Japanese Sushi Class in Tampa: Make 4-Course Menu

Make four dishes of sushi from scratch, guided by a local chef

A hands-on sushi-making class in Tampa where you prepare and eat a four-course menu (miso soup, temaki hand rolls, Alaskan rolls and Japanese sweet potato dessert) under the instruction of a local sushi chef in an intimate small-group setting. The class runs 2.5 hours and accommodates dietary needs with advance notice. Guests may bring wine or beer.

The experience

Tampa's sushi class puts you at the counter with a local chef who walks you through rice preparation, hand-rolling technique and knife skills as you build each dish. You'll start with miso soup, move into shaping temaki hand rolls filled with cucumber, avocado, carrots and mushrooms, then form Alaskan rolls with smoked salmon and cream cheese. The class finishes with a Japanese double-baked sweet potato for dessert. Everything you make, you eat. The four-course menu is part of the class, not a separate purchase.

The small-group format keeps the room intimate enough that the chef can watch your hands and correct your grip or your roll pressure in real time. You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the work. The 2.5-hour window gives you time to move through each technique without rushing, and to sit down and taste what you've made while it's still warm. If you have dietary restrictions, the operator asks you to mention them when you book so the chef can adapt the menu ahead of time.

Guests can bring wine or beer to enjoy during the meal. The space is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome. You'll need to be at least 18 to attend.

What’s included

• Full four-course menu you prepare (miso soup, temaki hand rolls, Alaskan rolls and Japanese sweet potato dessert).
• step-by-step sushi-making instruction from your local chef.
• small-group hands-on class format in Tampa.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 18:00 and 19:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcome

Operated by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself under the chef's guidance in a shared class, so it suits anyone who wants to learn the technique and leave with real skills to use at home, not just watch someone else work. The small group means you get personal feedback on your knife work and rolling, which you would not get in a larger class.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make and eat in this Tampa sushi class?

You prepare miso soup with tofu and scallions, temaki hand rolls with cucumber, avocado, carrots and mushrooms, Alaskan rolls with smoked salmon and cream cheese, and a Japanese double-baked sweet potato for dessert. All four courses are made by you during the class and eaten together at the end.

How long is the sushi class and what's the group size?

The class runs 2.5 hours and stays small enough for the chef to give hands-on feedback to each person as you work through the techniques.

Do I need any sushi-making experience to join?

No. The chef teaches rice preparation, rolling methods and knife skills from the start, so beginners learn the fundamentals alongside anyone with prior experience.

Can I bring wine or beer, and are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes, the class is BYOB for wine and beer. If you have dietary needs or restrictions, let the operator know when you book and the chef will adjust the menu to suit your preferences.

Is the class wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome.