Cooking Class: Sushi Making With Chef Juwanza
Master the authentic flavors of Japanese sushi in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Juwanza.
Learn essential techniques and foundational recipes as you craft two popular sushi rolls: the California roll and the spicy tuna roll. Begin by sharpening your knife skills to chop fresh ingredients like avocado, cucumber, tuna and crab. Then, master the art of making perfectly seasoned sushi rice before layering your ingredients onto delicate nori sheets. Roll your sushi with precision, slice it into bite-sized pieces and savor your handcrafted creations. This class is a perfect introduction to sushi-making, equipping you with the skills to recreate these delicious rolls at home!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Juwanza
- An authentic sushi-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Colorado Springs (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 Juwanza, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly sushi-making class in Colorado Springs with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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California and Spicy Tuna Rolls
With sushi rice, seasoning vinegar, cream cheese, crab, avocado, kanikama, cucumber, tuna and nori seaweed
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, Japanese, Pescatarian, Holiday
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Shelby
28 Dec 2025
We had such a blast! Such a unique experience! Tons of laughs and definitely started a new hobby for us at home. Thank you Chef Juwanza!!! Worth the commute from Parker 😉👍
Michael
07 Dec 2025
Great sushi making class! Highly recommend
Michelle
06 Nov 2025
Chef Juwanza was very pleasant and informative. Allowed us to ask questions and gave us ideas on how to advance our cooking/sushi making at home. We are excited to take future classes with Chef. Thank you very much for a wonderful date night for my husband and I.
Event location: 1604 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
Venue Type: distillery
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
As a catering company owner and a private chef, Chef Juwanza knows his way around the kitchen. He has a passion for authentic Southern cuisine, elevated with quality ingredients and excellent techniques. Whether he's cooking for an intimate gathering or for large groups, Chef Juwanza strives to craft an unforgettable meal. He's excited to share his recipes and techniques for tantalizing dishes with more hungry foodies!
