Beginners Sushi Making Class



3 hours Location Chatswood Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 5 to 10   $170 (Afterpay available)

If you love sushi, learn how to make your own sushi at home in this beginners workshop.
Our classes are run in a friendly environment where your experienced teacher will guide you step by step to prepare traditional sushi. Learn how to make sushi rice, how to roll sushi, and how to present it in an artful way. You'll be working with the freshest ingredients and using all the right utensils.
Take home all the knowledge to make simple sushi rolls and enjoy a hands-on cooking session in a small group. The class will wrap up with your handmade sushi lunch.

Upcoming dates for Beginners Sushi Making Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 6:38am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 25 Oct 2026 and 6 Dec 2026.

  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11am-2pm
What you'll get
All ingredients and a sushi lunch.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

369 Penshurst St, Chatswood NSW

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  • 5/5 from Candace Nguyen, attended Oct 2026: Definitely worth it, our teacher was friendly and patient, we had decent space, tools and ingredients to learn, practice. We then all sat down and enjoyed our hard work together. Lovely experience
  • 5/5 from Paul Pang, attended Jul 2026: It was a great pleasure to learn from Mr Dekura, a veteran Japanese chef, the art of sushi making, from the basics of making sushi rice to all different kinds of rolls. There was a lot of hands-on experience and the best part was being able to enjoy the delicious sushi afterwards. Would highly recommend this great introductory class.
  • 5/5 from Chris Le, attended Jul 2026: Thank you for a wonderful entertaining class. I look forward to the next class!
  • 5/5 from Sanjay Singh, attended May 2026: Extremely skilled, friendly, helpful and professional teacher. Small group, attentive tuition and hands on experience in a very comfortable and purpose built studio. Had authentic Japanese food, recipes, handy tips and suggestions where to get ingredients from. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Hayden Edwards, attended May 2026: Amazing teacher! And very fun experience
  • 5/5 from Wendy Roseman, attended Apr 2026: My husband and I were gifted a sushi class and it was so much fun and learnt a lot on how to make sushi, it’s made me a better cook in the kitchen, thankyou very kindly for an excellent sushi class and we highly recommend it to others
  • 5/5 from Ellen Wang, attended Mar 2026: Great experience and atmosphere, everyone had got attention and instructions.
  • 5/5 from Melan Lie, attended Jan 2026: This sushi making class was a very insightful and fun experience not only in the techniques of making sushi but also Japanese culture. Mr Dekura was a very patient and gentle mentor, and we especially enjoyed making the inside out rolls and the whole selection of authentic ingredients to work with. Thank you very much for such a great class!
  • 5/5 from Kylie McWhirter, attended Jan 2026: It was amazing! I had so much fun. The miso soup was delicious. I feel confident now to make sushi.
  • 5/5 from Nadine Lobb, attended Jan 2026: Very good class
  • 5/5 from Natalie Armitage, attended Jan 2026: I attended this class with my son and we really enjoyed it. It was informative and has given us the knowledge to try making sushi at home. Mr Dekura was very encouraging of my son which was lovely.
  • 5/5 from Tricia Garcia, attended Dec 2025: Our son told us he wanted to learn how to make sushi so I found Mr. Dekura’s class on Google. We attended the class as a family and loved it! We learned the proper way to prepare the rice before using to make sushi. Mr. Dekura taught us the fine Japanese way of making sushi. The venue was spacious enough for us to do the prepping and cooking ourselves. The dining area was perfect for the class to enjoy what we made. I highly recommend this class if you want something fun, different, yummy and entertaining for the family.
  • 5/5 from Rebekah Johnson, attended Dec 2025: Our teacher Dekura Sensei was so patient and knowledgeable. The sushi, miso soup, egg roll and nigiri we made was delicious. I would like to attend again so I can learn more about the rice preparation but having the rice already prepared was helpful in allowing more time to devote to the other recipes. We enjoyed eating todgether with some delicious matcha following our lesson.
  • 5/5 from Joanne Heather, attended Dec 2025: Yeah last Saturday afternoon I was running lated due to trackworks from Parramatta to granville problems fir bus service replacement then train to chatswood and I saw the bus number 120 I missed it so I had to wait the next bus finally make it to go in the house my bad day oh well - there was two interputer's was here to see me and chinses man is 81 years old teach us how to learn sushi and it was hard work to do for basic skills, so we start eat own sushi on the dishes, it was yummy, just to enjoy it.
  • 5/5 from Gemma Cassarchis, attended Dec 2025: Amazing sushi experience with Hideo Dekura. Great for all experience levels!
  • 5/5 from Alina Chieh, attended Nov 2025: My partner and I really enjoyed this sushi making class! Hideo is very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of tips and tricks. The end result is a generous amount of food, so much that we ended up taking some home.
  • 5/5 from Tracey Patterson, attended Sep 2025: Highly experienced and great teacher. Made everything look easy.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Tripolone, attended Aug 2025: It was the best day. Teacher Dekura made the making of sushi easy and had a great lunch after. Highly recommended
  • 5/5 from Zhi Zheng Harrison, attended Aug 2025: Teacher and the assistant are very friendly. We learnt how to make miso soup, cutting skills and making sushi rolls. Everyone has chances to practice and talk with the teacher. The teacher is very kind to kids and people with disabilities.
  • 5/5 from Debora Dantas de Meneses Fornari, attended Aug 2025: Hideo is a great teacher! Decades of experience, funny and willing to teach the real Japanese way of making sushi. At the end he sat down with us and just watched us eating our creations like a proud teacher ️
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Aug 2025: Enjoyable class and Hideo is very knowledgeable and fun.
  • 5/5 from Jacinta Galvin, attended Jul 2025: I had the pleasure of attending the beginner’s sushi class this past weekend and cannot recommend it highly enough. Learning directly from Hideo, a renowned chef with decades of teaching experience and several published cookbooks, was an incredibly authentic and enriching experience. His passion for Japanese cuisine is both evident and inspiring. I’m already looking forward to enrolling in his masterclass to continue learning from such a respected expert. If you have any interest in cooking, Japanese culture, or sushi, this class is truly a must. It’s not just a lesson, it’s an experience.
  • 5/5 from Anna Walker, attended Jul 2025: The venue host chef tutorial eats and attendees were all fabulous according to my son who attended. We were so thrilled to hear all he learned and how much he enjoyed it. Especially eating his hand made creations. Thankyou so much
  • 5/5 from Tye Dang, attended Jul 2025: We recently attended a sushi-making class with Chef Dekura and had such a great time! The class was fun, hands-on, and really educational. We learned how to make a classic Japanese egg omelette (tamagoyaki), roll sushi, and even prepare fresh miso soup. Chef Dekura was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient, he made the whole experience enjoyable and easy to follow, even for beginners. It was the perfect mix of learning and fun, and we walked away with new skills and a deeper appreciation for Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and engaging experience!
  • 5/5 from Deb Meyers, attended Jul 2025: A fantastic class if you wish to learn how to make your own sushi. I shouted my friend for her birthday and she couldn't stop talking about it all the way home. The teacher and his assistant were so patient, helping us with every step of the process for each technique. I personally loved the little anecdotes from our teacher - what a wealth of knowledge! The class finished with us enjoying our creations accompanied by green tea. An awesome experience I would recommend to anyone with an interest in Japanese culture and food.
  • 5/5 from Raisa Mushrafi, attended Jul 2025: Enjoyed it so much! The master Chef Hideo Dekura was a wonderful teacher and made the experience very enjoyable and informative at the same time. I learnt so much in a small space of time and look forward to using my new sushi making skills. We also go to enjoy eating the sushi we made and the amounts were so generous. Highly recommend this class!
  • 5/5 from Mark Norek, attended Jul 2025: Dekura’s cooking class was a truly delightful experience I shared with my daughter. We learned how to make sushi, California rolls, and dashi from scratch, guided by Dekura’s deep knowledge and gentle, patient teaching style. His passion for Japanese cuisine really shines through, making the class both educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience—it’s not only worthwhile, but also a beautiful way to connect through culture and food.
  • 5/5 from Mariana Arrieta, attended Jun 2025: Great class, highly recommend! We learnt how to do the rice, Japanese omelet and plenty of sushi styles.
  • 5/5 from Nicholas Rendall, attended Jun 2025: Was a really enjoyable class. Teacher was very good and made it easy to learn, food was delicious too
  • 4/5 from Rafca Taouk, attended May 2025: The class overall was good. The place was clean and ingredients were of excellent quality. We made very good quality sushi. The chef was very knowledgeable and helpful. I believe that the chef could clarify the information more as it’s a beginner class and most participants need clear instructions.
  • 5/5 from Bianca Wong, attended Apr 2025: The class was beginner friendly and really informative. Will take these skills with me to make sushi at home! Chef Dekura is a great teacher and will definitely take another class with him!
  • 5/5 from Craig Frankham, attended Mar 2025: Brilliant, would recommend! I am so full of Sushi. Thank you again lovely way to spend a Saturday morning/lunchtime.
  • 5/5 from Kirsty Edmonds-Wilson, attended Mar 2025: We can't recommend this class highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and beautifully welcoming. Chef Dekura is not only a master of sushi-making, but also incredibly kind, humble, and engaging. His unassuming nature made the experience feel relaxed and personal, while his deep passion for Japanese cuisine shone through every step. It was a privilege to learn from someone with such expertise and grace. Making and enjoying our own sushi creations was the perfect end to a truly special experience.
  • 4/5 from Milica Ross, attended Mar 2025: Leant some great techniques in making sushi with quality ingrediants. Great to sit and eat at the end too.
  • 4/5 from Ken Shimooka, attended Feb 2025: I liked how kind the teacher was, I learn the traditional ways to make sushi
  • 5/5 from Glenn Addison, attended Dec 2024: great day learning the fundamentals of making sushi. I learned a lot and all my questions were answered very helpfully. If you want to learn to make sushi its a must do. And what a beautiful lunch afterwards
  • 5/5 from Fiona Fawdry, attended Dec 2024: Fantastic class. Feel confident to make sushi at home and really enjoyed being taught by a true master of Japanese cuisine was a very special experience.
  • 5/5 from Belinda Nixon, attended Sep 2024: Fantastic day enjoyed by both my son and husband. Joint birthday experience learning how to make their favourite cuisine. Great present, with time shared together learning new skills and having a meal when finished vs something out in a cupboard. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Xianzhuang Meng, attended Sep 2024: Very very interesting class and learned a lot of things Looking forward to to attend another class
  • 5/5 from Kelly Millevoi, attended Sep 2024: Teacher was great. Very patient and knowledgeable. Location was super easy to find and had easy free parking right outside.
  • 5/5 from Thuy Khanh Trinh, attended Sep 2024: The teacher created a warm and welcoming environment that allowed me to learn a new skill. The facilities were excellent. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Prachi Baranwal, attended Aug 2024: The teacher was very welcoming and sweet and the venue was also very nice. The class was good value for money.
  • 5/5 from Raymond Liang, attended Aug 2024: Great, knowledgeable fun and friendly I highly recommend this class for any they want to learn sushi making
  • 5/5 from Ava Murrant, attended Jul 2024: Booked this class as a birthday present and can say we both thoroughly enjoy the class and learnt a lot. The teacher was very kind and good at getting everyone involved and making the class feel more personal and fun. The venue was very nice and clean. It was well worth the money and I would certainly do another class.
  • 5/5 from Marc Harry, attended Jul 2024: Great location easy to find and very roomy. The Teacher show'd us how to do things the right way, and we tried to emulate this Lol... Big meal, lots of differing dishes, as the photo will reveal. especially enjoyed making the egg omelette, and learning how to roll Sushi finally...The conversations at the dinner table were interesting and informative. Good personalities all round fun day out and Thank You Hideo for this and the recipe book also. Cheers.
  • 5/5 from Chris Freeman, attended Jul 2024: This was a really good course. I bought this for my mum for her 80th birthday and we both had a great day. The teacher was really good, the food fresh and the day very informative. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn how to make sushi.
  • 5/5 from Yara El Miski, attended Jun 2024: I booked this class for me and my husband for our anniversary. The teacher was very nice, professional, calm and easy going. The kitchen was clean and everything was easily accessible. The ingredients that we used were VERY FRESH. My husband ate the whole thing! We made Miso soup, japanese omelette, and various kinds of sushi. It was definitely worth it and I would definitely do it again with this teacher. He was very knowledgeable which i liked the most.
  • 5/5 from Silvia Baroncelli, attended Jun 2024: We have had a really great time learning the basics for making delicious sushi. Cool.
  • 4/5 from Vladimir Gligorovski, attended Jun 2024: I liked the location and the teacher was alright but the class was very fun and good to do also the task we done was prepared to a good standard
  • 4/5 from Scarlet Marshall, attended May 2024: We went for my dad's birthday and had a really fun time. Nice teacher, and interesting to learn. Would recommend
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Culinary Studio Dekura
Culinary Studio Dekura

Classes with the Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine

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Hideo was born in Yotsuya, Tokyo. His father was a playwright and owned two Japanese restaurants, Kihei of Tokyo and Misuji, where he commenced his training, whilst still at school at Shinjuku High School and through to Nihon University. Hideo learnt from his parents the principles of sushi and kappo-ryori food preparation, cooking and presentation. These methods have been passed down through generations of his family. At the same time, he learnt the philosophy of Chakaiseki (the tea ceremony cuisine), Teikanryu Shodô (Calligraphy), Ikenobou-Ryuseiha (flower arrangement) and Hôchô Shiki (the cooking knife ceremony) under the tutelage of Shijyoushinryu by Iemoto-Shishikura Soken-Sensei.
After years of cooking and demonstrating in Japan, Hideo's interests led him to Europe to study classical French cuisine, England and then the United States, where he was able to combine his skills in Japanese and European cuisine by working as a demonstrator in California.
In 1972 Hideo visited Australia for the first time and settled in Sydney in 1974. He set up Japanese Functions of Sydney, the first Japanese catering company in Sydney, which was highly successful. He has lectured in several places and has now opened Culinary Studio Dekura in Chatswood.
Hideo is a master of Shijoshin-ryu in Sydney. Furthermore he is a member of Food Professional Australia, (formally Food Media Australia), Japan Master Chef Association, and a lecturer at the Sydney Sea Food School.
He is the author of several Japanese cooking books and cooking videos.
In 2007 and 2015 Hideo was presented with an award from the Japanese Government to those who have made significant contributions to the promotion of Japanese food and cooking.
In 2016 He was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine.

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