- LanguagePortuguese, English, Spanish
- Duration2.5 h / 1 day
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date16/05/2026
Most people who love eating sushi have never stopped to think about what actually goes into making it properly. My sushi making workshop in Lisbon goes beyond the rolls and into the real foundations of Japanese cuisine: how to buy and prepare fish safely, how sushi rice behaves and why temperature and texture matter more than most people expect, and how professional chefs approach each piece with precision and intention. Whether you are coming as a complete beginner or someone who has tried making sushi at home and wants to do it properly, this is the class that closes the gap.
We work through the full process together from the very beginning. You learn how to select and handle fish with confidence, how to prepare sushi rice to the right temperature, texture and seasoning, the essential knife and handling techniques that make the difference between good and great sushi, and how to execute nigiri, maki and other variations with the kind of control that only comes from understanding why each step exists. Throughout the session I share the practical tips I use in professional contexts, because the goal is not just to make sushi once but to understand it well enough to keep improving.
What you’ll learn
🍣 How to buy and prepare fish safely and with quality
🍣 The principles behind sushi rice including temperature, texture and seasoning
🍣 Essential cutting and handling techniques used in professional Japanese kitchens
🍣 How to execute nigiri, maki and other sushi variations with precision
🍣 Practical tips from a professional Japanese cuisine context
What’s included
🍱 Full hands-on session with Chef Jaime de Carvalho throughout
🍱 All ingredients and equipment
🍱 Everything you make during the session to eat together
What you leave with
The technique, confidence and sensibility to prepare sushi properly at home, built on the same foundations that professional Japanese chefs learn from the start.
I have been working as a Japanese cuisine chef for over twenty years, trained under Japanese masters in a rigorous apprenticeship that gave me not just technique but a deep respect for the tradition, precision and balance that define this cuisine. I believe Japanese cooking goes far beyond flavour: it is an expression of culture, detail and sensibility. That is the philosophy I bring to every session I teach.
Never made sushi before? Most participants in this workshop start from zero. By the end of the session you will understand why that is actually the best place to begin.
This workshop requires a minimum of 6 participants to run.
Related Tags: Food & Drinks, Cooking, Sushi
Reviews (4)
More about your Teacher Jaime de Carvalho
I am a Japanese cuisine chef with over 20 years of experience in the art and discipline of Japanese gastronomy. My training was built through rigorous apprenticeship under Japanese masters, where I acquired not only the technique, but also the deep respect for tradition, precision and balance that define this cuisine.
Throughout my career, I have developed extensive experience in the restaurant industry, working across different contexts and challenges, always with a commitment to delivering quality, consistency and authenticity in every dish.
I believe Japanese cuisine goes far beyond flavour — it is an expression of culture, detail and sensitivity. This is the philosophy I bring to every project I take on.
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22/04/2026 at 16:31Adorei a experiência. Quero repetir com um grupo de amigos. É convivial, é super divertido. O chef tem imenso jeito para fazer o complexo parecer simples. Recomendo vivamente
André
15/04/2026 at 16:31Adorei este workshop de sushi. A experiência foi super prática, bem organizada e perfeita tanto para iniciantes como para quem já gosta de cozinhar. Aprendi técnicas essenciais, desde preparar o arroz até montar diferentes peças de sushi, sempre com ingredientes frescos e de qualidade. Recomendo a 100% este curso de sushi em Lisboa a quem procura uma atividade original, divertida e deliciosa na cidade.
Helpful ReviewFrancisco
15/04/2026 at 09:08Adorei este workshop, ambiente incrível, aprendi imenso e o chef Jaime é super atencioso! Para além de ser o melhor sushi que já comi
Helpful ReviewBeatriz
15/04/2026 at 00:15It was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Jaime’s communication skills truly stood out—he explained each step clearly and patiently, making the process easy to follow whether you were a beginner or had some prior experience.
The setting itself was beautiful and added so much to the overall atmosphere. It created a relaxed and inspiring environment that made the learning experience even more enjoyable.
I walked away not only with new skills and a deeper appreciation for sushi-making, but also with a sense of accomplishment. And best of all—the sushi we made was incredible. Honestly, it was some of the best sushi I’ve ever had.
I highly recommend this workshop.