll with crabstick or a spicy ahi tuna roll. Be ready to take pictures, have fun and chat with classmates while you learn. You'll leave class with all the knowledge you need to recreate your favorite rolls at home!
All cooking classes are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. Guests are welcome to purchase beer to enjoy during the class.
MENU
Makizushi
Choose two
California roll with surimi, cucumber and avocado
Spicy tuna roll with ahi and avocado
Vegetable roll with cream cheese, avocado and cucumber
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.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsGroup, Sushi Making, Asian, Japanese, Date Night
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Ashley
05 Sep 2024
Chef Desiree was personable, explained techniques in an easy to understand way and make learning basic sushi techniques super easy! I'll definitely take more classes with her.
Victoria
15 Aug 2024
Great chef! She is super pacient and clear while sharing great stories in class 🤓 hurry and book now!
Lydiana
14 Jul 2024
It was a fun experience! Glad we signed up!
Angela
12 Jul 2024
It was a fun and manageable class and definitely better than trying to follow a YouTube video.
Alexis
13 Jun 2024
So sweet and so patient with everyone! 10/10 recommend taking one of her classes. You’re guaranteed to leave a pro! :)
Jason
17 May 2024
Wonder and kind instructor! Thank you so much for a great evening and helping others learn a fine art. I hope to become better at rolling over time.
Rebekah
03 May 2024
Such a fun night! Thank you!
Andrea
26 Apr 2024
Loved her and she was very patient.
Buzz
18 Apr 2024
It was a fun class where you learn to make sushi in a fun way!
Cristina
29 Mar 2024
Best sushi class I've ever taken! Desiree is very knowledgeable and extremely patient. The whole experience was awesome! I'm definitely telling all my friends about it!
Cordelia
29 Mar 2024
This class was so much fun. Chef Desiree is a great teacher, very personable and professional.
Tito
28 Mar 2024
Fun class. Chef was very clear on instruction and super nice.
Alex
21 Mar 2024
Had an amazing time! Desiree is amazing!
Monica
19 Mar 2024
My husband and I really enjoyed her class. She's very knowledgeable and explains things very well.
Angele
14 Mar 2024
At first I was uncomfortable that she never asked about allergies, because I'm allergic to crab and shellfish...and I never had sushi and stay away from it. But once the class got started..it was easy to just avoid the crab and I actually made my own sushi! And it was delicious! I was surprised how delicious it was! The venue could be improved, as far as space, but Desiree did a good job and I think now we all can make sushi for a living! I think.
Sabrina
21 Feb 2024
Chef Des was amazing and so knowledgeable and patient. I was worried about our group not being able to start on time and there was plenty of time to learn and make excellent yummy food. Cant wait to attend another class.
Sergio
16 Feb 2024
Super class, made it fun and informative.
Roger
08 Feb 2024
Great class! Easy and short!
Deji
19 Jan 2024
Chef Desiree was awesome the class was fun, simple, and a great vibes. the cooking station was very clean and the ingredients were fresh and readily available. I would rate it a 10/10 and would recommend it to everyone as well as take another class! I don't have to watch YouTube to learn how to make sushi with such a great teacher.
Alejandra
19 Jan 2024
Fun, interactive class! we got some really clear, helpful tips on how to roll and cut. Good class flow and great energy from Chef Desiree.
Breanne
11 Jan 2024
Chef Desiree was great! I really enjoyed the class!
Zuleyma
02 Jan 2024
Chef Desiree was a great instructor! She guided us throughout the entire process and provided great information along the way. We really enjoyed this intro class and all the necessary tips to re-create the dishes at home!
Arden
28 Dec 2023
Tonight was awesome! Desiree was wonderful. Highly recommend her class.
Howie
01 Dec 2023
This was a great intro to Sushi making class. Desiree was knowledgeable and extremely funny!
Morgan
14 Nov 2023
Super fun! Chef Desiree was great and made the class really engaging and easy to follow along.
James
01 Sep 2023
Friendly, informative and fun!?
Lauren
31 Aug 2023
Desiree was so much fun! Definitely going to book another class with her! She was funny, informative and made the atmosphere so fun.
Jake
08 Aug 2023
Was very informative and fun!
Paige
03 Aug 2023
This class was SO much fun. I'm 72 and went with my 21 year old granddaughter. We both had a blast. Desiree explained and demonstrated everything and gave assistance as needed. Highly recommend!
ashleigh
27 Jul 2023
Loved Desiree super welcoming and really great at showing us how to roll sushi, the class was fun light hearted and she is a breath of fresh air her secret sauce is amazing
Sophie
27 Jul 2023
Chef Desiree taught a fun class that broke down the steps to making sushi, whatever your level! She gave some great tips, and the sushi was delicious. I recommend!
Kimberly
08 Jun 2023
Amazing instructor, loved the class, highly rect. The Sake Bar was a plus as well.
Julio
04 May 2023
Chef Desiree was fun and informative. Definitely recommend her class
SUSANNA
19 Apr 2023
Love her tips & tricks. Highly recommend.
Jared
13 Apr 2023
Desiree was a great teacher and we had a DANDY of a time rolling sush
Heather
20 Mar 2023
Absolutely loved this class. The instructors were so great and and we all had a wonderful time.
Katy
20 Mar 2023
Such a fun experience. Chef Desiree was great and loved being able to experience Texas Sake!
Richa
16 Mar 2023
Very patient and friendly. Accommodating for those who wanted to do different things.
Matt
16 Mar 2023
Good class, venue was really small and cramped
Amor
09 Mar 2023
Great Experience! Can’t wait to take the skills and make some sushi at home!
Matt
16 Feb 2023
Great class. Easy experience for beginners. Space is a little tight in the class area.
Haley
16 Feb 2023
It was so fun and the sushi was delicious!!!
Paula
15 Feb 2023
My husband and I had a blast learning how to roll sushi and all of the tools that go into it. Chef Desiree made it a learning experience that was so much fun. Highly recommend trying this with a friend or a date night!
Thomas
10 Feb 2023
Made it easy and fun
Alexandrea Jade
09 Feb 2023
Great class! Loved the energy
Renee
02 Feb 2023
We had sui much fun and made such delicious rolls with Desiree! She was so friendly and instructional. She put us at ease with a recipe that can easily be intimidating. Thank you so much!
Natalie
02 Feb 2023
The class was amazing she answered all questions and made sure to help everyone
Steven
27 Dec 2022
Desiree is great teacher, communication is there and ask if we had questions, with multiple trick n tips.
Kathleen
22 Dec 2022
Tip was given after class. Great teacher. Fun experience!!
John
19 Dec 2022
It was a great class. My girlfriend and I learned so much. Desiree really knows what she's doing, and she's a terrific instructor.
Desiree
14 Dec 2022
Super fun. She's a great teacher.
Melissa
11 Dec 2022
This was absolutely the most fun, ever! Would highly recommend Chef Desiree and the sushi class. We will definitely be booking again!
Tess
16 Nov 2022
Chef Desiree was amazing! She is so knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. Both my boyfriend and I were amazed with how quickly she taught us to make gorgeous & delicious rolls that we will be making at home again in the future to impress friends and family. I will be recommending her class to others!
Clint
10 Nov 2022
Chef Desiree was a great teacher and very patient as we learned how to make sushi. I feel confident that I can use what I learned to practice my skill and get better. I highly recommend her class.
Adam
10 Nov 2022
Great fun cooking class and Chef Desiree was very friendly and well knowledge
Andrea
15 Oct 2022
Great class for beginners , chef Desiree will walk you through step by step in how to make delicious sushi rolls. She has a lot of knowledge and experience so don't hesitate to ask questions about the different techniques or ingredients. She's really down to earth and funny. I would love to take another class with her!
Amy
04 Jul 2022
Lovely experience and would definitely recommend!! Perfect for a date night to do something new. Desiree is so knowledgeable!
Sean
28 Apr 2022
Great Class and awesome food. The rice was so flavorful!
tamara
23 Apr 2022
really great time always wanted to learn
Erin
29 Mar 2022
Desiree was lovely and fun and we all had a super great time! Making the sushi was awesome and tasty!!
Lynsey
24 Mar 2022
What a great time! Desiree was great! Def coming back for more classes!
Danielle
25 Feb 2022
COME ON AN EMPTY STOMACH, the sushi is so good!! Chef Desiree makes it a fun and easy experience. She is very personable. I would highly recommend her class!
Joy
24 Feb 2022
It was great !
Karina
24 Feb 2022
A delightful and instructive class. My partner and I enjoyed it immensely. You absolutely DO NOT need to eat prior to thr class. We were absolutely stuffed!:) Super yummy and filling despite being sushi. Between you and your partner, you make 4 total rolls!
Katy
28 Jan 2022
She was amazing! Really enjoyed the experience
Shawn
28 Jan 2022
Chef Desiree was lots of fun - so helpful and patient. I would definitely take her class again.
John
16 Jan 2022
The class was a perfect size, 10 participants. Enough time to learn, chat and have a beer while learning.
Scott
13 Jan 2022
I feel confident I can do this at home now!
Matt
31 Dec 2021
Chef Desiree was awesome. She taught us all about sushi rolling, and came prepared with everything we needed to make the tastiest rolls. She was energetic and fun, and we could tell she had a passion for sushi rolling. She was knowledgeable about the whole process, and very helpful to us as we made our first rolls. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun experience. Oh, and the rolls tasted amazing, too!
Celeste
18 Dec 2021
We enjoyed her class very much!
Destiny
16 Dec 2021
Great
Reagan
16 Dec 2021
Fun and tasty!
Jerron
02 Dec 2021
She was so friendly, giving and just full of excitement. I can not wait for myself and others to do her Advanced class.
Bethel
07 Nov 2021
Enjoyed the class!
Courtney
22 Oct 2021
We had so much fun taking this class! Chef Desiree was a great teacher who made it easy for us to learn how to roll.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Jessica
08 Feb 2024
Chef Desiree was an amazing teacher she made doing sushi for the first time a breeze. I can definitely make this at home now with my husband. Thanks for making out anniversary night a blast!
Molly
08 Feb 2024
Desiree was fantastic! She made sure we had all the information we needed before starting our rolls. Throughout the class she was going around making sure everyone was ok and tips and assisting. The atmosphere of the location was fun and relaxing!
Ana
19 Jun 2020
Chef Desiree was wonderful and very informational. My boyfriend and I loved this date night!!
Cynthia
12 Jun 2020
Amazing time! Learned so much and Chef Desiree was friendly, explained things step by step and has a passion for what she loves!
Heather
18 Mar 2020
Great event and class. Really enjoyed learning (finally) how to do Sushi rolls...we had fun and enjoyed Chef's preparation and instruction!
Kerri
15 Mar 2020
Sushi and seaweed salad was great! I've done both before and was hoping to learn a little something new, and got to wrap a roll w/rice outside of nori, so that was good, but about the only new bit I got. Late start and slow progress for pretty basic instruction, due to only 4 stations for 16-ish people. So don't arrive hungry. Tables for everyone to sit and work at would be nice. Bar setting, so: noisy, TV in the background, and makeshift kitchen facilities not ideal.
Mykala
12 Mar 2020
I liked Chef Desiree. I don’t think the experience was up to par. First, the event started late; Second, people arrived late and I’m not actually sure if they were a part of the class or not; Third because of the mismanagement of time I didn’t make both my sushi rolls. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth, I will not be returning.
Lacey
01 Mar 2020
We ended up leaving after an hour of being there but not even touching the food. We would have preferred if we had our own stations rather than sharing with others, would have preferred instruction while preparing the food, and had a quieter environment to participate in the class. For the cost it was not worth it. Have two stars simple because the chef seemed nice, but we didn’t have any real interaction with her before leaving and expected more for the cost.
Latoya
24 Feb 2020
Great class with a demo then hands on to do it ourselves. One recommendation would be to have more than one bowl of water available for dipping your hands or to change out the water often so that it is clean. Other than that, I enjoyed the class more than I thought I was going to!! We got to eat our 2 rolls and they were tasty!
Ivan
16 Feb 2020
Fun night, the wife loved the class
Outside Reviews for Chef Desiree
Cheryl Anderson
02 Jan 2020
Desiree is the best at making people feel comfortable and relaxed at any gathering. She’s very patient and a great teacher!! She’s always well prepared and for a big bonus...her sushi turns out delicious and looks amazing. If you’re looking to learn how to roll sushi, she’s the one you want!!
David Ramirez
02 Jan 2020
I was amazed for the variety of rolls that were made on the party, so many and so delicious all of them but the spicy tuna was my favorite. I learned so many tips to make my own rolls. I had an amazing time on the party everyone was really nice and fun. Definitely, I’ll join the next one.
Mel Siebers
02 Jan 2020
Best sushi sensei ever!
Jessica Gindlesperger
02 Jan 2020
The sushi parties are so much fun! I’ve always wanted to learn how to roll but had so many questions and no one to ask. Dez is very knowledgeable and teaches you everything from the proper way to shop for ingredients to the best way to cut the rolls. Everything is delicious and the environment is great for networking too. I now feel confident in making my own sushi at home, and even my seven year old has learned how to make her own too! -
Nuerzhati Nijiati
02 Jan 2020
The overall environment was very friendly! The entire kitchen was clean and neat and all sushi rolls were made in an open space so that we could see how sushi was made. It was an amazing dinner party! Dez is very friendly and funny person, she is extremely great at explaining things.
Courtney Goza
02 Jan 2020
Desiree’s classes are fun and her instruction is easy to follow and no stress. She makes learning a new skill fun and the sushi is delicious. She gets everyone involved to the extent they are comfortable with. I would definitely recommend taking this class.
Ryan Goza
02 Jan 2020
It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Desiree. I thoroughly enjoyed my time sampling her sushi. She is dedicated and knowledgeable and an all-round great person! -
Daniel Reed
02 Jan 2020
Dez rocks! Her sushi is top-notch and tastes amazing. She’s warm, friendly and fun. Her sushi parties are amazing and always a good time. Can’t wait for the next on.
Chris Garza
02 Jan 2020
Dez’s sushi is amazing. Her rice is sweet and fluffy and the quality of her ingredients is what you would expect for high-end sushi. Her eye for detail and the aesthetics really brings the ingredients together in ways that make you ask the question “ is something that looks that tasty too pretty to eat?” Then answer is always no but it’s close. The best part about it for me is the people. You get to be in the moment, in a relaxed environment with sushi talk as an ice breaker.or not even mentioned. It doesn’t matter because as good as the food is it is better getting to share it with people who make you happy.
Event location: 440 E St Elmo Rd, Ste B-2, Austin, TX, 78745
Venue Type: Sake Distillery
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
Chef Desiree has been rolling sushi completely from scratch for more than a decade, and perfecting her techniques along the way. Twice a year, she hosts an event where attendees numbering in the dozens gather to learn her tips and tricks to making homemade fare, though she also enjoys sharing her culinary knowledge with small groups, friends and family. Chef Desiree looks forward to sharing her passion and talent with you!
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