Cooking Class: Sushi Making With Chef Ben
Tue, May 12th at 6:30PM
Thu, May 14th at 6:00PM
Fri, May 22nd at 6:00PM
Tue, May 19th at 6:30PM
Roll like a pro and master two iconic sushi favorites in this fun cooking class!
Master perfectly seasoned sushi rice, learn to handle nori with confidence and use a bamboo mat to create clean, consistent inside-out rolls. Start with a classic California roll to build technique and balance, then level up with a spicy salmon roll featuring fresh fish and that crave-worthy spicy mayo. Pick up tips for tighter rolls, sharper cuts and restaurant-quality results you can recreate at home. Book your spot today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Ben
- An authentic sushi-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Calgary (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
- A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Ben, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly sushi-making class in Calgary with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Classic California Roll
With sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, nori sheets, imitation crab, avocado, cucumber and sesame seeds
Spicy Salmon Roll
With sushi rice, nori, fresh salmon, spicy mayo (Japanese mayo + sriracha), green onion and sesame oil
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
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.
- LabelsSushi Making, Date Night, Asian, Japanese, Pescatarian
Outside Reviews for Chef Ben
Julie P.
26 Jan 2026
Ben made me and my mom a lovely roast chicken dinner. He served it with a great brown butter jus, roast potatoes, and maple glazed carrots. The whole meal was amazing. Chicken was super juicy and tender.
Nathalie
05 Jan 2026
Great chef!
Chef Ben is a Red Seal–certified chef with eight years of kitchen experience and a passion for helping students level up fast. Trained at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary, he worked his way from dishwasher to line cook before completing his apprenticeship and earning his Red Seal certification. He’s spent the last three years working in Michelin-starred restaurants across multiple countries, sharpening his technique, speed and precision in high-pressure services. With experience training new team members, Chef Ben brings a clear, practical teaching style that helps his students cook with confidence.
