Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi With Chef Dix
Learn the essentials of homemade sushi in this interactive cooking class with Chef Dix.
You’ll begin by preparing a Philadelphia roll with seasoned sushi rice, smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber wrapped in nori. Next, you’ll create a classic California roll filled with surimi, avocado and crisp cucumber, followed by a simple cucumber roll. Along the way, Chef Dix will show you how to season sushi rice properly and roll each creation tightly for a clean, polished finish. Book your sushi making class today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Dix
- An authentic sushi-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Pittsburgh (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 Dix, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly sushi-making class in Pittsburgh with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Philadelphia Roll
With sushi rice, nori, smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber
California Roll
With sushi rice, nori, surimi, avocado and cucumber
Cucumber Roll
With sushi rice, nori and cucumber
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.
- Labels Sushi Making, Beginner, Asian, Japanese, Pescatarian, Valentine's
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Laura
06 Sep 2026
The venue was cool a bar downstairs that you can bring your drink up to the class. Ample space upstairs for our large group. Chef Dix had a station set up for everyone beforehand and showed up step by step what to do. There was some waiting involved since we were a large group but we socialized and sipped on our drinks while we waited. He gave up some recipes and had enough pasta for a meal. We each got to create our own sauce for our freshly made pasta (tomato basil, pesto or alfredo). I had a great time and the class met my expectations! We ate pretty late 8:40ish, so I would advise to eat something beforehand so you don’t get hangry. Highly recommended!!!
Jennifer
25 Jun 2026
Great Chef, great class
Cheyenne
09 Apr 2026
Chef Dix was awesome! Personable, structured, and authentic. One man band and it was def a good experience! Getting the pasta to the right consistency was a struggle for a while but it worked out! Thanks Chef Dix! Great pics for my scrapbook!
Event location: 22 MARKET SQ, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
Venue Type: Bar
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
Chef Dix's many accolades from groups like the National Black Chefs Association and the Chefs Outreach Association emphasize his dedication to the culinary arts as a way to engage in community. From 1998 to the present, Chef Dixon has worked in a multitude of roles such as kitchen manager, assistant food service director and head chef, all culminating in a fruitful and exciting career. From coordinating large food service operations to developing innovative menus, Chef Dix has done it all!
