Cooking Class: Handcrafted California Rolls
Sun, Feb 8th at 4:00PM
Thu, Feb 12th at 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22nd at 4:00PM
Sun, Feb 8th at 12:00PM
Explore the flavors of the California coast in this immersive cooking class.
The class begins with an introduction to high-quality ingredients. You'll learn the recipe to make the perfect seasoned sushi rice, adding rice vinegar, salt and sugar to the rice. Then, layer your ingredients onto nori sheets. You can make a vegan or faux crab California roll using avocados, carrots and red peppers. Then, master the technique of rolling the sushi like a professional chef. Whip up a flavorful dipping juice with ginger juice, soy sauce, wasabi and red pepper flakes. Enjoy your flavorful handcrafted snack as you revel in your newfound skills.
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Kathleen
- An authentic sushi-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Grand Rapids (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 Kathleen, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly sushi-making class in Grand Rapids with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
MENU
Vegan California Rolls
With seasoned sushi rice, rice vinegar, salt, sugar, nori sheets, cucumber, avocado, carrot, red pepper and sesame seeds
Dipping Sauce
With ginger juice, scallion, soy, wasabi, sesame oil, lime and red pepper flakes
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, Beginner, Fun, Asian, Japanese
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Pauline
29 Jun 2025
The class was very informative and the rolls were tasty. I would have liked to have a couple of options. Some people don't eat seafood. Kathleen was nice and knowledgeable.
MICHAEL
29 Jun 2025
Me and my wife had a wonderful time. Great couples date Chef Kathleen made us feel very welcomed and gave great instructions. The food came out great and the best part is it was something me and my wife made together!!!
Vicki
26 Jan 2025
Kathleen is delightful while still professional and communicates at a level everyone understands. She made the class fun and interesting, all while we made and then enjoyed eating our California rolls
Meet your chef
Chef Kathleen is an innovative and highly experienced professional with extensive expertise in culinary arts, event planning and education. With a background as a chef, private chef, caterer and writer, she excels in creating and managing exceptional experiences. She has served as a Culinary Lead and Adjunct Professor, developing diverse course content and receiving high evaluations. Chef Kathleen holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, an AA in Culinary Arts and numerous certifications and continued education credentials from prestigious institutions.
