Sushi Platter Making Class for Beginners

Create sushi platter from scratch in Coomera, Gold Coast!



3 hours Class size 6 to 12 guests    

  $139 - $159 ($139 for Child (10-18 yrs); $159 for Adult)

Discover the art of Japanese sushi making in Gold Coast
Join Chef Keita, a professional Japanese sushi chef with 18 years of culinary experience, for a fun and hands-on class perfect for beginners and sushi lovers alike.
Learn how to make a variety of traditional and modern sushi rolls from scratch in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
In this interactive class, you’ll learn how to slice sashimi-grade salmon, prepare perfectly seasoned sushi rice, cook teriyaki chicken, and make tuna salad filling.
You’ll then get hands-on experience creating six different styles of sushi: Chumaki, Hosomaki, Uramaki, Nigiri, Temaki, and Aburi salmon roll.
Feeling a little nervous? Don’t worry — Chef Keita will guide you step by step, ensuring you feel confident and have fun while mastering your sushi-making skills.
During the class, you’ll create your own beautiful sushi platter to enjoy, and there may even be some left to take home and share with your family or friends.
What you will make:
・Sushi rice
・Teriyaki chicken
・Tuna salad filling
・Sashimi-grade salmon for sushi
・Six styles of sushi: Chumaki, Hosomaki, Uramaki, Nigiri, Temaki, Aburi salmon roll
By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create a stunning sushi platter at home — perfect for family gatherings or parties.
Private class information:
Due to high demand, private classes are currently very limited and are generally booked out several months in advance.
Chef Keita can travel to your home or venue. A travel fee will apply (Gold Coast $50, Brisbane $60–70). Venue hire can also be arranged upon request.
Weekend bookings (Saturday & Sunday) incur a 20% surcharge due to limited availability.
Please contact us with your preferred date, and we'll be happy to check our next available date.
What you'll get
  • Four pieces Chumaki (big sushi roll)
  • Six pieces Hosomaki (small sushi roll)
  • Four pieces Uramaki (inside-out-roll)
  • Two pieces Nigiri or seared Nigiri
  • One piece of Temaki sushi (hand roll)
  • Four pieces Aburi salmon roll (seared salmon roll)
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly with no prior experience required.
What to bring
  • Apron (optional)
  • Knife (optional)
  • Two takeaway containers
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

QCWA Memorial hall - Qcwa Hall, 161 Maudsland Road, Oxenford QLD

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Recent reviews of Sushi Platter Making Class for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Frances Hill, attended Jan 2026: This class was amazing…especially for a complete beginner. Keita was so professional but at the same time, highly entertaining. He was helpful and so skilful that he made cooking a pleasure. I was impressed at my plate of food and it was easy to prepare with Keita’s instructions. I would recommend his classes to everyone and am looking forward to learning more recipes at another class.
  • 5/5 from Janeen Hanson, attended Jan 2026: Thank you so much! Judy and I had such a great time learning and trying to make new dishes. You are an excellent chef and teacher and the food is delicious x thank you again. All the best, Janeen. Ps we will be back to learn more x
  • 5/5 from Judy Ku, attended Jan 2026: Fantastic experience in the sushi platter class. I attended the class with one of my friends. Keita was amazing - so energetic and fun. He was very organised and I cannot believe how much we've learnt in such a short time. Highly recommended and I am looking forward to attending all his other classes. Can you tell from the photos which one belong to the teacher vs student? LOL
  • 5/5 from Kimberley Battistella, attended Jul 2023: That was brilliant! Our lovely chef Keita was so professional and knowledgeable. We loved the whole lesson and the food was so fresh and delicious! Keita was flexible and helpful. I would recommend hiring him for any sushi making experience you would like. He was wonderful!
Your teacher

Japanese chef Byronbay
Japanese chef Byronbay

5.0 (133)

Keita Kujiura is over 18 years experience professional Japanese chef with passion for spreading charms of Japanese cuisine all over the world.
He started learning Japanese cuisine from 18 years old at a long-established restaurant in Japan.It was then when Keita found his passion for cooking and all things kitchen related.
Since 2015 Keita has moved the main base to Australia from Japan and started working as a sushi chef at popular sushi restaurant in Byronbay.
Nowadays, Keita is teaching his skill and knowledge about Japanese cuisine at cooking class and treating locals to dish by private chef.His aim is promoting Japanese food culture for locals.

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