Sushi making classes in Calgary are a crowd favourite for good reason. Learning to prepare and roll sushi is a skill that takes an hour to pick up and a lifetime to perfect, and a guided class gives you a genuine head start. You work with fresh ingredients, learn the proper technique from an experienced instructor, and eat very well at the end.
What It's Like
What to Expect
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Sushi rice preparation
You'll learn the ratio and seasoning for proper sushi rice. It's the foundation everything else is built on.
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Rolling technique
The instructor shows you how to build and roll maki rolls using a bamboo mat. Tight rolling takes practice but you'll get it.
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Slicing and plating
Clean cuts matter. You'll learn how to slice rolls properly and plate them so they look as good as they taste.
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Eat your creations
Everything you make is for eating. Expect a full spread by the time you're done, plus plenty of leftovers.
Insider Advice
Tips for Your First Sushi Making Event
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Don't overfill your roll. The most common mistake is packing too much filling, which makes rolling and cutting much harder.
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Wet your knife blade between cuts. A clean blade makes the difference between a neat slice and a crushed roll.
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Calgary has excellent Japanese grocery stores where you can pick up sushi-grade fish to practice at home after the class.
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A sushi class is a fantastic date activity. Working together on something hands-on and a little tricky makes for great conversation.
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Mixler lists sushi making events in Calgary when they're scheduled. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when one is added.
Common Questions
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Do I need any cooking experience? +
No experience needed. The class starts from the very beginning, including how to prepare the rice.
Is the fish safe to eat? +
Yes. Classes use sushi-grade fish that is safe for raw consumption. The instructor covers food safety at the start.
What types of sushi will I make? +
Most beginner classes focus on maki rolls and simple nigiri. Check the event listing for specifics.
Can I take leftover sushi home? +
Most classes let you take home what you made. Sushi is best eaten fresh, but it keeps for a few hours.