Japanese Cooking and Sushi Making Classes in London | Sozai

2 hours Off-Site Sushi-Making Class / Date & Time of your choice

04 Nov 2025 (Tue)
18:00 120 minutes
£670 per person

*Price indicated per person is a private class for 6 people


Bring the art of sushi-making to your workplace or event venue!


We offer engaging, hands-on sushi workshops across the London area for groups starting from just 6 people.

All we need is access to clean water and clean tables – we’ll take care of the rest.


🍣 2-Hour Sushi Class
A deeper dive into the art of sushi-making – complete with a live rice-cooking demonstration.
In this extended session, you’ll learn to make four popular sushi rolls:
* Uramaki (inside-out roll)
* Hosomaki (thin roll)
* Futomaki (thick roll)
* Rainbow Roll (a colourful, show-stopping roll)


We'll also demonstrate and explain:
* How to properly wash, cook, and season sushi rice (live demonstration – subject to room facilities and fire regulations)
* Where to source sushi-grade fish and how to store it safely
Vegan and vegetarian options are available on request.


Pricing:
Starts from £570 for up to 6 people

*For larger groups, please contact us for a tailored quote
Travel fee: From £100 for Central London locations


🧼 Hygiene & Safety Measures
We uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety. Each participant is provided with:
* Disposable gloves for food handling
* A personal bowl of water for rinsing hands (refreshed as needed)
* An individual hand towel
* Antibacterial wipes
* Individually packed ingredients to prevent cross-contamination


Ready to take your team on a culinary journey?

Get in touch to book or customise your sushi-making experience today!

Sushi Special

Instructor

Akemi Yokoyama

(347 reviews)

Akemi Yokoyama is a highly respected Japanese food specialist, chef, presenter, writer, and educator based in London. Her deep knowledge of Japanese food provenance stems from her father’s influence, having grown up foraging and fishing across the island of Hokkaido during her childhood.

As Principal of Sozai Cooking School, she leads acclaimed Japanese cookery classes, earning praise from UK national media. Her expertise has also been featured on major TV and radio programs, including Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, CBBC’s Saturday Mash-Up, and BBC Radio 4’s Front Row. Most recently, she appeared on Channel 5's Faking It as a panel judge to spot the fake sushi chef.

In addition to teaching, she is a sought-after private chef, known for creating authentic and refined Japanese dining experiences.

A passionate advocate for Japanese food culture, Akemi frequently collaborates with Japanese government-related organisations and projects to promote washoku and sake across the UK and Europe. Her culinary expertise extends to Japanese fermentation, crafting a variety of miso at home and exploring traditional preservation techniques.

With a unique ability to blend historical knowledge, technical skill, and engaging storytelling, Akemi is a dynamic force in the world of Japanese cuisine, ensuring its traditions continue to thrive on an international stage.

Member of Japanese Culinary Academy, UK
Certified miso sommelier, Japan
Certified koji making instructor, The Koji Academy, Japan
International Wine Challenge Sake Judge
British Sake Association Culinary Committee


by Noelia Jimenez
Dinner Party Sushi 1
08 Oct 2025
Amazing Experience

We had an amazing workshop with Akemi, where we learned about the fascinating history of sushi and even got to make our own party sushi! 🍣
It was such an interactive session — we could ask as many questions as we wanted about sushi techniques, fishmongers, ingredients, and Japanese culture.
Absolutely 100% recommend this experience! 🙌

by Thomas
Dinner Party Sushi 1
06 Oct 2025
Amazing experience

by Ellis
Essential Ramen - Ramen Level 1
06 Oct 2025
Amazing ramen class

A lovely intimate ramen cooking class. Our host Akemi was very friendly and knowledgable while running the class. We went through every stage of making a ramen and the end result was delicious. The cherry on top being a goodie bag to take home!

Thanks for the great time