Cooking Class: Sushi House Favorites
Immerse yourself in the traditions of Japanese cuisine in this hands-on cooking class!
Begin the meal by simmering miso paste, tofu and kombu to make a flavorful miso soup appetizer. Practice your knife skills to thinly slice tuna, salmon and yellowtail to make delicate sashimi. You'll also use roe and scallops to make elevated sashimi. Learn the secret to making perfectly seasoned sushi rice and layer sushi-grade fish and vegetables to make rolls and nigiri. Serve with soy sauce, ginger and wasabi for a depth of flavor. Your Japanese feast ends with a coconut rice and yuzu sorbet for a sweet and vibrant dessert. Book your cooking class today!
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Simple Miso Soup
With miso paste, tofu and kombu
Sushi and Sashimi
With tuna, salmon, roe, yellowtail and scallops
Sushi Rice, Rolls and Nigiri
With sushi rice, soy sauce, citrus, ginger and wasabi
Pressed Coconut Rice With Yuzu Sorbet
With sweet rice, fresh fruit, yuzu sorbet, ginger and coconut
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 2
- Maximum Guests 20
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsSushi Making, Date Night, Asian, Japanese, Pescatarian, Gourmet
Outside Reviews for Chef James
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.
Event location: Albuquerque
Chef travels to your location
Chef James is a seasoned chef-owner and hospitality professional with decades of experience leading kitchens and restaurant operations. He has overseen menu development, staffing, financial planning and purchasing for a self-sufficient restaurant concept in New Mexico. With a background in executive leadership, opening new concepts and managing large teams, he brings disciplined operations, strong cost control and an unwavering commitment to quality to every culinary experience.
