Cooking Class: Make Sushi With Chef Shelina
Discover how fun and approachable sushi-making can be in this hands-on, beginner-friendly cooking class.
You’ll start by learning how to cook and season sushi rice before practicing simple vegetable cuts and essential rolling techniques. You’ll also explore popular sauces and accompaniments like eel sauce, Kewpie mayo, wasabi, pickled ginger and roe, learning how they complement different flavors and textures. Along the way, you’ll get a quick introduction to sushi’s roots in Japan and how it evolved into a favorite around the world. Then, you’ll put your new skills to work by preparing two colorful rolls: a classic California roll with avocado, surimi and cucumber and a veggie roll with mango, avocado and cucumber. By the end of class, you’ll have the confidence to recreate your favorite rolls at home. Book your spot today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Shelina
- An authentic sushi-making experience hosted at a local public venue in D.C. (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 Shelina, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly sushi-making class in D.C. with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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California Roll
With nori, sushi rice, avocado, surimi and cucumber
Veggie Roll
With nori, sushi rice, mango, avocado 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, Couples, Asian, Japanese, Pescatarian
Outside Reviews for Chef Shelina
Kieva
07 Aug 2026
Super class! very informative and fun! new skill ✔️
Chef Shelina brings over 20 years of professional culinary experience to the kitchen. She holds an associate degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management and has worked in Seattle, Orlando and Washington, D.C., including 11 years as a chef in the D.C. area. Her extensive background has shaped a versatile approach to cooking rooted in professional technique and hospitality. A mother of seven and grandmother of two, she also brings a warm, welcoming style to every class.
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