Sushi-Making Class in Tucson: 5-Course Hands-On Meal

Roll four dishes from scratch and eat them the same afternoon

A 2.5-hour sushi-making class in Tucson where you prepare a five-course menu (miso soup, edamame salad, California roll, spicy shrimp roll and miso butter cookies) with hands-on instruction from a local chef in a small group of up to eight. You bring wine or beer to enjoy with your creations. The class accommodates dietary needs with advance notice.

The experience

You'll start with miso soup, learning to build umami depth with tofu, dashi and shiitake mushrooms, then move to a refreshing edamame salad with pickled ginger, avocado and almonds. The core of the class is sushi rolling: a California roll first (the foundational technique with cucumber, avocado and surimi), then an inside-out spicy shrimp roll where you'll work with sriracha and nori. The chef guides each step so the rolls hold together and taste right. By the time you finish, you've handled the rice, the nori, the knife work and the rolling motion enough times that it stops feeling foreign.

The class wraps with miso butter cookies, a fusion dessert that brings together white miso, sesame seeds and buttery sweetness. You eat everything you've made during the session itself, so there's no gap between finishing a dish and tasting it. Bring wine or beer to pair with the meal. The class is BYOB, and the combination of fresh rolls and a drink you chose makes the afternoon feel less like instruction and more like a meal with someone who knows how to cook it. The group stays small, capped at eight, so the chef can watch your rolling and adjust your grip or your pressure without shouting across a room.

The venue is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces accommodate mobility needs. If you have dietary restrictions (allergies, vegetarian preferences, religious observances), let the organizers know before you arrive and they'll adapt the menu. The class is 18 and up.

What’s included

• Full five-course menu with miso soup, edamame salad, California roll, spicy shrimp roll and miso butter cookies.
• hands-on sushi-rolling instruction from a local chef.
• small-group setting with a maximum of eight guests.
• all ingredients and equipment provided.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SundayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to8h before

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

GroupUp to 8

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?The class is held in a Tucson venue and doesn't require a car to reach. Book it for a free afternoon when you want to learn something you can actually use, not just watch a demo and leave.

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Top questions

Can I bring my own wine or beer to the sushi class?

Yes, the class is BYOB. You're welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with the five-course meal you prepare during the session.

What exactly do I learn to make in the 2.5-hour class?

You'll prepare miso soup with tofu and shiitake mushrooms, an edamame salad with pickled ginger and avocado, a California roll, a spicy shrimp roll, and miso butter cookies for dessert. Each dish is hands-on, and you eat what you make.

How many people are in the class, and will I get individual attention?

The group is capped at eight guests, so the chef can guide your rolling technique and adjust your approach without the class feeling crowded.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?

Yes. Let the organizers know your dietary needs in advance (vegetarian preferences, allergies, religious observances), and they'll tailor the menu to suit you.

Is the venue accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accommodating mobility needs. Service animals are also welcome.