Huge shoutout to Jaleel for hosting an incredible sushi-making class at Forty Second Brew Co. in Kingston, Massachusetts tonight! He made the trip all the way from Connecticut to teach a room full of novices how to craft high-quality rolls. I stuck with a classic California roll for my first go, but the results were so good that I'm already dying to branch out and try more complex rolls. I even told another guest that the brewery needs to have him back monthly so we can keep leveling up our skills! Such a fun night in Kingston. read more

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Chef J was so much fun! He gave great instructions with lots of laughs! We made vegetarian rolls and enjoyed the good company. Would recommend this as a date night for couples. read more

The Sushi Class - We were happy with our avocado rolls. (Photo by Deanna Troy Travels) - Cooking Classes Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

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A must do! It was fun and interactive and I love that you get to connect with people. It was fun to see everyone skills and their version of sushi. We tried the shrimp And crab roll and what I really appreciate about the class everything tasted fresh. It's a great date night idea. The one we attended was at a vineyard, start with a little drink and make your way to creating sushi. They variety of sushi for everyone even chicken. Try it! It won't disappoint. read more

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What a fun experience! I had always wanted to learn to make sushi and was so excited when I found out this class was coming to a venue near me. I ended up purchasing 2 tickets as a mother's day gift for my mom, for her and I to do together. Her work schedule ended up conflicting with the date of the class, but fortunately the class was being offered again just a couple of weeks later so I emailed them to ask if I could switch to the other date, and the customer service was top notch. Sara got back to me immediately and helped me without any issues, accommodating me for the alternate date. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy they made it for me. The class itself was lots of fun! The venue was beautiful and the other locations on their list seemed to be fun spots as well, so it seems they hold their classes at great places. Chef J was excellent - informative, while keeping things light and entertaining. Everyone seemed to be laughing and having a good time. They let you add on additional rolls other than the initial California roll they teach you. So we added some extras on and made a total of 3 rolls each..they were all very good! We had a great time, learned something, enjoyed some delicious food, and I'd definitely do this class again and recommend it to others. read more

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Our Sushi Class experience took place at Aquila's Nest Vineyards. We had such a fun time. Chef Sara was great! We learned a lot and ate good sushi. Definitely perfect for a date night. Totally worth it! read more

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You don't have to be a cook to make some delicious sushi rolls in The Sushi Class!!! Chef Sara is fabulous and walks you through exactly what to do, twice, before you attempt to make your own rolls! Even if you don't master it on your first attempt and ingredients ooze out of the end (like mine) the ingredients are still fresh and the dinner you make yourself with be delicious! I had a blast at the class and Chef Sara was entertaining, helpful and personable! Something that also adds to this amazing experience is that it's byob!!! So maybe the wine played a part in my skipping a step or two, but I woudn't have it any other way! I swear I'll do better next time! If you haven't taken this class yet, go to the website and signup! It fills up and there are limited spots available but it's a great night out, whether for date night or with a group of friends! It's also entertaining to see how creative some others in class get! The space is clean and everything is setup when you arrive for class, including aprons so you don't wear any sticky rice home. I also forgot, this is also a woman owned business, in case you were wondering. read more

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Five stars!!! AMAZING TIME Jay was super fun and informative... Definitely will use his classes j r he future... read more

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This class was really fun! Jay was a great teacher and was funny. We actually did make great sushi! I would love to do the class again with a bunch of my friends. read more

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This class was a blast! The instructor was lively, funny and easy to follow. The directions given made making sushi fun and easy! Even better was being at a local brewery to enjoy with our sushi read more

Sarah provided a fun and interactive class for our private birthday party. The kids and adults enjoyed the class very much. They were having so much fun and didn't want the class to end. It was a good bonding time with my family and memories were made. read more

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I booked The Sushi Class for my corporate team as a fun moral building activity and it was a HUGE hit! Everyone on my team, myself included, raved about how much they enjoyed the experience and how awesome they thought Chef J was. If you are looking for something fun and different to do with your co-workers, this is it! Additionally, the customer service was top notch! Sara was incredibly responsive and communicative with any questions I had. read more

I had a great time learning how to make sushi. The instructor made sure everyone was having a great time and went around helping people when needed. Would recommend!! read more

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Chef Sara is absolutely awesome! She is super welcoming and she is so knowledgeable and has really taken the time to study Japanese culture and has designed the space to reflect that. The space is minimalistic and clean. She took some time to tell us her story. We had a small group and she was able to instruct as we went so she could take a look at our work as we went and help if needed and I did need help a few times. We each made two rolls. Everything she uses is fresh. It was fun and interesting. This class is perfect for a date or an outing with friends. Check it out with the sushi lovers in your life! 10/10 experience! read more

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Absolutely loved the sushi making class. Sara was so helpful and made the night a great ladies night of food and fun! Can't wait to try more! read more

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Was invited to a sushi class and I'm glad I came. It was very fun and learned a lot during the class. I would recommend it to anyone read more

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My boyfriend and I went to Maki Night and it was a BLAST! Chef Sara is super welcoming, fun to hang out with, and great at demonstrating her craft. We had a small group, so Chef Sara took about 20 minutes at the beginning to tell us her story and show us how to make the rolls. Once we started making them, she was readily available to answer our questions and lend a helping hand. It's BYOB, but she also has soda and water available for purchase. Chef Sara provided so many ingredients that we both left with at least 1.5 rolls leftover and were able to take home some spicy mayo (SO good) and extra sauces. It was a truly wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. We hope to go back with our extended family in the New Year! read more

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I never thought I liked sushi, until I spent an evening at The Sushi Class! Housed on the first floor of a commercial office building, I walked in to the sound of traditional Japanese music playing (very peaceful) and a room that I would later learn was designed based on a typical Japanese house (minimalistic with little decor). Chef Sara began with a brief discussion of the history of sushi, and then got right into teaching us how to make Maki rolls, which I now know are the ones with rice on the outside. We were given the ingredients to make both California and vegetarian rolls, with additional ingredients (like salmon, shrimp, etc.) available for purchase. While I initially had little hope for my sushi rolling skills, Chef Sara explained the process step-by-step, and ensured that everyone in the class was successful in making restaurant-quality rolls (and, to my surprise, my rolls not only looked good, but were also delicious). She is clearly passionate about her business and the art of sushi making! I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun night out or a chance to learn a new skill! read more

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I absolutely loved the "Roll your own sushi class". Chef Sara made the class fun and relaxing. She was very professional and dedicated to making sure that every guest enjoyed the experience. Sara was exceptional when it came to presenting and explaining how to make your own rolls. Her expertise, patience and guidance are to be highly admired. She is truly a superb instructor, she makes the whole experience so much fun. I always look forward to seeing her new posts on Instagram and Facebook @Maki.night Be sure to sign up for a sushi class or book your private event with Chef Sara. Oh, I completely forgot to mention it is a BYOB event. read more

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Chef J , is an outstanding teacher. We did a home school sushi class with him. He captivated the room ! He were all stuffed when we left!! Can't wait to book again! Everything was so fresh and tasty ! He was ready with celiac prep too! read more

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We had a lot of fun in our sushi class- Chef J kept us laughing and learning. A low stress and fun way to learn to roll sushi. Everyone was successful in making the tuna avocado and sweet potato rolls! A fun, different way to spend an evening with friends! read more

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Chef J was fantastic! His class was delicious, fun, and educational. He showed us how to make a variety of rolls and left stuffed! read more

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What an awesome experience!! Highly recommend for a date night or night with friends. The host was hilarious, informative and very friendly. The sushi we made tasted so good and great quality. What a good night! read more

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The sushi class was amazing. I took it at Talea Brewery in Brooklyn Heights. The class was intimate, our instructor was awesome. The sushi was also delicious. Could not recommend more highly. read more

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From start to finish the experience was excellent! A fun, interesting and informative class that taught all of the necessary components to roll great sushi. Chef J was great! Immediately matching the humor and the dynamics of the group. I'll definitely be rolling sushi again! 10/10 read more

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Awesome Class with chef J at Crystal Ridge with friends beautiful night excellent wine!! read more

The Sushi Class - Cooking Classes Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

This class was amazing. Chef J was funny and provided great instruction for sushi making. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!!! read more

Fun, tasty, and different than your average date night! chef Sara is awesome would do again and hire for private events!

So much fun. I've recommended a night learning how to make sushi to all my friends and family. And despite my skills not being very good it was still so delicious! read more

The Sushi Class - Vegetable sushi roll with eel sauce and horseradish mayo - Cooking Classes Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

Jay was a great teacher and all the ingredients were fresh and delicious! He is also very funny and entertaining!

I attended the grand opening of Maki Night courtesy of Yelp Connecticut. What a great time! I love sushi & I've had a sushi making kit for YEARS but never had the courage to try it. It looks like it would take forever and there are costs involved and as much as I didn't want to go broke eating sushi, I never gave it a try. UNTIL NOW I got to spend 2 hours with new friends learning how to roll my own sushi and I could not believe how easy it is! Time to dig out my sushi making kit! Chef Sara led the class with excellent demos of every step to make the sushi rolls. She provided all of the ingredients (including fish & crab) and all of the necessary tools needed to roll our own sushi, which including aprons. This was so much fun! I got to load my rolls the way I want & then got to sauce them up to my liking. My sushi was goooood! And I am now a proud roller of the sushi! What's neat is not only do they provide everything you need but they will email a handbook containing all of the information from class in addition to recipes for making the rice & sauces. They have open classes on Fridays & Saturdays. If that doesn't fit your schedule or you don't want to drive to Cheshire, they will come to you! Holiday parties, bridal parties/showers, birthdays, getting together with friends... this is so much fun! You can also make a reservation at their Cheshire location for other days, even if it's just 2 or 3 people. If you and your friends/family love sushi & getting together, this is the way to do it! read more

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We had a great time! Went for a date night and it was the perfect pace. The instruction happened up front so you could pace yourself between rolling and eating. Well organized and the ingredients were super fresh. Definitely will return! read more

I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn about everything that goes into making sushi at Maki night! My boyfriend and I were nervous going into it but Chef Sara made the class super fun and relaxed. She was very patient with everyone and we were quickly surprised with how well our rolls came out!We had such a great time doing this, it definitely made for a great date night! Be on the lookout, because Chef Sara is opening her own location and bringing @maki.night to Southington, CT! I definitely recommend for a unique dining experience! read more

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The Sushi Class is so much fun! Sara the Chef/Owner is great & walks you through the entire process, as well as tells about the history of sushi! I always wanted to make my own sushi but had a lot of questions about what type of fish to use, how to stick the rice on the seaweed, etc. Doing it in a class environment was perfect! This is a great business idea and I cannot imagine it not being very successful! read more

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My fiancé and I were so excited to attend our Maki Night class at Koma in West Hartford! I haven't seen this class offered before, and it made for a unique date night. Chef Sara was very well organized and I appreciated that she had all of our materials ready to go when we arrived. Her demonstrations were thorough and easy to understand. At first, I was worried that we wouldn't be making our sushi at the same time as her, but her instructions were clear and she went slow enough that it was easy to remember afterwards. I always get nervous that I'll get judged when I do things that I'm new at, and Chef Sara provided helpful advice that wasn't judgmental at all. She just wanted us to have fun! Our sushi was delicious and I was so proud to walk away having made the roll all by myself. The sushi manual provided after the class is so nice of her to do for us, and we will definitely be using it! I'm so excited for Sara to open a space of her own. Maki Night is such a fun idea! read more

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Chef J is awesome! Learned what sushi meant too! Amazing class! If you love sushi then take this class!

Informative and fun class. Chef J is knowledgeable , friendly and super cool. Great Sushi class.

This was such a fun event! Sushi was great, presentation by chef J was at a great pace and very personable! Book this with friends for a great night out. Can't wait to have friends over to make our own sushi! Thanks chef J! read more

I've always felt sushi was a meal best left to restaurants. I was rather skeptical when my wife said we were going to a sushi-making class. I envisioned sticky rice on the walls, in my pockets and in my beard. But was I ever wrong! As skittish as I was as we sat down, the encouragement provided by Chef Sara Wingard immediately put me at ease. She was patient. My fumbling thumbs and difficulty in following instructions didn't deter her confidence that I could actually roll my own. We had a great time and fashioned 3 rolls each, using the ingredients of our choice. The activity was fun and the rolls delicious, but Sara's demeanor was the key. She never rushed us, and didn't even admonish me when I heavy-handed my botched a roll. We've got to do this again. Then I'll be able to enter the room as an expert. read more

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Chef J was an excellent teacher. The explanation was clearn and the sushi came out awesome! This class was totally worthwhile, a lot of fun, and I would 100% do it again!! read more

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Chef Jay was absolutely amazing. His sense of humor and kindness made the class so much more enjoyable. This was a great event. I would definitely do it again. read more