Cooking Class: Sushi Making With Chef Shelina
Explore the flavors behind modern sushi in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Shelina.
You’ll start with the foundation of every great roll: perfectly seasoned sushi rice. From there, you’ll discover how classic condiments and toppings like eel sauce, Kewpie mayo, wasabi, pickled ginger and roe can transform each bite. Along the way, Chef Shelina will also share a glimpse into sushi’s Japanese origins and how it evolved into the globally loved cuisine it is today. Then, you’ll put your skills to the test by preparing two flavor-packed rolls. Make a spicy tuna roll with tuna, cucumber and spicy mayo, then create a DC roll filled with crispy shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber and spicy mayo. By the end of class, you’ll have new sushi-making skills and two delicious rolls to enjoy. 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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Spicy Tuna Roll
With sushi rice, nori, tuna, cucumber and spicy mayo
DC Roll
With sushi rice, nori, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber and spicy mayo
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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